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Ice Dam Removal in the St. Croix Valley, MN & WI

Ice dams are a winter problem on both sides of the St. Croix, and the roofers below remove them for homeowners around the valley, along with clearing snow from roofs. Removal stops water backing up under the shingles and leaking into ceilings and walls this winter.

The University of Minnesota Extension describes an ice dam as a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off. It puts the cause down to uneven roof temperatures: heat lost from the house melts snow higher up the roof, and the water refreezes at the colder edge.

Ice Dam Removal near the St. Croix Valley

Tacheny Exteriors

4.7(236 reviews on Google)

5201 Gershwin Ave N, Oakdale

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(651) 946-2224

DC Roofing Inc

5.0(46 reviews on Google)

Serves New Richmond

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(715) 377-6714

Schmidt Roofing

5.0(12 reviews on Google)

206 2nd St Ste D, Hudson

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(715) 727-0481

EZ Home Solutions

5.0(9 reviews on Google)

1430 Neal Avenue North, Lake Elmo

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(952) 521-1435

Roof Tech Inc

3.9(12 reviews on Google)

1775 Industrial Blvd, Stillwater

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(651) 351-7302

Atlas Roofing Co

3.7(3 reviews on Google)

10940 Neal Ave S, Hastings

  • Does roofing work
  • Full roof replacement
  • Roof repair
(651) 271-2868

Ice Dam Removal by town

Removal treats the symptom. The Extension's long-term fix is in the attic: make the ceiling air tight so no warm, moist air flows from the house into the attic, then consider adding ceiling or roof insulation. Ask whoever removes your ice dam whether they will look at the attic too, and be wary of anyone chipping at the ice, since the Extension warns that winter roof work risks injury and damage to the roof.

Common questions about ice dam removal

What causes ice dams?

The University of Minnesota Extension says nonuniform roof surface temperatures lead to ice dams. Heat loss from the house, snow cover and outside temperatures interact: snow melts higher on the roof and the water refreezes at the colder edge.

How do I stop ice dams coming back?

The Extension's long-term advice is to make the ceiling air tight so warm, moist air cannot flow from the house into the attic, then consider adding ceiling or roof insulation to cut heat loss. Removal alone only fixes this winter.

Should I remove an ice dam myself?

The University of Minnesota Extension warns that anyone on the roof during the winter, or working on it from below, risks injury and may cause damage to the roof and house, and that roof rakes can damage roofing materials. A roofer with the right equipment is the safer choice.

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