Slate Roofing in
Shreveport, LA
Natural and synthetic slate roofing for high-end residential properties — premium aesthetics with century-long potential lifespan.
(318) 666-9960Slate Roofing — Shreveport Area
Slate roofing in the Shreveport-Bossier metro is concentrated in the Highland Historic District, parts of South Highlands, and select pre-1900 properties around the older neighborhoods. Brown's Roofing handles slate restoration, repair, and select full-slate replacement on heritage Northwest Louisiana homes — slate matching by quarry source where possible, copper-flashing detail preservation, and the period-appropriate workmanship that Highland's National Register status demands. This is restoration-grade scope, not standard residential, and the workforce required is genuinely specialized.
What to Expect From Brown's Roofing
- Slate matching by quarry source where possible (Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Buckingham slate)
- Copper-flashing preservation and material-matched repairs on pre-1900 Highland heritage stock
- Hand-laid installation by experienced slate workmen — not subbed out to general roofing crews
- Restoration that respects Highland Historic District preservation review requirements
- Underlayment specification appropriate for slate weight (40-pound felt or modern equivalent)
- Documented 75–150 year expected service life on properly installed natural slate
When to Call
- When you own a pre-1900 Highland or South Highlands property with original slate sections
- When existing slate is showing slipping, missing tiles, or visible failure patterns
- When previous repair attempts by non-slate-specialist contractors haven't held
- When you're scoping restoration-grade work that respects Highland's historic character
- When you're considering full slate replacement on a heritage property
LA Office
Brown's Roofing
Shreveport
2285 Benton Rd, Ste A-201, Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 666-9960Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
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Our Process
Simple. Transparent. Professional.
Contact Us
Call your local office or submit a free inspection request online. We respond same-day.
Free Inspection
A trained specialist inspects your roof — documenting condition, damage, and problem areas with photos.
Honest Estimate
Clear, itemized written estimate. Storm damage? We document everything for your insurance claim.
Professional Install
Our crews complete the work with quality materials, permit coordination, and minimal disruption.
Site Cleanup
All debris hauled, magnets run for nails, yard restored. You won't find a scrap when we leave.
Warranty & Follow-Up
Manufacturer and workmanship warranties documented. We follow up to ensure you're completely satisfied.
FAQ
Slate Roofing FAQ — Shreveport
- Yes — Highland and parts of South Highlands carry one of the largest concentrations of true Victorian, Queen Anne, and Tudor stock in Louisiana, and many of those properties still have original slate, clay-tile, or pressed-metal sections. The volume isn't huge by national standards, but it's meaningful enough that we maintain slate-restoration capability and source matched material when needed.
- Generally yes — but in a manageable way. Highland is on the National Register, and the City of Shreveport's preservation review applies to certain visible roof material changes on contributing properties. Replacing in-kind (slate-to-slate with quarry-matched material) is generally the smoothest path through review. We've done enough Highland work to know which addresses fall inside the protected envelope and how the review process runs.
- Almost never — and Highland Historic District review may not allow it. Switching from slate to a different material changes the architectural character and typically triggers preservation review. Beyond the review process, asphalt over a slate-built roof structure isn't always straightforward (plank decking, original roof slope, ventilation patterns) and the property value impact of removing slate from a Highland home is substantial. We'll discuss honestly whether restoration or partial replacement makes sense before recommending wholesale change.
- Properly installed natural slate has documented 75–150 year service life on Highland properties — many still-functional roofs in Highland and South Highlands are over 100 years old. The underlying flashings, valleys, and ventilation often need refresh long before the slate itself fails. Restoration scope frequently means addressing those components while leaving the bulk of the slate field in place.
Free Assessment
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