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: 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>

Q: How much snow is too much snow on a roof?

• <div><p>Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once <b>over six inches of snow</b> accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-questions-ask-hiring-ice-dam-removal-company.htm">ice dams</a>, 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&rsquo;s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.</p></div>

Q: Should you let your snow blower warm up?

• <div><p>Yes&mdash;in fact, it&rsquo;s an important step in <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-start-snowblower.htm">how to start a snow blower</a>. 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. </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: How long does snow removal take?

• <div><p>Time varies based on the property size and snow depth, but most jobs take 1-3 hours.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in February 2014
Ed was very professional, came promptly and cleaned our iced driveway in Ramsey. Would definitely hire him again.
EDWARD BELL CREATIVE LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in March 2017
20 Min Response Time. Great Communication, they kept me informed from the minute they arrived until the job was complete. (I was at work.) I would definitely call them again!
Falletta Masonry
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Reviewed in March 2014
Called Mr. Kay and got him himself;not a service or a recording. He promised to come a certain time and did. He gave us a price quote and time we could be back and was prompt. He is courteous and friendly. He is on out list of service perople we use
Mr K's Services Inc
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Reviewed in November 2005
THERE WAS A LOT OF SNOW AND ICE ON MY DRIVEWAY. A LOT OF SNOW HAD BUILT UP OVER A COUPLE OF DAYS OF NO ONE PLOWING IT. WHEN THEY CAME THEY REMOVED IT VERY QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY.
CROSS RIVER SHELL SERVICE
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Reviewed in January 2014
Tomasso Contracting arrives before the storm to salt the areas. During the storm Michael and his crew are onsite a few times to keep the parking lots clear, the sidewalks free of ice and snow for our tenants. He is very patient and works with our tenants to move their vehicles and clear the...
Tomasso Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in January 2015
The requirement was to clear the driveway from snow or ice before 7:00 am any day that has snow or freezing temperature over night. The price charged was premium and the service was economy. They did not arrive on schedule most days, and did not have equipment to spread salt. They used...
GREEN DESIRE LANDSCAPING AND MASONRY TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in February 2014
Prime Home Improvement did a great job, making very good use of the time they quoted. Very clear in communicating the Angie's List deal and the work they provided. Would recommend and use again. Thank you.
Prime Home Improvement
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Reviewed in February 2014
My experience with Barts could not have been better, they do what they say, when they say they are going to do it all in a very professional and safe manner. It can be very difficult to manage contractors to get work done, but there no management necessary with Barts. I have used them for tree...
Barts Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2005
THE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS COMPANY IS GOOD. THEY ARRIVE EARLY AND THE PATHWAYS ARE ALWAYS DONE WELL. THERE IS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH ICE OR SNOW BEING IN THE WAY.
MANUEL PINHO LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in March 2015
The snow and ice removal was not an issue. The communications about the cost above and beyond the standard $349 service call fee was the problem. I chose to do a little more than what was covered in the standard service call fee and the agreed on an amount of $900 total for services with their...
Honey Do Men Home Remodeling & Repair
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THOMAS HANDY SERVICES LLC

THOMAS HANDY SERVICES LLC

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2 years of experience

Welcome to Thomas Handy Services LLC. We are a family owned and operated business with over 8 years of experience in handyman work, lawn and yard work, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, snow removal, and window cleaning. We take pride in our work and look forward to working with you! Please contact us for a quote!

"Mr. Thomas and his team did a fantastic job removing the weeds and trimming our hedges. Highly recommended."

Peter S on July 2025

"Mr. Thomas and his team did a fantastic job removing the weeds and trimming our hedges. Highly recommended."

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E-C Build

E-C Build

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7 years of experience

E-C Build, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than three years of experience serving Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Eric fixed my ceiling light and did a great job. He made it easy to communicate the issue and schedule a time to come fix it. He showed up on time and efficiently got the job done. I would use E-C Build again for other projects."

Emma R on June 2020

"Eric fixed my ceiling light and did a great job. He made it easy to communicate the issue and schedule a time to come fix it. He showed up on time and efficiently got the job done. I would use E-C Build again for other projects."

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THOMAS HANDY SERVICES LLC

THOMAS HANDY SERVICES LLC

E-C Build

E-C Build

Ruben's Masonry

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Relentlessnycllc

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F&L

Cardinal Concrete & Paving

Cardinal Concrete & Paving

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NYCMG

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Dan Man Services LLC.

Dan Man Services LLC.

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