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: What happens if you don't shovel your roof?

• <div><p>Clearing snow from your roof can be a tedious and time-consuming job. Even so, it is extremely important to maintain your roof during the winter months. You can help prevent ice dams and avoid roof collapse.</p><p>As a side note, rather than shoveling your roof, you should always use a roof rake to modify the job. Otherwise, call in a professional.</p></div>

Q: How do I remove snow without damaging my driveway?

• <div><p>The best snow removal tools include a snowblower or a plastic shovel since they're less likely to damage your driveway's surface. Metal shovels can crack asphalt and concrete. It's also a good idea to install driveway markers since they can make it much easier for you to identify where you should shovel without damaging the surrounding yard. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove snow from my sidewalk and driveway?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, snow removal is compulsory in public spaces, including the sidewalk in front of your house, so you need to remove snow there. You could face fines for failure to clear your sidewalk in a timely manner&mdash;usually within 24 hours of the snowfall stopping. More importantly, your sidewalk needs to be safe for pedestrians to use, and you could face legal issues if someone slips on your sidewalk because you failed to clear it. Sidewalk removal services might seem expensive, but they&rsquo;re well worth it to avoid these issues.</p></div>

Q: Does knocking down icicles help ice dams?

• <div><p>Knocking down icicles won&rsquo;t help prevent ice dams, as the dams form on the bottoms of your roof slopes and not on the gutters themselves. However, removing icicles can reduce the risk of injury if they form over heavily trafficked areas, and it can help prevent permanent damage to your gutters. Just be sure to wear safety equipment and always stay on the ground while knocking them down.</p></div>

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Last update on November 02, 2025

Reviewed in July 2023
Team arrived on time to complete the removal of 3 trees and cut back limbs that were laying on/near the roof. Very professional, did a better than expected job, cleaned up when finished. Highly recommended, would hire again.
G Solis Tree Services
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very professional on removing bushes. Would of appreciated better clean up. With the small branches and leaves.
Holman Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2018
I had a tough job which involved several large trees that had grown over the house. Removal required several days of work carefully rope lowering large limbs to avoid damaging the house or roof. This work was done with care and was of the highest quality. The tree trimmings were removed, tree...
Underwood Lawn and Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2017
He didn't clean the pipe he had removed while he was up in attic. I looked inside of it and there was still lint inside the pipe. I used a water hose to do the final cleaning job my self. The flex pipe tape he used to reinstall it with fell off after a few weeks. I noticed it was not tight. He...
All Day Chimney & Dryer Vent
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Reviewed in July 2015
I was Impressed with the knowledge and superior workmanship this team exhibited. They removed an old wood privacy fence and installed a new fence with double gate. They showed up right on time and worked hard through out the day with no breaks. It took a little longer than they expected...
DRR Properties, Inc. Home Repair and Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2014
First of all, building a pool is not for the faint of heart. We knew that going in to the process so were very diligent in getting quotes from multiple companies and spending time with each of them. We had a rough design of what we wanted and key features that were important so we used that to...
GOLD MEDAL POOLS & OUTDOOR LIVING, INC
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Reviewed in October 2014
I contacted Mike Harvey and asked him for a quote to paint and attach my spoiler on my Mercedes (the previous owner had tried to make it look like non-AMG model and removed it and debadged). He gave me good quote so I brought the spoiler to them. Their shop is in a rough neighborhood, but you...
Harvey's Paint & Body
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Reviewed in May 2013
In word, awful. He did the mirror first (which I should have learned from) and tried to hang it on a small hook, which it tore out of our wall and almost shattered (damaged the bottom). We still have a mark in our wall from where it pulled out. He then was doing the Wine Cellar and Front...
HomePro Services
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