Is ice dam removal worth it?

• <div><p>Ice dam removal is costly, but it’s absolutely worth it. If you leave an ice dam as is and don’t take care of it, you’re looking at potentially dangerous situations and high-cost repairs—like roof collapse, leaks, mold problems, gutter damage, and more. Removing ice dams is essential to keeping your home and your family safe in the snowy season.</p></div>

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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>

Q: Will salt melt ice overnight?

• <div><p>Whether salt melts ice overnight will depend on how low the temperature drops. If temperatures stay around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, you can count on salt melting ice overnight. Otherwise, the lower temperatures get, the less effective the salt is in melting ice, and the more likely you&rsquo;ll wake up with a slippery driveway the next day. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: Is there a minimum amount of snow required to use a snowblower?

• <div><p>There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you&rsquo;re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

Q: Is ice dam removal worth it?

• <div><p>Ice dam removal is costly, but it&rsquo;s absolutely worth it. If you leave an ice dam as is and don&rsquo;t take care of it, you&rsquo;re looking at potentially dangerous situations and high-cost repairs&mdash;like roof collapse, leaks, mold problems, gutter damage, and more. Removing ice dams is essential to keeping your home and your family safe in the snowy season.</p></div>

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Last update on October 18, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Kendra came out ASAP to evaluate the job - which was greatly appreciated since tree location & condition made it very dangerous…possible landing on home. David and Adam were awesome! They were professional& concerned about tree removal safely! Removed seven trees in all. Very hard workers. ...
Wholehearted Sellers LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
This company is very responsive and is exceptional at communicating throughout the project. The price was best I could find and the quality of work was superior. If you need trees removed or trimmed this is the best value in northern Michigan.
Straight Up Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2022
Leelanau Lawn and snow always does an extremely good job and is always dependable. Very easy to work with, I highly recommend them.
Leelanau Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in June 2015
Several years ago Rainbow installed their gutters on our home. This past year we needed them removed and then re-installed since we were putting a metal roof on our home. We called them on short notice and they were able to squeeze us into their schedule. Very happy with the quality of their...
Rainbow Bath & Shower
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Reviewed in February 2015
4 years after roof replacement, two significant leaks developed under snow load or heavy rain. Began calling Rick Graham in December 2013. I had held out $500 from the original replacement as I was very unhappy about the flashing detail on one side of the roof and predicted it would leak. I said...
R. Graham Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They have great in store service and are professional. But there service falls short. I've taken two items in a snow bolwer and a chain saw. The bottom plate on the snow blower was not secured with all of the bolts I finish the job. When they repaired the chain saw, the first time it was...
Lark Lawn & Garden Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
My fiance and I both bring our cars to Cedar Auto Repair. They are a small local operation, but dedicated and professional. Even in the dead of winter, their phone is always ringing and their auto bay is full--a testament to the fact that they do good work and have a loyal client base. My...
Cedar Auto Repair
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Reviewed in June 2013
Worked with us every step of the way...when a problem arose, they'd offer solutions and then immediately take care of it...also offered snow removal several times during winter, and this year (2013) started sprinklers again and reseeded lawn....used many of our old stone pavers and field stone...
ULTIMATE DESIGNS & LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in January 2013
I noticed this company removing a huge mature pine at a neighbors house earlier this month. That tree was right next to the house; however, they left the area so perfect it was impossible to see there had been any work done. When i saw how things were done, I walked over and asked for a price...
Wilborn Tree Service Inc
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