Ice Dam Removal Services in Washington
What is an "ice dam" anyway?
Ice dams are barriers of ice on your roof covering that act like virtually any other dam. They block water from running off roof covering as well as prevent your roof products from doing their role. The answer is: Ice Dam Removal.
Heat escaping from your residence rises and melts the snow, yet not all at the same time or in the very same areas. As the water from the melted snow comes in contact with the snow that hasn’t melted, it gets colder until at some point it refreezes. That ice develops and creates a block (ice dam) that holds water which either freezes and increases the size of the ice dam or puddles up behind it. The heat from your home is constantly released, however, it comes a lot more rapidly from vents, skylights as well as other areas that have much less insulation. This means snow melts in those locations prior to it melts in areas that have better insulation or are reduced on the roofing system. A whole lot of times this is near the gutter systems which is where numerous ice dams start.
Tiles, shingles as well as other roof covering products are designed to help water flow off your residence. As water backs up from the block of ice, that water begins going under your tiles and starts trying to find the easiest method to move down. As your roof products aren’t designed for this, they simply don’t stand a possibility. Water will certainly win.
Using Steam for Ice Dam Removal on homes and businesses in Washington
Some firms use heated pressure washers to get rid of ice dams, nevertheless, we do not suggest this technique. Sending a stream of water at 4000 PSI to your shingles will certainly cause damage. If it is made use of to remove ice dams and the user cuts through the ice as well as into your roof shingles, they will cut openings in them. The majority of our clients would prefer not to have to file an insurance claim to get a brand-new roof in addition to the damages caused by the ice dam.
Ice Dam USA teams use steam to remove ice dams. Not only is it much more efficient and also much faster, it will not harm your roof.
Steam getting to 250-300 degrees is warm enough to cut through the ice promptly, yet at much less than 300 PSI, it will not harm your roof covering.
We are so positive in our procedure that Ice Dam USA guarantees its work as well as is fully insured and bonded for every one of the jobs we complete.
Fully Bonded & Insured Ice Dam Removal
Removing Ice Dams from your roof covering can be dangerous and also might create damages if you do not obtain professional help. The skilled professionals from Ice Dam USA can eliminate your Roof Snow as well as Ice Dams from your roofing in a safe timely fashion. We make use of true steamers, which are machines that heat to 400 degrees turning water into steam. This steam punctures the ice on your roofing system and does not simply melt it using warm water like the other individuals.
Climbing up onto a snowy/icy roofing in Washington in the dead of wintertime at any time of day or evening is unsafe. This is why we are totally bonded as well as insured for your safety and ours. We take all of the required safety and security actions required to remain safe on your roof. Having a reliable firm functioning on your roofing is necessary to make sure you have peace of mind. To give you confidence, we provide before, during and after photos on top of our 22+ years of experience.
Why is water coming into my home?
If you live anywhere in Washington, you understand just how our wintertimes can be and also just how much snow we can see come down. If you have snow on your roofing system as well as icicles hanging down from your gutters, the water can be from an ice dam that is keeping the water from running from the top of your home. Typically, water will stream down your roofing products and right into your gutters, yet something may be blocking that procedure. The only method to stop it is to get rid of the obstacle.
Getting on your roof in Washington at any time of the year can be harmful, even more so when it is cold and wet. Placing a ladder up and then climbing to reach the roofing system throughout these conditions is something that should be done by experts.
The teams Ice Dam USA are the professionals who are skilled at operating in these conditions for ice dam removal. We work all over Washington; from Spokane to Ocean Shores, Camas to Metaline Falls and anywhere in between. We are Also among one of the most relied on firms in the U.S.A. at searching for and removing ice dams from roof coverings. As soon as the ice dam is gotten rid of, the water will certainly flow normally; away from your home and not into your home. Call us at 1-855-GOT-ICEE (1-855-468-4233) or fill out our Service Request Form to get started.
Can you make the water stop running into my home or business in Washington?
Getting rid of the ice dam is the only method to stop the water. Ice Dam USA can not only help, but we do it rapidly. In addition to that, we do it safely so as not to harm your roofing materials.
We utilize steam to clear ice dams, unlike several other firms that make use of a heated pressure washer This offers you rapid outcomes with little to no damages to your roofing.
Faster results means cost savings for you too. It’s not just about the old proverb: “Time is money.” The reality is the faster you can stop the water running right into your house, the faster you can avoid extra damages. If water continues to flood in, it can knock down ceilings, destroy walls and flooring as well as transform electronics right into door stops and paper weights. We assure that we will certainly stop the water 30 minutes after we show up.
Ice Dam USA is among Washington’s leading and most relied on Ice Dam Removal Business. Ice Dam USA is totally bonded and also Insured for all residential and commercial properties throughout Washington. We are a family-owned company and know the issues that can arise from water dripping into a home or business.
We do NOT use warm water or “heated” pressure washers like a lot of Ice Dam Removal business do. These can cause damages to your roof covering and shingles when they send a stream of water at 4000 PSI out of the pressure washer. These machines are also not as hot as a steam ice dam removal machine so they will spray that high pressure water for a longer time to remove the ice dam. Please see our frequently asked questions to see the distinction in between our True Steamer and our competitor’s hot water pressure washers.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve The Entire State Of Washington Including 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