Ice dams
Ice dam repair. Address winter damage.
Ice buildup at the eaves can force water beneath roofing materials. We assess the roof, drainage, and accessible attic conditions, then outline repairs and preventive improvements appropriate to your property.
Discuss your projectIs this service right for your property?
Schedule an assessment for winter leaks near exterior walls or eaves, recurring ice buildup, or related drainage concerns in cold-weather service areas.
How it works
Step 1
Do not chip the ice off the roof
Avoid climbing onto icy roofs or chipping at roofing materials. Document visible ice and interior moisture from safe locations.
Step 2
Assess your roof, gutters, and attic
We assess accessible roofing, drainage, and attic conditions to identify possible leak paths and contributing factors.
Step 3
We write a winter-safe plan
We outline immediate repair needs and potential roof or ventilation improvements, with timing based on weather and safe access.
A comprehensive assessment
- Ice at the eaves and in the gutters
- Stains on exterior-wall ceilings or at window heads
- Attic frost, daylight, or weak ventilation when we can get in
- Whether an ice barrier was installed at the eaves
- Frozen downspouts and overflow
Planning your investment
Your written proposal reflects the condition, specifications, and requirements of your property. Pricing considerations include:
- Whether water is coming in now
- Access and snow on the roof
- Ice-barrier and ventilation work
- Whether the shingles are otherwise worn out
Ice dam repair by city
Explore local service information and connect with the team serving your area.
Ice dam repair in Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina
We schedule this from Eden Prairie, Naperville, Chesterfield, Wichita, and Charlotte. The weather is not the same in each market—hail is more common in Sedgwick County, ice at the eaves is more common in the Twin Cities, and Charlotte thunderstorms lift tabs more often than they bruise a whole roof. The written estimate is for your house, not a state average.
Related problems
Your questions, answered
Will removing the ice dam stop the leak?
- Clearing ice can reduce the backup, but the leak path and the heat that formed the dam are still there. We document both before we propose work.
Does insurance pay for ice dams?
- That is your insurance company’s decision under the policy. We document what we see and estimate the roofing work. We do not decide coverage.
Roofing resources
More on ice dams
An ice dam is a ridge of ice at the gutter. Heat in the attic melts snow higher on the roof; that water refreezes at the cold eave and backs up under the shingles. Do not chip the ice from a ladder. We inspect from the ground and the attic when we can. Full topic.
Next step
Plan your ice dam repair project
Tell us about your property. We inspect, explain the recommended work, and provide a written estimate so you can make a confident decision.