Ice Dam & Roof Snow Removal Across Southern NH, Northeast Mass, and Maine
Roof snow, ice dams, and the leaks they cause. We have cleared New England roofs since 1976, and someone answers the phone 24/7 when a winter storm turns into an emergency.
Snow and ice on the roof turns into a much bigger problem
Removing snow and ice from your roof matters, whether you can see the damage building or not. Even a solid roof can develop structural problems and leaks when snow and ice sit on it too long.
Here is how it usually goes. Heat escaping through the roof melts the bottom layer of snow. That water runs down to the cold edge over your eaves, refreezes, and builds a dam of ice. The next round of melt has nowhere to go, so it backs up under the shingles and finds its way into the ceilings and walls inside the house. By the time you see the stain on the ceiling, the water has already been working for a while.
Catch it early and it is a service call. Leave it and it becomes a repair bill. That is why we pick up the phone in the middle of a storm.
Winter roof work, start to finish
One crew for the whole job. Take the snow and ice off, find the leak, and fix what the weather damaged, so you are not chasing four different contractors in February.
Roof Snow Removal
Heavy, wet snow loads up fast on a New England roof. We clear it off carefully so the weight comes down before it threatens the structure.
Ice Dam Removal
We take the dam off the eaves and free up the path for melt to drain, so water stops backing up under the shingles and into the house.
Emergency Winter Leaks
Active leak in the middle of a storm? Emergency service is available around the clock. Call and a real person answers.
Gutter & Downspout Repair
Ice and wind are hard on gutters and downspouts. We re-secure and repair what the winter knocked loose, often within 24 hours. See our gutter services.
How do you get the ice off without wrecking the roof?
The roof under that ice is the thing you are trying to protect. Pry at it the wrong way and you trade an ice problem for a shingle problem. Our crews are trained to take it off carefully.
We look first
Where the dam formed, how much snow is up there, and whether water has already gotten in. The plan matches the roof.
We remove it with precision
Snow and ice come off without compromising the roof's structure. We take all the precautions, and we are fully licensed and insured for the work.
We check for damage
Once the roof is clear we look for what the ice already did, flag any leaks, and tell you straight what needs fixing and what does not.
Family-run since 1976. Someone answers 24/7 in winter.
When the ice dam is forming over the bedroom at eleven at night, you do not want a voicemail. You want the local crew that has been clearing New England roofs for fifty winters.
Call (978) 866-1860"They did an excellent job removing snow from my roof, came right out and removed the ice dams safely with no damage. Great group of people. Definitely be calling again."Tor L. · Snow & Ice Dam Removal
How we price a winter roof job
Every winter call is different. The price depends on how much snow is up there, where the ice dam formed, how steep the roof is, and whether water has already gotten inside. Anyone who quotes you a flat number over the phone before seeing the roof is guessing.
So we do not publish prices online. The only honest number is the one we write down after we have looked at your roof. The assessment is free, the quote is in writing before any work starts, and financing is available if you need it. We also work with insurance claims when winter weather causes the damage.
- Free on-site assessment
- Written quote before work starts
- Financing available
- We work with insurance claims
- No pressure, no commission pitch
- Licensed and insured on every job
Ice and snow removal across three states
We cover Southern New Hampshire, Northeast Massachusetts, and Southern Maine from our home base in Sandown, NH. See the full list on our service areas page.
Need more than winter work? We also handle residential roof replacement and repair and commercial roofing, and we run 24-hour emergency roof repair year round.
Ice and snow removal FAQs
Straight answers. If your question is not here, call us at (978) 866-1860 and we will tell you what we think over the phone.
Will removing the ice damage my shingles or gutters?
That is exactly what we are trained to prevent. Our crews take the snow and ice off with precision, without compromising the roof underneath. One of our customers put it best after a job: "removed the ice dams safely with no damage." We are fully licensed and insured, so if something does go wrong, you are covered.
How fast can you get here during a storm?
Emergency winter service is available 24/7, and for active leaks we move the same day in most cases. Call (978) 866-1860 and a real person answers, no call center, no two-week wait for a callback.
What actually causes ice dams?
Heat escaping through the roof melts the bottom of the snow pack. That water runs down to the colder edge above your eaves and refreezes into a ridge of ice. Once the ridge is there, the next round of melt cannot drain, so it pools and backs up under the shingles. That is the water that ends up in your ceilings.
Should I just rake or chip the ice off myself?
We would not. Chipping at ice with a hammer or shovel is how shingles get torn and people get hurt on icy ladders. A roof rake from the ground can help with fresh snow, but once a real ice dam has formed it is worth having someone who does this for a living take it off the right way.
Do you work with insurance for winter roof damage?
Yes. We work with insurance claims when snow, ice, or a winter leak causes damage. We will document what we find so you have what you need for your claim.
How much does ice dam or snow removal cost?
It depends on the roof and the situation, so we do not publish a price online. We come out, look at what is actually going on, and give you a written number before any work starts. The assessment is free and financing is available if you need it.
Do you handle commercial buildings and large roofs too?
Yes. We clear snow and ice off commercial and industrial roofs as well as houses. See our commercial roofing page, or just call and tell us what you are dealing with.
Snow piling up? Ice on the eaves? Let's get it off.
Call now for 24/7 winter emergency service, or head over to our contact page and we will get back to you the same business day with a free, no-pressure estimate.
(978) 866-1860496 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873
Serving Southern NH, Northeast MA & Maine since 1976
Emergency winter service available 24/7
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