Need to repair the slate roof air ven...

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Author Message   Joe Jenkins Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 183 Registered: 07-2006 Posted on Monday, October 15, 2007 - 08:26 am:        There are too many variables to be able to estimate a cost without knowing what they are.   Ann Domorad New member Username: Anndomorad Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 10:37 am:        Thanks, Joe. I thought maybe there was some base cost for getting up on a slate roof we could consider. The vent is about 5-7 inches in diameter.   Joe Jenkins Senior Member Username: Joe Post Number: 180 Registered: 07-2006 Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 10:45 am:        There is a contractor directory on this site (see list at left). Regarding costs, it depends on the size of the vent, etc.   Ann Domorad New member Username: Anndomorad Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Friday, October 12, 2007 - 08:34 pm:        Hi, we have an 1890 home with a slate roof, and have noticed water leaks into the attic when it rains through the air vent pipe. It seems to us that we need a very simple repair of the flashing around the vent, which is a bit too far from the edge of the roof to reach from just a ladder, so will require someone getting on the roof or whatnot. My questions are: 1) What might be the cost range of a simple repair like this? 2) Does anyone have any suggestions of someone to contact in Montgomery County (Rockville, near Washington, DC) who will be fair with us? We are on a fairly tight budget, and my husband even tried to get up there himself, but I convinced him that might not be a good idea. Thanks, Ann