Professional Ice Dam Removal Services in Salt Lake City, Utah
What is an "ice dam" anyway?
The short answer: Ice dams are barriers of ice on your roofing system that imitate pretty much any other dam. They obstruct water from running down your roofing system and also prevent your roofing products from doing their role. The solution: Ice Dam Removal
Heat leaving from your residence rises and thaws the snow, however, not all at the same time or in the exact same locations. As the water from the melted snow comes in contact with the snow that hasn’t melted, it gets colder until it ultimately freezes. That ice builds up and also develops a wall (ice dam) that holds water which either ices up and enhances the size of the wall or puddles up behind it. The heat is constantly escaping from your residence, however, it comes extra swiftly from vents, skylights and also other areas that have much less insulation. This implies snow thaws in those areas prior to it melts in areas that have far better insulation or are reduced on the roof. A great deal of times this is around the rain gutters which is where several ice dams begin.
Tiles, shingles and other roofing materials are made to assist water stream off your house. As water backs up from the barrier of ice, that water begins relocating under your shingles and also starts trying to find the simplest way to transfer down. As your roof products aren’t designed for this, they merely don’t stand a chance. Water will win.
Using Steam for Ice Dam Removal on Salt Lake City homes and businesses Is Faster And Safer
Some companies use heated pressure washing machines to remove ice dams, nonetheless, we do not advise this approach. Sending a stream of water at 4000 PSI to your roof shingles will cause damages. If it is utilized to remove ice dams and the operator punctures the ice as well as into your shingles, they will certainly cut holes in them. Many consumers would prefer not to deal and insurance claim to get a new roofing system on top of the damage already caused by the ice dam.
Ice Dam USA teams utilize steam to remove ice dams. Not just is it efficient and faster, but it will not harm your roofing.
Steam reaching 250-300 degrees is hot enough to puncture the ice rapidly, yet at much less than 300 PSI, it will not harm your roofing system.
We are so positive in our procedure that Ice Dam USA guarantees its job and is fully insured as well as bonded for every job we finish.
Fully Bonded & Insured Ice Dam Removal
Getting rid of ice dams from your roof can be harmful and may create more damage if you do not get professional help. The skilled specialists from Ice Dam USA can remove your Roof Snow and Ice Dams from your roofing system in a safe, timely fashion. We make use of true steamers, which are machines that heat water to 400 degrees turning it into steam. This steam cuts through the ice on your roof covering and also does just melt it making use of hot water like most other companies.
Climbing up onto a snowy/icy roof in Salt Lake City in the middle of winter season at any time of day or night is dangerous. This is why we are totally bonded and insured for your security as well as ours. We take every one of the required precautions needed to remain safe on your roofing. Having a reliable business working with your roof is vital so that is why we provide you peace of mind with our before, during and after images as well as our 22+ years of experience.
Why is water entering my home? Can you help?
If you are in Salt Lake City, you understand exactly how our wintertimes can be as well as just how much snow we can get. If you have snow on your roof as well as icicles coming down from your gutters, the water can be from an ice dam that is stopping the water from running off the top of your home. Typically, water will stream down your roof covering products and into your rain gutters, yet something might be blocking that procedure. The only method to stop it is to remove the obstacle.
Hopping on your Salt Lake City roof any time of the year can be dangerous, yet a lot more so when it is cold as well as wet. Placing a ladder up and then climbing to reach the roof throughout these conditions is something that should be done by specialists.
Ice Dam USA are those specialists and are skilled at operating in these conditions. We work throughout Utah. From Logan to Cedar City as well as everywhere in between. We are also one of the most relied on firms in the USA at finding and eliminating ice dams from roofing systems. As soon as the ice dam is eliminated, the water will flow as normal; outside of your residence and not into your residence. Connect with us at 1-855-GOT-ICEE (1-855-468-4233) or complete our Service Request Form to begin.
Can you make the water stop coming into my home or business in Salt Lake City, UT?
Eliminating the ice dam is the only way to stop the water. Ice Dam USA can not only help, however we do it promptly. We do it safely so as not to harm your roof covering materials.
We make use of steam to clear ice dams, unlike numerous other business that utilize a heated pressure washer. This provides you rapid outcomes with little to no damages to your roof covering.
Faster outcomes indicates financial savings for you. It’s not all about the old saying: “Time is money.” The truth is the quicker you can stop the water entering your home, the faster you can stop additional damage. If water continues to flood in, it can collapse ceilings, ruin walls and flooring and transform electronic devices right into ineffective items. We assure that we will stop the water 30 minutes after we arrive.
