Ice dam removal in Elk River
Ice Dam Removal in Elk River, MN
Snow raked off the roof edge and ice dams removed with specialized tools before they push water under the shingles and into the house.
Ice dam removal for Elk River homes and businesses
When it snows in Elk River, ice dam removal happens on a route, not on request. Our trucks and crews already cover Sherburne County every winter, so your property is handled in a predictable order after each storm.
Heat escaping through the roof melts the snow above it. The water runs down to the cold eaves, refreezes, and builds a ridge of ice. Meltwater pools behind that ridge and works its way under the shingles, which is how you end up with stained ceilings and wet insulation in February.
We use specialized tools to safely remove the ice from the roof edge and gutters without damaging the shingles, and we rake the snow off the lower roof so the dam cannot rebuild. The ice that comes down is cleared out of driveways and off decks and patios before we leave. No job is too large or too difficult for the crew.
Ice dam removal in Elk River
What is included
Snow pulled off the lower roof so there is nothing to melt and refreeze at the eaves.
Ice removed from the roof edge and gutters with tools made for it, not with a hammer or chisel.
Frozen gutters and downspouts opened so meltwater can drain.
Chunks of ice removed from driveways, decks and patios so they are not a slipping hazard.
When to call
As soon as you see icicles forming along the eaves or a ridge of ice at the roof edge, and especially before a thaw. Roof raking after each big snowfall is the preventive version and is available all winter.
- Send the address and a photo of the roof edge if you have one.
- The crew rakes the snow and removes the ice dam and gutter ice.
- Fallen ice is cleared from the surfaces below.
Ice dam removal in Elk River: common questions
Do you offer ice dam removal in Elk River?
Yes. Elk River is on the regular snow removal routes we run from our shop in Rogers, and ice dam removal is priced from an estimate we email the same day you request it.
Will removing the ice dam damage my roof?
Not when it is done with the right tools. Chipping ice off with hand tools is what damages shingles, which is why we do not do it that way.
How do I stop ice dams from coming back?
Keeping the lower roof raked after snowfalls helps right away. Long term, attic insulation and ventilation keep the roof cold so the snow does not melt from underneath.
Ready for ice dam removal in Elk River?
Send us the address and the services you want. Your free estimate is emailed today.