Aerial view of historic slate roofing and copper details by Esteban Contracting
Maryland, DC & DMV MHIC #137828 DC 410525000389 Fully insured

Roofing | Renovation | Exterior Projects

Roofing, renovation, and exterior project work built with documented care.

Esteban Contracting handles roof systems, copper details, siding, decks, bathrooms, basements, painting, power washing, and exterior improvements for residential, historic, and commercial properties across Maryland, DC & the DMV.

Lead Case Study Baltimore Private Mansion

A historic slate and copper roof scope with five chimney areas, 16 oz copper reflashing, built-in box gutter restoration, custom soldered copper gutters, and steep turret repair.

System
Slate + Copper
Scope
Chimneys / Box Gutters / Turret
Proof
Real project media
Custom copper valley and slate roof detail
Copper valley + slate detail
Aerial view of a slate and copper residential roofing project in Annapolis Maryland
Residential slate + copper scale
01Slate repair

Cracked slate, steep slopes, dormers, chimneys.

02Copper systems

Valleys, box gutters, flashing, downspouts.

03Commercial roofs

TPO, EPDM, leak areas, roof replacement.

04Renovation + exterior

Bathrooms, basements, siding, decks, painting.

Common Roof + Exterior Problems

Most roof problems start at the details.

Water usually finds the weak transition first: slate to copper, chimney to flashing, gutter to wall, membrane to penetration, or roof edge to masonry. The right repair starts by locating that failure before deciding the scope.

Before You Call

Look for where the issue appears, when it happens, and what material is involved. Photos of the roof, ceiling stain, gutter, flashing, or commercial membrane help qualify the next step.

Copper and slate roof detail showing water-management transitions
First Review Trace the water path before recommending the repair.
  1. 01
    Water near chimneys, dormers, or parapets

    Often starts where roof planes, masonry, flashing, and edges meet.

  2. 02
    Failed copper flashing or open gutter seams

    Copper work needs correct laps, soldered seams, and a clear path for water.

  3. 03
    Cracked, missing, or aging slate

    Individual slate pieces, fasteners, valleys, and flashings can fail even when the roof still looks solid from the ground.

  4. 04
    Commercial roof seams, penetrations, or ponding areas

    Flat roofs depend on membrane detailing, drainage, penetrations, and heat-welded seam quality.

  5. 05
    Decking movement, interior staining, or recurring patch failures

    Repeated patching can hide decking, flashing, or drainage problems that need a better scope.

Core Services

Roofing, renovation, and exterior services with real project proof.

Choose the problem closest to what you are seeing. The work can range from targeted slate or copper repair to commercial membrane replacement, siding, bathroom renovation, decks, painting, power washing, or broader exterior improvements.

Historic slate roof and turret work by Esteban Contracting
01

Older homes / steep slopes / historic rooflines

Slate Roofing + Repairs

Slate repairs, Vermont slate installation, dormer and apron flashing, chimney transitions, and steep-slope details for older and high-value properties.

Work Includes
  • Cracked or missing slate
  • Dormer and apron transitions
  • Chimney flashing
  • Steep-slope roof access
Related Proof

Baltimore Private Mansion and Annapolis slate and copper work.

Custom copper valley and slate roof detail by Esteban Contracting
02

Valleys / gutters / flashing / soldered details

Custom Copper Work

Copper valleys, chimney flashing, counter flashing, built-in box gutters, downspouts, and soldered details designed to move water correctly.

Work Includes
  • Copper valleys
  • Built-in box gutters
  • Copper downspouts
  • Counter flashing
Related Proof

Private Residence NW DC copper valley and slate detail.

Aerial view of commercial TPO roof work at PNC Bank Center in Wilmington Delaware
03

Flat roof systems / leak areas / membrane replacement

Commercial Roof Systems

TPO and EPDM roof replacement, insulation, fiberboard, heat-welded seams, and flat-roof leak scopes for commercial properties.

Work Includes
  • TPO membrane
  • EPDM roof systems
  • Heat-welded seams
  • Commercial leak areas
Related Proof

PNC Bank Center and other commercial flat roof scopes.

Completed kitchen and interior renovation work by Esteban Contracting
04

Bathrooms / basements / siding / decks / painting

Interior + Exterior Projects

Bathroom renovations, basement improvements, interior and exterior painting, power washing, decks, fences, siding, carpentry, and exterior project work when the scope fits the company's workmanship standards.

