Seattle Ice Dam Removal Services
What is an "ice dam" anyway?
The short answer: Ice dams are blocks of ice on your roof that imitate pretty much any other dam. They obstruct water from going off your roofing and prevent your roof products from doing their purpose. The solution is: Ice Dam Removal
Warm air escaping from your residence rises and melts the snow, yet 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 eventually refreezes. That ice accumulates and produces a block (ice dam) that holds water which either ices up and increases the size of the dam or puddles up behind it. The heat is always released from your house, nonetheless, it comes extra quickly from vents, skylights and other areas that have less insulation. This means snow melts in those locations prior to it melting in locations that have better insulation or are lower on the roof. A great deal of times this is around the rain gutters which is where lots of ice dams start.
Roofing tiles as well as other roofing materials are made to assist water flow off your house. As water backs up from the barrier of ice, it starts moving under your roof shingles and starts seeking the easiest means to move down. As your roofing materials aren’t designed for this, they just don’t stand a chance. Water will certainly win.
Ice Dam USA Uses Steam For Ice Dam Removal On homes and businesses throughout Seattle
Some firms make use of warmed pressure washers to get rid of ice dams, however, we do not advise this method. Sending out a stream of water at 4000 PSI to your roof shingles will certainly cause damages. If it is utilized to eliminate ice dams and the operator punctures the ice as well as into your shingles, they will create holes in them. A lot of clients would certainly rather not deal with getting a new roofing system on top of the damages already brought on by the ice dam.
Ice Dam USA teams use of steam to eliminate ice dams. Not only is it much more reliable and quicker, it will certainly not harm your roof.
Steam reaching 250-300 degrees is hot enough to cut via the ice swiftly, yet at much less than 300 PSI, it will not damage your roofing system.
We are so positive in our procedure that Ice Dam USA supports its job and also is completely licensed, insured and bonded for all of the work we finish.
Fully Bonded & Insured Ice Dam Removal
Removing Ice Dams from your roofing can be dangerous and might cause damage if you do not obtain expert assistance. The skilled professionals from Ice Dam USA can remove your Roofing Snow as well as Ice Dams from your roofing in a safe, prompt way. We use true steamers, which are machines that heat water to 400 degrees causing it to turn into steam. This steam cuts with the ice on your roof covering and does not simply melt it as happens when using a heated pressure washer like many ice dam removal companies use.
Climbing onto a snowy/icy roofing system in Seattle in the middle of winter regardless of the time of day or night is dangerous. This is why we are fully bonded and insured for your safety and ours. We take every one of the needed safety and security measures required to stay safe on your roofing system. Having a credible company dealing with your roofing is very important to make sure you have peace of mind. We also provide before, during and after pictures combined with more than 22 years of experience.
Why is water coming into my home? Can you help?
Let’s face it, if you live in Seattle, you know just how our winters months can be and how much snow we can see come down. If you have snow on your roofing as well as icicles hanging down from your gutters, the water can be from an ice dam that is stopping the water from escaping the top of your house. Generally, water will stream down your roof and right into your gutters, yet something may be blocking that process. The only way to stop it is to remove the barrier.
Jumping on your roof in Seattle any time of the year can be unsafe, yet a lot more so when it is cold and wet. Putting a ladder up and after that trying to reach the roofing system in these conditions is something that needs to be done by experts.
The employees Ice Dam USA are the experts at operating in these conditions and performing ice dam removal services quickly. We work throughout Washington and you can find our crews from Spokane to Ocean Shores and Camas to Metaline Falls and everywhere in between. They are also among one of the most relied on companies in the USA at finding and getting rid of ice dams from roofings. As soon as the ice dam is gotten rid of, the water will flow off your home as the roofing materials were designed to allow it. Reach out to us at 1-855-GOT-ICEE (1-855-468-4233) to begin the process of getting rid of your ice dams.
Can you make the water stop running into my home or business in Seattle, WA?
Eliminating the ice dam is the only means to stop the water. Ice Dam USA can not only aid, but we do it swiftly. We do it safely so as not to damage your roof covering materials.
We utilize steam to clear ice dams, unlike lots of other companies that make use of a heated pressure washer This offers you fast results with little to no damage to your roofing system.
Faster results implies financial savings for you as well. It’s not about the old saying: “Time is money.” The reality is the quicker you can stop the water entering your home or business, the much faster you can stop added damages. If water continues to flood in, it can knock down ceilings, ruin walls and floor covering and transform electronic devices right into worthless items. We guarantee that we will stop the water thirty minutes after we arrive.
Ice Dam USA is one of Seattle’s leading and most trusted Ice Dam Removal Businesses. Ice Dam USA is totally bonded and insured for all residential and commercial properties in Seattle. We are a family owned business and also understand the problems that can occur from water leaking into a home or business.
We do NOT utilize hot water pressure washers like many Ice Dam Removal firms do. These can damage your roof and also shingles when they blow 4000 PSI out of the tip of the hose. They also burn as hot as a true steamer. Please see our FAQs to see the difference between our True Steamer and our rivals heated pressure washers.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve Seattle and the Following Areas:
Auburn
Bellevue
Bellingham
Everett
Federal Way
Kennewick
Kent
Kirkland
Pasco
Renton
Seattle
Spokane
Spokane Valley
Tacoma
Vancouver
Yakima
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