Signs you need snow or ice removal
- Thick ice buildup along the eaves or in gutters
- Long icicles hanging off the roofline
- Water stains spreading on ceilings near exterior walls
- Doors or windows that suddenly stick
- Visible sagging on flat or low-pitch sections
How we handle it
- Roof rakes and careful shoveling to reduce snow load on accessible sections
- Steam removal for ice dams — melts the ice without chipping or damaging shingles underneath
- A quick check for any damage the snow or ice already caused, since we're up there anyway
Why it matters
Ice dams don't just mean a stain on the ceiling. Water that backs up under shingles can soak insulation, run down inside exterior walls, and cause damage you won't see until spring. Catching it early is a lot cheaper than fixing what it leads to.
When to call
If you've got visible ice buildup, icicles longer than a foot or so, or a roof that's carrying more than a foot of snow after a storm, it's worth a call. We respond fast across the Gallatin Valley — often same-day during a heavy storm.
Common questions
How fast can you get out during a storm?+
Most calls in Bozeman, Belgrade, and the Gallatin Valley get on the schedule same-day during heavy storms. Active leaks from ice dams get top priority.
Will steam removal damage my shingles?+
No — that's the whole point. Steam melts the ice without chipping, hammering, or scraping against the shingles underneath the way mechanical removal does.
Do I really need this, or can I wait it out?+
If you've got ice dams or more than a foot of wet snow up there, waiting is how ceilings get stained and insulation gets soaked. Catching it early is much cheaper than fixing the water damage it causes.
Do you offer any prevention?+
Yes. During replacements and inspections we look at attic ventilation and insulation — the two biggest drivers of ice dam formation. Fixing those is the long-term answer.