Local business · Burlington, MALocal business · Burlington, MA
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Slate roofs are the focus at The Twelfth Century Slate Roofing Company. PR.com describes the Burlington company as specializing in slate roof repair and maintenance, with copper roofing work as well. Its BBB profile identifies Douglas Raboin as president and describes the company as a slate roofing specialist. The company says it is locally owned and has served Newton and surrounding areas since 1963. Its stated service area includes Burlington, Wellesley, Brookline, Weston, Belmont, Winchester, Cambridge, Somerville and Andover. BBB gives a different establishment year, 1961, and says the business incorporated in Massachusetts in 2002. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. The company advertises free estimates and 24/7 emergency service, and says it is insured.
“Among the many people who helped Jenkins gather information is Doug Raboin, who heads the Twelfth Century Slate Roofing Co. in Burlington, Mass.”
“Douglas L. Raboin is the president and owner of The Twelfth Century Slate Roofing Company Inc. located in Burlington, Massachusetts. The company has been in business for over six decades and specialized in slate roof repair, slate roof maintenance and also works with copper roofs.”
“After working diligently with his family’s business, Mr. Raboin sought to spearhead his own company, thus establishing The Twelfth Century Slate Roofing Company, Inc., in Burlington, Massachusetts. Excelling as chief executive officer for five decades, he is now semi-retired, as he takes on a few jobs per year.”
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from The Twelfth Century Slate Roofing. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A square is 100 sq ft of roof surface — bigger than the floor plan because of pitch and overhangs.
Estimated range
$9,000 – $18,600
Typical roofing project around $13,800