Does shoveling your roof prevent ice dams?

• <div><p>Removing snow from your roof can help prevent ice dams, but the best thing to do is address insulation issues in your attic. If you do decide to remove the snow manually, you should always use a roof rake rather than a shovel. You shouldn’t climb your snowy roof in any circumstance, and roof rake allows you to remove the snow from the ground or a ladder. For the best results, remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.</p></div>

What is the cheapest way to remove snow?

• <div><p>DIY snow removal is entirely free, except for the cost of a shovel. However, it may not always be the best option for large driveways and areas with heavy snowfall; it’s strenuous work and can take a long time. Other wallet-friendly ways to remove snow include rock salt, hot water, a de-icing agent, or a leaf blower. </p></div>

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Q: Should you shovel out your window wells?

• <div><p>A common mistake is you can let snow melt naturally in a window well. However, snow buildup in the well can damage your window frames and walls. The melting snow also poses risks of water damage as it may leak through into the basement. It&rsquo;s important to shovel snow out of your window wells before too much snow is piled in there.</p></div>

Q: Do services include emergency snow removal?

• <div><p>Yes, many providers offer emergency services during severe weather. Confirm availability with your contractor.</p></div>

Q: Is ice dam removal covered by insurance?

• <div><p>You should check with your insurance provider, but generally, ice dam removal is not covered by insurance, as it&rsquo;s considered a preventable issue. However, damage from ice dams may be covered by your policy, including roof collapses. In the case of leaks, your belongings may or may not be covered. If you can&rsquo;t find specific information on ice dam removal in your policy, give the insurance company a call and find out.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Lucas was great. Hired him to remove office furniture. He got here and got right to work. Was very professional.
Lucas' Junk Removal Moving Service, LLC - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in April 2024
Mike was very professional, promised time was excellent. The job he performed for me was above and beyond my expectations. His prices and customer service were excellent. I would recommend Mike without hesitation. He removed snow chains that got tangled in the front wheel wells of my SUV.
Mike's Yards
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Reviewed in July 2023
Late Sunday afternoon, my downstairs was flooded with water and raw sewage from an apparent blockage in the city sewer system. Within one hour of calling Keith S at Commercial Water Damage Nevada, Reno Phelan Monge and his team were already at work removing all the damaged materials and drying...
Commercial Water Damage Nevada
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Reviewed in September 2018
They did a great job at the attic insulation removal. I needed my batts insulation removing for years and I wanted it replacing with blown in insulation. Luckily I found out that Attic Insulation Labs has experience with batts insulation and blown in insulation, so I was very happy and they were...
Insulation Labs
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Reviewed in October 2015
I have happily used Ecola many times in the past for their termite services, so I was extremely disappointed by their rodent removal services. After charging me $300, the technician laid two tiny sticky traps under my stove and stuffed steel wool into some holes in the grating where our gas and...
Ecola Termite & Pest Control Services
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Reviewed in February 2015
Amazing. I called at 6:40 AM during a snowstorm because the pipe burst feeding into my water heater. He was there by 8:30 AM, had Option 1 completed by 10:10 AM (unfortunately that didn't work, it was just to replace the piping to the tune of $389, which was actually cheaper than a price quote I...
Abacus Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in May 2014
He pressure washed the entire driveway and determined acid was needed to remove the remaining oil stains, so he went and got acid and applied it. After that he did a 2nd pressure washing of the entire driveway and it came out great.
A3 Hi-Pressure Cleaning Svcs
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Reviewed in August 2013
Jerry was on time and completely professional. He removed all of the spots on the sofas and all of stains in the carpet. He did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
I Work With You Carpet Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
I have bought tires for my vehicles for years at Globe Tire. I stopped by today to have the tires checked. I am driving to Mammoth next week and wanted to make sure the car was ready for snow. They put the car up on the hoist, checked and rotated all the tires for no charge. Handed me back my...
GLOBE TIRE MOTORSPORTS
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Reviewed in June 2010
Overall BVA is a great place for keeping your older Volvos in grat shape. I have a 1996 Volvo that BVA has kept going for the past 10 years. My wife feels comfortable going there as she doesn't feel that Lee will try to snow her with dire stories of uneeded repairs. Lee let's us know what...
BVA INDEPENDENT SERVICE SPECIALISTS
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