Businesses in the slate category quarry, process, supply or work with natural slate for building and landscaping projects. They may offer roofing slates in different sizes, thicknesses, colours and finishes, along with slate floor and wall tiles, paving, steps, hearths, worktops and other cut-to-size stone products. Some suppliers also stock reclaimed slate and accessories such as fixings, ridges and coping stones. Services can include cutting, shaping and finishing slate to specified dimensions, supplying samples and advising on suitable products for particular uses. Depending on the business, customers may also be able to arrange delivery or installation, including roof covering, tiling and paving work. Slate businesses may serve homeowners, builders, roofers, architects and other trades, and can provide information on product origin, maintenance and the requirements of the intended application.