Work Includes
  • Bathrooms + basements
  • Siding + decks
  • Painting + power washing
  • Fences + carpentry
Related Proof

Client-provided kitchen, bathroom, deck, and siding project media.

Featured Case Studies

Proof from slate, copper, historic, and commercial roof projects.

These projects show the work behind the claims: historic slate, custom copper, commercial TPO, built-in gutters, chimneys, and residential roof systems documented through real project media.

SlateHistoric + residential rooflines
CopperValleys, gutters, chimney flashing
CommercialTPO + EPDM flat roof systems
View Project Proof
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Aerial view of a historic slate roof and copper details on the Baltimore Private Mansion project

1881 residence / slate / copper / built-in gutters

Baltimore Private Mansion

A complex historic roof scope involving slate work around five chimneys, 16 oz copper chimney reflashing, built-in box gutter restoration, custom soldered copper gutters, and steep turret repair.
02
Aerial view of commercial TPO roof work at PNC Bank Center in Wilmington Delaware

Commercial leaks / 60 mil white TPO

PNC Bank Center

Commercial roof scope for multiple leak areas on the 18th floor, penthouse, and 6th floor garage roofs, including 60 mil white TPO membrane replacement.
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Aerial view of a residential slate and copper roofing project in Annapolis Maryland

Black Vermont slate / copper systems

Private Residence in Annapolis

Residential slate and copper work including Black Vermont slate, copper gutters, gutter guards, copper chimney flashing, retrofit snowguards, copper downspouts, and garage asphalt roofing.
In-progress slate roof installation work by Esteban Contracting
Material Discipline

Slate, copper, TPO, EPDM, asphalt, and masonry each need a different repair logic.

Materials + Systems

Materials that require the right hands.

Slate, copper, TPO, EPDM, asphalt, masonry, and chimney details each fail differently. A roof valley, gutter seam, membrane weld, or chimney transition either controls water or creates the next problem.

01Slate roof repair 02Copper valleys 03Built-in box gutters 04Copper downspouts 05Heat-welded TPO seams 06EPDM membrane 07Chimney flashing 08Roof decking

Process

From inspection to final walkthrough.

A serious roof or exterior project should not feel vague. The work starts with the visible issue, moves into a defined scope, and ends with cleanup, documentation, and a clear closeout.

Process + Warranty
  1. 01 Inspect

    Review the address, photos, visible issue, roof type, access, property condition, and urgency.

  2. 02 Scope

    Separate repair from replacement and define the roofing, copper, restoration, or renovation work before pricing.

  3. 03 Protect

    Plan access, staging, weather exposure, landscaping, and property protection before work begins.

  4. 04 Build

    Complete the approved scope using the agreed materials, system details, and installation approach.

  5. 05 Document

    Keep useful project details for owner reference, closeout, and warranty context where qualifying.

  6. 06 Walk Through

    Review the completed work, cleanup, care notes, and next steps before the project is closed.

Before The Visit

Send the project address, photos if available, the roof or exterior material, the leak location or visible damage, and whether the issue is urgent, planned, or part of a larger renovation.

Questions

Before you request a project consultation.

Use these answers to decide whether Esteban Contracting is the right fit for the roof, copper, exterior, or commercial issue you need reviewed.

Do you handle both residential and commercial roofing?

Yes. Esteban Contracting's public portfolio includes residential slate and copper work as well as commercial TPO, EPDM, and modified roof systems.

Do you work on slate and copper roof details?

Yes. Project history includes slate repairs, copper valleys, copper chimney flashing, built-in box gutters, copper snowguards, copper downspouts, and copper counter flashing.

Can you help with active leaks?

The portfolio includes multiple leak-related roofing projects. If water is entering now, call and send photos with the project location so the issue can be reviewed based on availability.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Approved business documents list MHIC #137828, DC 410525000389, and fully insured status.

What should I send before requesting a review?

Send the project address, photos if available, the roof or exterior material, where water is showing up, and whether the project is urgent, planned, or part of a larger renovation.

Residential slate and copper roofing project in Annapolis Maryland

Start With The Details

Send the roofing, renovation, or exterior project you want reviewed.

The better the first message, the easier it is to understand the scope. Include the location, photos, visible leak or damage, material type if known, and your timeline.

Project address Photos if available Leak/material details
Send Project Details