How much does snow removal cost?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-annual-snow-removal-contract-cost.htm">cost of a snow removal service</a> is around <b>$85</b>, but this depends heavily on the amount of snow, your location, and the seasonal demand. An annual snow removal contract will typically cost between <b>$200 and $600</b> for the season. Keep in mind that single services are usually based on the amount of snow, with every six inches adding to your total. You can expect to pay between <b>$40 and $200 </b>in most cases or as high as <b>$500 or more</b> for excessive snowfall. In many cases, it’s more affordable to enter into an annual contract.</p></div>

Do heated roof cables prevent ice damming?

• <div><p>Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-ice-dams.htm">Ice damming</a> <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-prevent-ice-dams.htm">happens when ice forms on the roof</a> (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home. </p></div>

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Q: Can I use cat litter or sand to melt the ice in my driveway?

• <div><p>Some commercial services use <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sand-vs-salt-for-snow.htm">sand when clearing ice</a>, but that&rsquo;s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won&rsquo;t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.</p></div>

Q: Can I put salt on my roof for ice dams?

• <div><p>It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It&rsquo;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&rsquo;s damaging to plants and animals. </p></div>

Q: How long does removal take?

• <div><p>Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
Roof needed to be done asap due to upcoming weather conditions to prevent further more damages to household . Needed an experienced contractor/carpenter & Mr. Galinato and his crew finished within 2 days . Complete tear down and install 100% satisfaction
Gali Construction LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
Superior customer service. Highly professional and dedicated team. They wasted no time and focused on the removal and reinstallation of our new central AC unit with the work complete in one working day. We highly recommend R.I.P. AC LLC for all your air conditioning needs.
R.I.P AC LLC
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Reviewed in December 2017
The communication was good, appointment(s) easily made/kept always, work completed as agreed and exceeded my expectations. I've worked with Maui Roofing before when having my entire roof rebuilt and the work quality was excellent. I chose these folks again and it was an even better experience. I...
Maui Roofing
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Reviewed in May 2017
I was very pleased with Rob's work. It was a big job involving the removal of walls and installing a new kitchen. He was very reliable, honest and skilled. I have done many renovations, and this one was the most trouble free due to Rob's integrity.
Robert Gibson
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Reviewed in July 2016
a few days after work was done the house was broken into and items taken could only have been know by those that had been in the house before hand. I am not saying that the staff came back to the house knowing that the home owner was in the hospital but, again, the items taken took some time,...
Colleen's Cleaning
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Reviewed in April 2014
Dennis arrived on time. . . even after the 4" or more of snow. He came well equipped to do the job and went strait to work. Dennis is pleasant and courteous. We will call him again to do some more
Dennis Silvers Carpentry
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Reviewed in January 2014
I was very impressed by Mark Powell, who cleaned my carpets and area rugs. He was right on time, and took great care in removing stubborn pet stains from my upstairs hallway. He really did a good job with deodorizing my area rugs, and he extracted the water very thoroughly. He is truly a...
Thomas Carpet Cleaners
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Reviewed in August 2013
I would highly recommend Paul and his team! They did a fantastic job, were very professional, very reasonably priced, and Paul even came back a couple of days later when the roof was dry to make sure everything was ok. We are very happy with the work they did!
Five Star Roof Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2013
We've had a roof leak for quite a while. We had several roof companies try o fix it but the roof is a bit askew in its design. So it would leak again next rain after they fixed it. My wife's friend recommended Stev from Maui's Handyman Service. Seems he repaired hers. So we call him and he...
Maui's Handyman Service
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Reviewed in May 2011
Everything went GREAT! I really like the fact that Allen Tyndall showed up on time, and personally performed all of the tricky tree removal himself. He had two of his employees with him, and it was a true team effort. Without a doubt, I had a difficult tree to be removed. However, Mr....
Tyndall Tree Services
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Some commercial services use sand when clearing ice, but that’s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won’t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.

The average cost of a snow removal service is around $85, but this depends heavily on the amount of snow, your location, and the seasonal demand. An annual snow removal contract will typically cost between $200 and $600 for the season. Keep in mind that single services are usually based on the amount of snow, with every six inches adding to your total. You can expect to pay between $40 and $200 in most cases or as high as $500 or more for excessive snowfall. In many cases, it’s more affordable to enter into an annual contract.

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.

Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. Ice damming happens when ice forms on the roof (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home.

Removal typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour per item, depending on accessibility and size.

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