Clay & Concrete Tile
Restoration of terracotta and concrete tile roofs. Color matching for spot repair, full replacement when failure rates demand it.
Historic Home Restoration
Period-Correct Roofs that Honor the Architecture.
Restoring a historic home takes more than skill, it takes respect for the original design. We source period-appropriate materials, apply time-honored techniques, and produce work that holds up to both the architecture and the standards of historic districts.
5-Year WarrantyOn every project we complete
Free InspectionsNo-cost, thorough assessments
17 Financing PartnersFlexible options for every budget
Insurance ExpertiseWe work with every carrier
What We Restore
Tile, Slate, Cedar Shake, and Period Detail Work.
Each material has its own conventions. We follow them — and we tell you honestly when modern stamped-metal alternatives will outperform original material for your home's specific exposure.
Natural Slate
Slate repair and replacement on historic homes. Hidden-fastener attachment, custom flashing detail, and proper underlayment for 100+ year service life.
Cedar Shake
Cedar shake roof restoration with treated material to meet modern fire and weather requirements while preserving the period look.
Period Flashing & Copper
Custom copper flashing, valleys, and decorative cornice work matched to the original architectural detail.
The Franklin Historic District
Where We Do the Most Restoration Work.
Downtown Franklin's historic district has some of the strictest residential preservation standards in Middle Tennessee, and the homes deserve it. We've handled tile restorations, slate repair, and HOA-approved architectural shingle re-roofs on homes from the pre-1900s through the early-1950s building era.
Nashville's older neighborhoods — East Nashville, Inglewood, and parts of West End — have similar concentrations of historic homes that need period-correct roofing. Lebanon's downtown square has its own set of older homes, smaller in count but no less important to their owners.
If you're in a historic-district-protected home, the free inspection includes a written scope of work and material recommendations you can take to your approval board.
Why It's Worth Doing Right
Historic Roofs Are Specialty Work.
The wrong material, color, or profile on a historic home can drop curb appeal, fail board review, and shorten the roof's service life. Period-correct restoration done well does the opposite — it preserves both the character and the value.
The shortcut most contractors take on a historic home is to install standard architectural shingles in a color that vaguely matches the original. It's faster and cheaper — and it usually fails the board review, ages poorly, and undermines the resale value of the home.
The right approach is to source the original material when feasible, or use a modern look-alike that holds up better in Tennessee's climate. Stamped metal in slate or shake profile, for example, can pass historic-district review on many homes while lasting 2–3× longer than the original material it replaces.
Historic Restoration FAQs
Common Questions About Restoration Work.
What counts as a historic home restoration?+
Anything where the roof material or detailing has to match the original era of the house. Common cases: tile roofs on early-1900s homes, slate on Tudor and Craftsman builds, cedar shake on farmhouses, and pre-1950 architectural shingles where the homeowner wants to preserve the period look. HOA-strict neighborhoods often impose similar requirements even on newer homes.
Can you match an existing tile or slate roof?+
Most of the time, yes. We source period-appropriate replacement material — clay or concrete tile, natural slate, or modern stamped metal in slate profile when budget or sourcing doesn't allow original material. Color and texture matching can be exact for spot repair on intact roofs.
Do you work with historic-district approval boards?+
We've worked on homes in Franklin's historic district and similar HOA-strict neighborhoods. We can prepare the documentation you'll need for board approval — proposed material samples, color matching, profile drawings, and a written scope of work.
Is historic restoration more expensive than a standard re-roof?+
Generally yes, because the materials cost more and the labor is more specialized. We'll give you a clear written estimate after the free inspection so you can decide whether period-correct restoration or a thoughtful modern alternative is the right call for your home and budget.
What's the warranty on historic restoration work?+
Same 5-year workmanship warranty as every other project. Material warranties depend on the manufacturer — natural slate and clay tile can carry 50+ year material warranties when properly sourced.
Historic home that needs the right roofer?
Start with a free consultation. We'll walk the roof, review the architecture, and recommend material that honors both the home and your budget.