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David's Landscaping
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was done that I wished to be done including weeding, bush trimming, tree trimming, large bush removal and clean up including hauling away trimmings."
Response time2 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Customers say: True professional

"Our remodeled kitchen exceeded all expectations. Leoni’s eye for design brought our ideas to life, creating an open and functional layout perfect for entertaining. The team’s craftsmanship was top-notch, and they respected our home, leaving it clean each day. The project was finished on time and within budget, and our kitchen now feels like a welcoming and sophisticated part of our home. I’d recommend McCormick to anyone wanting a home transformation without stress!"
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Saul's Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor
4.9(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Saul called right away to inquire what was needed. He sent someone to my home within an hour to assess the project. His worker was prompt, assessed the job, and provided me with a reasonable quote. The work was performed and completed within 2 1/2 hours; same day! Thank you, Saul!"
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Response time30 mins
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Simser's Handy Services-Unlicensed Contractor
4.2(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was called to clear an untimely (let alone super nasty) clog and backup in my home's sewer system around 11:30 PM on a Saturday night. It was a stormy night and he was out quickly to take care of the clearing of the (yuk) debris and digging out of a secondary driveway drain that was filled with other debris left by a construction crew doing some work on my driveway. Mike cleared out the drain area and the overflow area too. 5 stars all the way!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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The Right Choice Home Remodeling, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job! Customer service was good and the job was done in a timely manner. They also did a good job with cleaning up. I will use them again."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Whether salt melts ice overnight will depend on how low the temperature drops. If temperatures stay around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, you can count on salt melting ice overnight. Otherwise, the lower temperatures get, the less effective the salt is in melting ice, and the more likely you’ll wake up with a slippery driveway the next day. 

It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It’s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that’s damaging to plants and animals. 

Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once over six inches of snow accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without ice dams, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it’s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.

Leaving a significant amount of snow on your roof can be risky. Most roofs are designed to handle about 20 pounds per square foot of snow, but exceeding this limit can lead to a roof collapse. A collapse can cause severe damage to your home and belongings and poses a physical danger to anyone inside. Furthermore, heavy snow accumulation increases the risk of ice dams, which can cause leaks and water damage to your roof, attic, and interior walls.

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

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