Ice Dam Removal

What This Service Involves

When cold snaps hit the Puget Sound lowlands and foothills, warm attics melt roof snow that then refreezes at the cold eaves into a damming ridge. That dam traps meltwater, which backs up under the shingles and into ceilings and walls. We remove ice dams with low-pressure steam that melts the ice without gouging shingles the way hammers and picks do. Fast removal stops an active leak before it soaks insulation and drywall.

Benefits

Low-pressure steam that will not damage shingles; Stops active water intrusion quickly; Protects insulation, ceilings, and walls from soaking; Safer than chipping ice with tools; Emergency response during cold snaps

Our Process

1) Inspect the dam, icicles, and any active interior leaks; 2) Set up low-pressure steam equipment at the eaves; 3) Melt channels through the dam to release trapped water; 4) Clear the eaves and recommend prevention to stop recurrence

What Affects the Cost

Size and thickness of the ice dam; Roof height and eave accessibility; Severity of any active leaking; Response urgency during a storm event; Number of problem eaves and valleys

Best Time of Year

Ice dam removal is a winter emergency service called on during and right after cold, snowy stretches.