Ice dams form when heat escaping through the roof melts snow, and that meltwater refreezes at the colder roof edge and gutter. The ridge of ice traps more water behind it, which can back up under shingles and into ceilings and walls. Clogged gutters make it worse by holding water right where it freezes.
How we help
- Late-fall gutter cleaning so meltwater has a clear path
- Downspout clearing and outlet checks before the first freeze
- Channels opened in gutter ice to relieve trapped water where safe
- Gutter guard installation to keep debris from holding water
- Recommendations on where heat loss is driving the problem
Prevention beats removal
The best ice-dam defense starts in the fall: clean gutters, clear downspouts and well-fitted gutter guards. If ice is already causing leaks, call us and we'll assess what can be done safely.
How it works — step by step
- 1
Assess
We check gutters, downspouts and roof edges for trapped water.
- 2
Clear
Gutters and outlets are cleared so water can drain.
- 3
Relieve
Where safe, channels are opened to release backed-up water.
- 4
Protect
We recommend guards and fall service to prevent repeats.
Ice Dam Removal & Winter Gutter Protection near you
We provide ice dam removal & winter gutter protection across Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk County, including:
- Worcester, MA
- Shrewsbury, MA
- Northborough, MA
- Westborough, MA
- Milford, MA
- Southbridge, MA
- Gardner, MA
- Clinton, MA
- Webster, MA
- Holden, MA
- Uxbridge, MA
- Auburn, MA
- Fitchburg, MA
- Leominster, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Marlborough, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Watertown, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Somerville, MA
- Newton, MA
- Medford, MA
- Concord, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Weymouth, MA
- Franklin, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Walpole, MA
- Cohasset, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Sharon, MA
- Boston, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Revere, MA
- Winthrop, MA
Ice Dam Removal & Winter Gutter Protection FAQs
Do clean gutters prevent ice dams?
They don't stop the heat loss that causes ice dams, but they reduce trapped water and damage significantly.
Should I chip ice off my roof myself?
We don't recommend it — chipping can damage shingles and gutters and is dangerous on a ladder.
