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>

Do you need to clear snow from the roof?

• <div><p>While removing every snowflake from your roof is unnecessary, you should remove a significant buildup of snow. Since snow is wet and heavy, it can easily cause <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/did-storm-damage-your-roof.htm">damage to your roof</a>, which can lead to needing costly repairs. </p><p>Additionally, when the snow melts but has nowhere to go and refreezes, it can create an ice dam, causing mold concerns due to water leaking into your attic and ceiling. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a snow removal professional to clear heavy snowfall from your roof as soon as possible. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2012
Shane showed up right on time and was very professional. He worked quickly and cleanly. Very honest; I had some concerns and he didn't try to sell me on any unnecessary addt'l services. In fact, it turned out that my chimney was in good shape except for some nests up top which he cleared out....
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Reviewed in January 2016
Arrived on time and immediately got to work. Took maybe an hour. Advised me on problems with the chimney and estimated cost of fixing them.
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Reviewed in March 2016
Great work - on time, efficient and honest. Unfortunately, we now know that our chimney was built with a too small flue so we won't be having any cozy fires anytime soon. BUT so glad we had a professional come check it out before we filled our house with smoke! Thanks for the great work and...
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Reviewed in December 2014
21st Century Chimney Sweep did an excellent job and were great to work with. Jason was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. I have only owned my home for few months so I initially requested my chimney be cleaned but he said it looked good and didn't need to be cleaned. He also did...
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Reviewed in December 2008
Joe called the day before to confirm the appointment was still a go (Sunday) for Monday morning. They arrived on time, laid down tarps to keep things clean, looked at the job and went to work brushing and vacuuming the chimney. Cleaned up. I wrote Joe a check and they left. It took about 45...
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Reviewed in August 2013
Sane arrived on time. He was very professional. He gave a complete detail description of the work he preformed and the condition of our fireplace.
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Reviewed in December 2012
I requested a call ahead appointment so I would know when he would arrive. Shane called about 20 minutes before his arrival. He arrived right on time and worked quickly to clean our chimney that had not been used for several years. He was efficient and professional. He cleaned the area when he...
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Reviewed in January 2014
He was very professional. When I initially called to set the appointment there was still snow and ice on my roof and he said he could come out when that had melted. The day it was gone he did, in fact, call and was at my home within 30 minutes of the call. Very fast and did a great job!
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Reviewed in January 2018
Overall, we were very pleased. Although the fireplace proved to be in bad repair (as we had suspected), Jason gave us several options with different price points. He is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We have already recommended his services to family and friends.
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Reviewed in October 2018
Jason was punctual & professional, and price was reasonable. He was also thorough and noticed a couple other issues that we'll need to fix in the future.
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Four Corners Roofing of Wellsville, LLC

PO Box 214

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Four Corners Roofing of Wellsville, LLC

PO Box 214

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Customers say: Terrific value

17 years of experience

No Job to big or too small. Additional phone - (913) 207-2027. Additional contact name - John Newhouse. Locally owned & operated. Financing available.

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Four corners Roofing. After my large tree damaged my flat roof(North side), Austin came out quickly, game me a clear and honest estimate, walked me through the process. The crew was professional, on time and worked efficiently while keeping the area clean. The quality of the new roof is excellent. There is a clear difference in the quality of material that they removed and replaced it with. They made a stressful situation much easier, and I am very confident in their work! In 2023 I had them replace my main roof, again due to tree damage. They did such a great job, they were my only choice for this repair. Highly recommended."

Kelley M on August 2025

No Job to big or too small. Additional phone - (913) 207-2027. Additional contact name - John Newhouse. Locally owned & operated. Financing available.

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Four corners Roofing. After my large tree damaged my flat roof(North side), Austin came out quickly, game me a clear and honest estimate, walked me through the process. The crew was professional, on time and worked efficiently while keeping the area clean. The quality of the new roof is excellent. There is a clear difference in the quality of material that they removed and replaced it with. They made a stressful situation much easier, and I am very confident in their work! In 2023 I had them replace my main roof, again due to tree damage. They did such a great job, they were my only choice for this repair. Highly recommended."

Kelley M on August 2025

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727 New Jersey St

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Customers say: Quick response

18 years of experience

We have been in business for over 15 years in the Northeast KS area. We are very competitive on rates. If you decide to use us you won't be disappointed. We offer free inspections with purchase of a chimney cleaning. Honesty and safety are the guidelines we've used to get our business to the level its reached. We want nothing more than to help our customers be safe during the winter and to be honest in the process to ensure you will become a residual customer for years to come!

Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

While spotting a bit of algae on your roof may not bother you at first glance, it is certainly bothering your roof shingles. The presence of algae can cause decay and shorten the lifespan of your roof’s shingles, which can lead to much bigger problems down the road. While this issue may seem cosmetic at first glance, it goes much deeper than that.

You can use a pressure washer to clean a whole host of surfaces. The exterior siding of your house is one of the most popular spots, as well as your driveway, garage floor, patio or deck, and even your outdoor furniture. Just be mindful about the amount of pressure you apply to different materials—concrete can handle a lot more than wood, for example.

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.

While removing every snowflake from your roof is unnecessary, you should remove a significant buildup of snow. Since snow is wet and heavy, it can easily cause damage to your roof, which can lead to needing costly repairs.

Additionally, when the snow melts but has nowhere to go and refreezes, it can create an ice dam, causing mold concerns due to water leaking into your attic and ceiling. For these reasons, it’s best to hire a snow removal professional to clear heavy snowfall from your roof as soon as possible.

If you’re asking yourself, should you pressure wash your roof, the answer almost always is no. The water pressure that the power washing machine generates could damage the shingles by forcing water underneath or causing them to loosen. Soft washing with a pump sprayer is the better and safer option.

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