Roof Snow Removal
Before It Becomes An Ice Dam — Or Worse

Rule of thumb: fresh fluffy snow is light, but a foot of wet or refrozen snow — or any visible sagging, sticking doors, or new interior cracks — means call now. When in doubt, a photo to us gets you an honest answer free.

It’s the single most effective prevention there is. No snowpack, no meltwater, no dam. Clearing the bottom few feet of roof after big storms breaks the cycle for most homes.

DIY metal shovels and roof rakes used aggressively absolutely can. We use roof-safe methods and never chip at ice mechanically — if a dam needs to come off, that’s a steam job, not a shovel job.

It varies with roof size, pitch, snow depth and access, so we quote fast and free from photos or a quick visit — and dispatch the same day when storms hit.

Depth matters less than density — wet snow weighs multiples of powder. Long spans, older structures, and drifted loads move the call; photos get you a free read.

Both by situation — rakes protect shingles from the ground on reachable slopes; roped crews with roof-safe methods handle the rest.

Careless removal can — which is why blades never ride the shingle surface and ice bonded to shingles waits for steam, not steel.

Yes — load-priority clearing with drainage paths opened first, membrane-safe methods throughout.