Steam uses heat, not force, to cut a drainage channel through an ice dam so trapped water can run off the roof. We connect you with independent local contractors who use commercial steam equipment.
Low-temperature steam melts the ice from the top down. Because it relies on heat transfer rather than force, it removes the dam without the damage that chipping, prying, or pressure washing can cause.
The contractor inspects the roof to locate the dam, the trapped water, and the safest access path.
Using a commercial steamer, they melt a channel through the dam so the pooled water behind it can drain off the roof.
They carefully steam away the rest of the ice at the eaves and gutters without forcing, scraping, or impact.
Job length depends on the size and thickness of the dam, the roof height and pitch, and how much ice is built up in the gutters. A contractor can give you a clearer sense once they see the roof. We don't quote prices — you and the contractor work out cost directly.
Hammers and picks crack shingles and tear flashing. Pressure washing strips granules off asphalt shingles and can force water under them. Rock salt corrodes metal and kills plants. Steam avoids all of that by melting ice with controlled heat.
Have an active leak? Go hereThe most common north-metro roof. Steam is safe for shingles and won't remove granules.
Steam works on standing-seam and metal roofs without scratching the finish.
Low-slope roofs are prone to pooling; steam clears ice without damaging membranes.
Submit a request and we route it to independent local contractors who use commercial steam equipment. They contact you directly — you choose who to work with.
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