Ice Dam Removal
Ice dams build up on Massachusetts roofs and push water back under your shingles. We remove them safely and stop the leak.
If you live in Massachusetts, you know the look. A thick ridge of ice along the edge of the roof, with icicles hanging off the gutters. That ridge is an ice dam, and it is one of the most common ways New England roofs leak in winter.
How an ice dam causes a leak
Here is what happens. Heat escaping from your attic melts the snow on the upper part of the roof. The water runs down to the cold edge, where it freezes again. Over a few cold days that ice builds into a dam. New melt water then backs up behind the dam, sits on the roof, and works its way under the shingles, where it drips into your attic and walls. It is not a roof that failed. It is ice forcing water somewhere it was never meant to go.
When you have an active ice dam, the safe move is to get the ice off without damaging the roof. We remove ice dams carefully, the right way, so we do not chip or crack your shingles in the process. We also look for where the water has already gotten in, so a hidden leak does not keep working after the ice is gone.
How to stop ice dams from coming back
Removing the ice fixes today's problem. Stopping the next one is about the attic. Ice dams form because heat leaks out of the house and melts the snow. Better attic insulation and sealing up those heat leaks keeps the roof cold and even, so the snow does not melt and refreeze at the edge. Because we do roofing and home energy together, we can clear the ice now and fix the cause, instead of clearing the same dam every January.
Best Ice Dam Removal in Greater Boston
MA Energy Advisory removes ice dams for homeowners across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. We are licensed and insured. If ice is building up on your roof, reach out before it turns into a leak inside the house.
Why choose MA Energy Advisory?
- Fully licensed and insured for your protection.
- Upfront pricing you approve before any work starts.
- Serving Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
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- Home Insulation & Weatherization, A leaky, under-insulated home costs you all winter. We seal it up so you stay warm and your bills drop.
- Energy Savings & Mass Save Guidance, Massachusetts has real programs that pay for home energy upgrades. We help you understand and use them.
Explore our full range of Roofing & home energy services, or head back to the MA Energy Advisory home page.
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FAQ
Ice Dam Removal, common questions
Where can I find Ice Dam Removal near me in Greater Boston?
MA Energy Advisory serves homeowners across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. Send us a message or email info@MaEnergyAdvisory.com and we will get the ice off before it causes a leak.
Are ice dams really a problem, or just icicles?
They can be a real problem. The ice itself looks harmless, but it traps melt water and pushes it back under your shingles, where it leaks into the attic, walls, and ceilings. A lot of winter roof leaks in Massachusetts come from ice dams, not from the roof wearing out.
Can't I just chip the ice off myself?
We would steer you away from that. Chipping at ice with a hammer or shovel cracks shingles and can hurt the roof more than the ice would. We remove ice dams the safe way so the roof underneath stays in good shape.
How do I keep ice dams from coming back every winter?
The fix is usually in the attic. Ice dams form because heat leaks out and melts the snow. Adding insulation and sealing the heat leaks keeps the roof cold and even, so the melt-and-refreeze stops. We handle both the ice and the cause.
Need ice dam removal?
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