What steam protects
- Asphalt shingle granules that hammers and pressure washers strip
- Aluminum gutters and hangers that salt corrodes
- Flashing and drip edge that chisels bend or puncture
- Plantings under the eave that ice-melt chemicals burn
Ice dam removal
Remove the ice without damaging the roof.
We use low-pressure steam to melt ice dams safely. No chainsaws, no salt, and no torn-up shingles — across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and western Wisconsin.
500+
homes across the Twin Cities
62,000
ft of seamless gutter installed
5 ★
78 reviews on Google
5 min
average reply during business hours
Instant estimate
Get an ice dam price in 60 seconds.
No email required — move the sliders and see a real local range.
The right way
Steam ice dam removal protects your shingles.
Ice dam removal is urgent when water is already in the ceiling — and dangerous when the wrong crew treats the roof like a frozen sidewalk. Impact tools crack brittle winter shingles. Rock salt corrodes gutters and burns the beds below. A chainsaw is fast theater with a long repair bill.
Low-pressure steam melts a channel through the dam at roughly hot-water temperatures. Granules stay on the mat, flashing stays sealed, and meltwater can finally leave the eave. Slower than hacking — and the honest trade-off for a roof you still want in April.
We clear the ridge, free the trough and downspouts when they are packed, photograph the work, and talk prevention before we leave so February is not a rematch.
- Low-pressure steam, not high-pressure water
- No salt, no chemicals, no chainsaws
- Protects shingles, gutters, and flashing
- Emergency priority when water is actively entering
- Written estimate and photo documentation for insurers
Ice dam removal
Steam removal, step by step
The job is to open a drain path through the ice without beating the roof to pieces. Low-pressure steam does that. Chainsaws, hammers, and rock salt do not.
-
1
Assess from the ground first
We look at eave load, icicle pattern, and where water is entering. If access is unsafe — glazed driveway, soft snow over ice — we say so before anyone climbs.
-
2
Open melt channels with steam
A steam wand melts corridors through the dam so backed-up water can reach the gutter or drop clear of the wall. No impact, no chemicals, no high-pressure blast that strips granules.
-
3
Clear the trough and outlets
Ice packed in the gutter and frozen downspouts often keep the leak alive after the ridge is gone. We free those paths so the next melt can leave the roof.
-
4
Document for you and your insurer
Photos of the eave, interior stains, and the cleared edge help the claim conversation. You get a plain written estimate, not a mystery invoice.
-
5
Talk prevention before we leave
Removal stops today’s leak. Heat cables, attic ventilation, and gutter condition decide whether February looks the same. We are honest when cables alone are not enough.
What we will not do
- Chip ice with axes, hammers, or roofing hatchets
- Cut dams with a chainsaw — common “cheap” offer, expensive roof repair
- Dump rock salt or ice-melt bags on the shingles
- Pressure-wash hot water that looks like steam but strips the surface
When ice dam removal is urgent
Call when water is actively entering, the ceiling is bulging, or a heavy ridge is hanging over a walkway or entry. Through winter we treat ice work as next-morning priority when schedules allow. We answer in about 5 minutes during business hours across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and western Wisconsin within about 140 miles.
Estimate the visit in the ice dam calculator, then plan the longer fix on prevent ice. If torn hangers or a crushed trough are part of the damage, pair removal with gutter repair or replacement once the roof is safe to work.
After removal
Clear the ice, then stop the next dam.
Steam solves today’s backup. Heat cables, attic heat loss, and a gutter that is not a frozen leaf shelf decide the rest of the winter. We will not pretend removal alone is a permanent fix.
If hangers tore or the trough twisted under the load, plan seamless gutters or guards once the roof is safe — same crew footprint across the metro.
- Prevention plans on our prevent-ice page
- Gutter repair or replacement when the run failed with the ice
- Guards and cleaning so debris does not rebuild an ice shelf
- Service within about 140 miles of Minneapolis
What it costs
Straight answer before you call
Prices below are for a typical single-story home with about 125 feet of roofline. Two stories add $1.50 per foot for ladder work.
| Service | Typical price | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Seamless gutter installation | from $1,320 | gutters, downspouts, installation |
| Leaf guards | from $750 | material and fitting |
| Gutter cleaning | $150–300 | full clear-out plus photo report |
| Ice dam removal | from $450 | call-out and steam removal |
| Old gutter removal | $2 per foot | tear-off and haul away |
Get your exact price in 60 seconds
No visit, no phone tag — just an honest range for your house.
Four steps, no sales pressure
The same manager stays with your project from the first call to the final walkthrough.
-
1
Get a price online
Move three sliders and see a real range. No form, no waiting.
-
2
We confirm it
Your manager checks the roofline and calls back within 5 minutes.
-
3
Pick your date
Choose a slot that works. We show up when we said we would.
-
4
We build and clean up
Gutters rolled on site, installed, debris hauled away — most homes in one day.
Recent work
Real houses, real numbers
Every project below is ours — address area, actual price and time on site. These are representative jobs from our 500+ projects across the Twin Cities.
Burnsville, MN
Full replacement + guards
168 ft · 2 stories
$2,340
1 day
Minneapolis, MN
Seamless 6" on a steep roof
212 ft · 2 stories
$3,120
1.5 days
Hudson, WI
Ice dam removal + heat cable
95 ft · 1 story
$1,180
Same day
Where we work
Based in Rockford, MN
We cover the metro and western Wisconsin within about 140 miles. Not on the list? Call us — if we can't help, we'll tell you who can.
Questions people ask before calling
Why steam instead of a hammer or salt?
Steam melts ice without damaging shingles or gutters. Hammers and salt strip granules and corrode metal. Chainsaws cut ice — and often the roof under it.
How fast can you remove ice dams?
Most residential ice dams are cleared in a few hours once we are on site. Through peak season we aim for next-morning priority when access is safe.
What is an ice dam?
A ridge of ice at the roof edge that prevents melting snow from draining. Water backs up behind it and leaks into the house under shingles designed only for shedding, not standing water.
Will removing the ice dam fix the problem?
It fixes the immediate leak. Long-term, you need proper ventilation, insulation, and often heat cables. We cover that on our prevent-ice page after the emergency is handled.
Do you work with insurance?
We document the damage with photos and provide a written estimate for your adjuster. We do not invent claim language — we show what we found and what we cleared.
What areas do you serve for ice dams?
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and western Wisconsin within about 140 miles of Rockford, MN.
Free on-site measure
Want someone to come measure?
Skip the online calculator. Request a free visit — we measure the roofline in person, confirm the exact scope, and leave you with a clear number. No obligation.
-
We measure on site
Linear feet, stories, downspouts, and access — checked in person
-
Reply within 5 minutes
During business hours, seven days a week
-
Free either way
The measure visit is free whether you book the job or not
Measure visit requested
Your manager will call within 5 minutes to set a time to come measure.
Still deciding? Get the number first.
No visit, no obligation — just an honest range for your house in under a minute.