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: How much does a good snow blower cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-annual-snow-removal-contract-cost.htm">Purchasing a snow blower costs</a> <b>$100 to $2,300 on average</b>. It all depends on the make, model, and age of the machine you choose. You can also go the rental route if you only need your snow blower for a temporary period. Renting a snow blower costs an average of <b>$75 per day</b> from your local hardware store or rental facility. </p></div>

Q: How much does hiring a pro to melt ice cost?

• <div><p>Snow removal services cost between <b>$50 and $200</b>, depending on the type and size of the job. Ice-melting services are often offered alongside snow removal and other winter maintenance scheduling. You can contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/snow-removal/">local snow removal service</a> to ask about rates in your area, and if they offer residential removal services.</p></div>

Q: Should I remove icicles from my roof?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s a good idea to leave the icicles on your roof and wait for the warmer weather to melt them away naturally. You should only remove icicles if you believe they&rsquo;re heavy enough to cause damage to your home or anyone who enters it.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to remove snow from your roof?

• <div><p>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-removing-snow-and-ice-your-roof.htm">ways to remove snow from your roof</a>: using a snow rake, salting the roof with calcium chloride, using a rope (cautiously), and using heating cables. It&rsquo;s important to mention that pretty, fluffy, sparkling snow weighs a great deal, and when physically removing snow from a roof, you should be aware of large snow slabs breaking off. These can weigh hundreds of pounds and are a real danger, so be extremely careful anytime you&rsquo;re doing this type of work. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
They arrived on time with all equipment needed to do the job to remove large branches rubbing on my roof. Additionaly they had a solution for saving a tree I did not want to lose. All debris was hauled away at the end of the job and everything was nice and clean.
Lake Area Tree Worx LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Patrick was the beat. Very compassionate, professinal I can not praise them enough . I had a huge tree that feel on my home and they removed and hauled it away.
ProAct Tree Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Locally owned, efficient, and professional. The price for the job was very reasonable and he really paid attention to removing not only the stump to below grade, but he also followed the larger roots near the stump & ground them too.
STUMPROS
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Reviewed in November 2022
They did a great job removing the tree then cleaned up. They hauled off everything and did not leave a mess. Would recommend them.
Karam Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
Excellent job!! Very professional and safety conscious!! When they left, there was barley any evidence that the tree ever existed. Yard was raked and all debris was removed!! Very satisfied! Highly recommend!!!
Family Land & Tree Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
They removed a 1/2" natural gas line that ran up through my kitchen (exposed, not in a wall) and into the attic for the furnace. They capped the line under the house and left the furnace line ready to accept a new natural gas line that they had run up into the attic on a previous service call.
Dautriel's Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Needed to have a small bathroom re-sheet rocked and replace baseboard and crown molding. Only a single cabinet and a toilet needed to be removed along with tear out of existing sheet rock walls. I would do the painting. The square footage of bathroom was approximately 30 square feet. He bid...
Genesis Construction
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Reviewed in September 2013
They had to special order the door opener. Once it arrived the service techs provided Excellent service. Removed all old parts and spent the time to insure I new how to operate the new mounted control boxes. I highly recommend these guys.
A DOOR-WORKS INC
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Reviewed in August 2011
We discovered termites in an interior wall. He removed all the damaged wood (sprayed for termites), replaced the floor supports, rebuilt the floor and walls, and installed a new shower.
Jonathan Keith
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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Purchasing a snow blower costs $100 to $2,300 on average. It all depends on the make, model, and age of the machine you choose. You can also go the rental route if you only need your snow blower for a temporary period. Renting a snow blower costs an average of $75 per day from your local hardware store or rental facility.

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.

Snow removal services cost between $50 and $200, depending on the type and size of the job. Ice-melting services are often offered alongside snow removal and other winter maintenance scheduling. You can contact a local snow removal service to ask about rates in your area, and if they offer residential removal services.

In most cases, it’s a good idea to leave the icicles on your roof and wait for the warmer weather to melt them away naturally. You should only remove icicles if you believe they’re heavy enough to cause damage to your home or anyone who enters it.

There are several ways to remove snow from your roof: using a snow rake, salting the roof with calcium chloride, using a rope (cautiously), and using heating cables. It’s important to mention that pretty, fluffy, sparkling snow weighs a great deal, and when physically removing snow from a roof, you should be aware of large snow slabs breaking off. These can weigh hundreds of pounds and are a real danger, so be extremely careful anytime you’re doing this type of work.

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