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Roof Snow & Ice-Dam Removal

Heavy roof loads and ice dams cause leaks and collapses. We steam dams and rake roofs safely — no shingle-shredding picks.

Every Madison-area thaw brings the same calls: icicles along the eaves, then water staining the ceiling. Heavy roof snow loads and ice dams cause leaks, ruined drywall, and in bad cases structural damage. We steam dams and rake roofs safely — no shingle-shredding picks or hatchets.

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What's included

Roof raking & load reduction
Steam ice-dam removal
Gutter & valley clearing
Interior-leak prevention

Common reasons Dane County customers call us

Water staining a ceiling or the top of an exterior wall
A thick ridge of ice and icicles built up along the gutters
Heavy snow load on a low-slope or older roof
Repeated ice dams every time it thaws

Safety & cleanup

We clear roofs the safe way — low-pressure steam to melt dams without touching the shingles, and roof rakes to reduce the load feeding them. No hammers, picks, or hatchets that turn a water problem into a roof-replacement problem. Crews are insured for the height and ice involved.

Pricing tiers

Headline figures are a fair market rate per visit. Your exact number depends on access and scope — the estimator dials it in.

Roof raking

Reduce snow load

$430

per visit

Ice-dam steaming

Active dams / leaks

$890

per visit

Why choose Extreme Tree Care & Snow Removal

Steam removal that protects the roofing, not just the ice
Roof-load reduction before a heavy snow becomes a problem
Active leaks treated as emergencies to stop interior damage
Gutters and valleys cleared so future melt actually drains

Roof Snow & Ice-Dam Removal — frequently asked questions

What causes ice dams?

Heat escaping into the attic melts snow on the upper roof; that water runs down to the cold overhang and refreezes into a ridge. New melt then pools behind the ridge and backs up under the shingles into the house. Steaming clears the emergency; attic sealing and insulation fix the cause long term.

Can I just chip the ice off myself?

Please do not. Hammers, ice picks, and hatchets shred shingles and flashing and turn a leak into a roof replacement. Low-pressure steam melts the dam away without touching the roofing — it is the only safe method.

Is an active leak an emergency?

Treat it as one. The longer water runs behind a dam and into the structure, the more it costs to repair. If you have an active leak, call us and we will prioritize it.

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