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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drive way was compacted and over grown with grass, weeds, and allowing water into the garage. Had a hill on one side of the house lower against the foundation, getting water in basement. Needed a patio to replace the rotted deck and allow my dog run. Did a great job, hired to rejuvenate and gravel driveway which looks awesome, remove hill along side of house place dirt against house and leave a swell between property to not cause an issue for my neighbor, much dryer in the basement, removed what was left of my rotted deck to put in a patio sloped away from the house. Was too hot for me but they showed up and got everything done quicker than I thought it would be. Very happy I was able to hire them"
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+25

Response time9 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Gild.Co Snow Removal
5.0(
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Gild.co Snow Removal is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
60
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frederico was fast, thorough, and professional. While other contractors were messaging me back and forth, he scheduled an inspection the same day I reached out and did the work the next day. I had a leak in my roof. He repaired the plywood beneath and covered the gap with fresh tarp and shingles, and placed a new foot on my city power connection to prevent the problem from recurring, for under $400. I will definitely call them for future roof repairs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&M Landscaping and Junk Removal
4.8(
4
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Snow Removal

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

At R&M landscape and junk removal we provide a full range of property maintenance services, including snow removal, leaf pickup, lawn mowing, tree and bush trimming, weed removal, junk removal, and general landscaping. We serve the metro area and many surrounding small communities.

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Landscaping/ mowing
Junk removal
Junk removal
Junk removal

+13

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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes—in fact, it’s an important step in how to start a snow blower. Allowing the engine to idle for a few minutes prior to using a snow blower helps it reach its optimal operating temperature, which gets the fuel running properly, improves its performance, and helps prevent stalling during frigid weather.

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.

When temperatures drop far enough, even rock salt can’t melt the ice. The briny solution freezes before it develops, and the salt doesn’t work, which happens around 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind that wind chill and other factors impact ice-melting progress. Some ice melters, like magnesium chloride, work at colder temperatures and work better for deep winter freezes.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

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