Falcon Roofing of the Carolinas is Charlotte's specialist in historic slate and copper roof restoration, serving the city's most architecturally significant homes in Dilworth, Myers Park, Elizabeth, Eastover, and Plaza Midwood. Our preservation-grade approach uses quarry-matched natural slate from Vermont, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, paired with custom-fabricated copper flashing in 16 oz and 20 oz sheet copper or lead-coated copper for buildings where a muted, aged appearance is required from day one.
Historic roof restoration involves repairing or replacing materials using original-spec methods: correctly sourced quarry slate, copper nails, proper head lap, and site-fabricated copper step flashing, valley liners, and chimney caps — not prefabricated stock components. When fewer than 20–25% of tiles are damaged and the deck is sound, targeted restoration extends a 100-year-old slate roof by 40–60 more years at a fraction of full replacement cost.
We work within Charlotte's historic preservation district guidelines and provide full documentation — material specifications, quarry certifications, copper gauge records, and before/after photography — suitable for Historic Preservation Commission review and HOA approval. Our restoration projects in Dilworth, Myers Park, and Elizabeth have preserved roofs built in the 1910s through 1940s for another generation of use.
Historic restoration cost: individual tile replacement $350–$900; copper chimney flashing $500–$2,500; partial section restoration $3,000–$12,000; full natural slate replacement $35,000–$80,000+. Free inspection and honest repair-vs-replace assessment provided at no charge. Call (704) 707-5523.