Ice Dam USA is among Salt Lake City’s leading and most trusted Ice Dam Removal Businesses. Ice Dam USA is completely bonded and insured for all residential and business properties in Salt Lake City. We are a family owned business and recognize the issues that can arise from water dripping into a home or business.
We do NOT use warm water pressure washers like a lot of Ice Dam Removal companies. These damage your roof covering and also roof shingles when they blast 4000 PSI out of the tip of the tube and also do not burn as hot as a true steamer. Please see our FAQs to see the distinction in between our True Steamer as well as our rivals heated pressure washer.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve Salt Lake City and the Following Areas:
Herriman
Layton
Lehi
Logan
Millcreek
Murray
Ogden
Orem
Provo
Salt Lake City
Sandy
South Jordan
St. George
Taylorsville
West Jordan
West Valley City
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons why The Ice Dam Crew uses a steamer to remove your ice dams.
1. A steamer is low pressure & a pressure washer is high pressure. This means we will not cut into your roof using a steamer and cause damage like a pressure washer would.
2. Steamers get much hotter than a pressure washer. Pressure washers used pressure to cut through the ice. This means we get done with the job faster!
3. Less water is used with a steamer so this means you save $$$ on your water bill!
There are two main reasons Ice dams form.
Reason one is there is not enough insulation in your attic. This may cause your roof to heat up. When it is cold outside and your roof heats up this causes the bottom layer of snow to melt, once the running water reaches the overhang of your roof (Which does not heat up) it will freeze on the edge. Over time the ice will keep building up and then the water will have no place to go besides into your home and down your walls.
The second reason Ice Dams form is from having too much snow on your roof. Having a lot much snow on your roof covers your roof vents which release heat from your roof. When the snow is over your vents it acts as insulation on top of your roof keeping the heat in. In this case, it acts the same way as not having enough insulation, it will heat up your roof and cause the water to freeze on the edge of your roof. Clearing the snow off of your roof after each snowfall is very beneficial in preventing ice dams.
Preventing Ice Dams is much easier and more cost effective than needing to remove ice dams from your roof and possibly needing to do renovations from water damage.
Keeping the snow off of your roof is the best thing to do to for your roof when preventing Ice dams. How can ice dams form when there is no water on your roof to cause them?
Here are a few tips when removing the snow from your roof.
- If you choose to do it yourself always have safety gear when climbing onto your roof. Use chains for your boots, harness yourself so you do not fall, use a plastic shovel and not one with a metal tip and always shovel towards the ground so you do not tear shingles off of your roof.
- When using a snow rake to remove snow from your roof be sure to scrape all the way down to your shingles. Do not only remove most of the snow. When this happens the snow rake actually packs down the snow to your roof and this packed down snow turns to ice and in most cases goes up your roof much further. In most cases when this happens ice dams form the entire length of the area you shovel.
Uncomfortable with this? If you need to hire a professional to remove the snow and ice from your roof be sure to find the right company. Check to make sure they are bonded and insured and when they are on your roof don’t be afraid to ask questions to ensure safety procedures.
Removing California ice dams in a safe way does require a professional. There is many steps in keeping yourself and your roof safe from damage. Ice Dam Removal companies charge by the hour for their services.
Bonded and insured companies typically charge $300-$500 per hour. Using an Insured company is important because standing on an icy roof in the middle of winter is risky. If someone falls and gets hurt or an ice chunk falls off of your roof and damages something but you didn’t make sure they were insured you could potentially be sued or have to pay out of pocket to repair any damages.
Another factor in removing ice dams in an efficient way is using the correct equipment. The Ice Dam Crew uses true low pressure steamers and not hot water pressure washers. When you hire a company you can easily find out what kind of machine they are using. All you need to do is ask to see their wand. If it has a trigger they are using a hot water pressure washer. If it does not have a trigger it is a true steamer. Hot water pressure washers do not burn as hot as a true steamer and they create much more damage because they have such a high PSI. In the case that this happens tell them to leave and hire a company with a true steamer.
Getting your Ice Dams removed is as easy! Simply call us at 1-855-468-4233, give us some quick information about your location and property, schedule a date for us to remove your ice dam and you’re done! You have just saved yourself possibly thousands by being proactive and contacting us, Ice Dam USA