How much does it cost to fix ice dams?

Ice dam removal, on average, can range anywhere from $700-$1,400 depending on many variables.

Do it yourself ice dam removal?

The Best Ways To Get Rid of Ice Dams

  1. Use hot water: Running hot water over the ice dam, gently, will melt it and allow the water to drain out through the gutters.
  2. Install heat cable: You can have heat cables installed on the roof in the summertime which will then be there come cold weather to melt the ice dam for you.

How do you prepare for an ice dam?

Permanent Fixes for Ice Dams

  1. Ventilate Eaves And Ridge. A ridge vent paired with continuous soffit vents circulates cold air under the entire roof.
  2. Cap the Hatch.
  3. Exhaust to the Outside.
  4. Add Insulation.
  5. Install Sealed Can Lights.
  6. Flash Around Chimneys.
  7. Seal and Insulate Ducts.
  8. Caulk Penetrations.

What is an ice dam on a roof?

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.

Does ice damming damage shingles?

Besides problems related to the roof, ice dams can damage your home’s gutters, shingles and paint.

Why choose Ice Dam Guys ®?

Ice Dam Guys ® is the top-reviewed ice dam removal company in the US. We also are one of the first ice dam removal companies, and – as far as we know – the only national one to this day. Never content with just one “first,” we’re also the first (and currently only) registered Federal Contractors approved to remove ice dams for the US Government.

What is the best ice dam removal company?

Ice Dam Guys ® is the top-reviewed ice dam removal company in the US. We also are one of the first ice dam removal companies, and – as far as we know – the only national one to this day.

Do you have an ice dam on your roof in 2022?

Call Ice Dam Guys ® at 1-800-ICE-DAMS or 651-964-8557 if you have an ice dam on your roof – whether you live in the Twin Cities or anywhere else in the lower 48. So far in 2022 we’ve removed ice dams from Chicago to Cleveland to Erie PA to Green Bay WI & beyond, and of course right here in Minnesota.

Why choose our ice dam steamers?

Our powerful steam also means you won’t pay for needless hours of ice dam removal. Our ice dam steamers melt ice far more quickly than do the typical hot-water squirt guns that most so-called ice dam removal “experts” use to soak your roof with dangerous amounts of water. You can rest easy knowing we are strictly an ice dam steaming company.