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>

At what temperature does salt stop melting ice?

• <div><p>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 <b>10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind that </b>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.</p></div>

Does shoveling your roof prevent ice dams?

• <div><p>Removing snow from your roof can help prevent ice dams, but the best thing to do is address insulation issues in your attic. If you do decide to remove the snow manually, you should always use a roof rake rather than a shovel. You shouldn’t climb your snowy roof in any circumstance, and roof rake allows you to remove the snow from the ground or a ladder. For the best results, remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.</p></div>

• <div><p>While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.</p><p>However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
So far Leo has been great. He worked with my insurance company. Crew was onsite as scheduled and the whole roof replacement was done in one day. Just waiting on my gutters which should be today so if that goes well this was a great experience. Would definitely recommend.
BIG FOOT ROOFING LLC
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Reviewed in September 2025
I called Crown to address a handful of tricky issues regarding my gutters and leaders as I have a flat roof commercial building. Mike came out, on time, identified the issues and deficiencies. We scheduled and he took care of the problem at a fair price. From this experience, if you have a...
Crown Gutters LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Al did a great job, He replaced the gas vent pipes from my gas furnace through a new roof flange to vent 2 ft above the roof. He used type: B gas insulated gas vent pipe. He quoted $933 but the final price was $980. I guess there was a little more to do so there was a slight increase, no...
A and F Chimney Service LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Hector Removed and re-installed a bathroom grab bar that was poorly installed by another handyman. This guy knows what he’s doing. Job turned out real good. Patched up the original tile holes- dare you to find the patch marks.
The Acumen Handyman, LLC.
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Reviewed in January 2024
Joe was very informative regarding the services. provided Mold removal in my basement, provided ATP reading before and after completing the job. I was happy with the services provided. Thank you
Global One Cleaning and Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mighty Dog Roofing have such a high bar! We appreciate the amazing transparency and integrity throughout the whole procedure of our full roof replacement from beginning to end. The end result is a stunning and sturdy metal roof. Big shout out to Tom for making me understand the pros and cons...
Mighty Dog Roofing of Western Connecticut
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Reviewed in April 2022
So happy to get a quick response and educated removal of what turned out to be a bird in the walls of my home. Chuck came prepared and safely removed bird!
Herpetological Surveys, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
John the technician came on time - (10 mins. early) studied & checked out my non-working solar system. Hot water-solar panels on roof. Checked all working parts - found it needed new fluid in system. Charged system - fixed. I used 2 other plumbers before John, and they were clueless.
Waterheaters.com
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Reviewed in March 2014
I called the company to say that I heard animals running in my attic. Left message and the owner of the company called immediately. He sent someone to my house right away. When the man arrived he looked in the attic--didn't see any signs of critters so he went outside to check for entrance...
Eliminate'Em Pest Control Service LLC
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