Tile & Stone
Natural Slate
Top brand: Vermont Structural Slate
Installed cost
$25.96–$64.90
CAD per sq ft
Lifespan
100–200 yrs
manufacturer typical
Region
Lower Mainland
+18% CAD adjustment
Overview
Hand-split natural stone — the longest-lived roofing material on earth. Each tile is unique. Requires copper or stainless flashings to outlast the slate itself, plus engineered framing to carry 1,500 lb per square.
Best for
Multi-generational heritage homes built to outlive their owners.
Live cost estimate
Estimate your Natural Slate roof
Lower Mainland installed pricing in CAD. Drag the slider to match your roof area.
500 sq ft8,000 sq ft
Low
$51,920
Typical
$90,860
High
$129,800
Range: $25.96 – $64.9 per sq ft installed. Includes tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and labour. Excludes permits, structural work and tax.