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(Tip: When you're paying this much for the material, you want a slate specialist to install it.) All told, the cost of installing a slate roof can range from about $1,500 to over $5,000 per square. On a 30-square (3,000 square-foot) roof, that's a price tag of $45,000 to $150,000 for the whole job. Now, back to the question of affordability, or more precisely, relative affordability.
The average homeowner usually selects corrosion-resistant metal priced between $700 and $1,000 per square. A natural slate tile roof can cost between $800 and $1,600 per square. But pros say the final tab for a slate roof can exceed $4,000 per square if the slate is high end and the installation pattern is intricate.