Slate Roofing: Skills, Costs & Profit
The Roofing Show
Sunday, 4 October 2026 - 31 minutes
Danny Madden looks at what it really takes to make slate roofing work. Gary McIntyre explains the skills and techniques involved, the creative opportunities and whether slate can offer better profits than other roofing materials.Josh Williams from 1st Choice Roofing discusses rising slate prices, the impact on margins and how winning the Great British Slate Off has affected his business.Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing reveals why slate isn’t more popular with customers, the challenges around labour and supply, and the benefits of offering slate roofing.
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