How do I thaw frozen gutters?

• <div><p>If you do end up with frozen gutters, it's important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-thaw-frozen-gutter-or-downspout.htm">thaw them correctly</a>. Thawing your gutters slowly is far safer than trying to break apart the ice. Once you get through the ice, bring in a gutter professional to check out the effectiveness of your heated system.</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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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: How much does snow removal cost for businesses?

• <div><p>Costs range from $50 to $150 per hour, depending on the property size and service frequency.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you leave snow on your roof?

• <div><p>You may be wondering if you really need the snow removed from your roof. Since most roofs can only handle 20 pounds per square foot of snow accumulation, there is a tipping point when you are suddenly at risk of roof collapse. This can cause a lot of damage, not just to your home, but to your belongings, too. It also poses a physical danger to your family. Also, a lot of snow on a roof makes it more susceptible to ice dams, leaks, and water damage.</p></div>

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Last update on October 31, 2025

Reviewed in January 2022
Tom answered the phone immediately for snow removal. Came the same day and did an excellent job on two long sections of sidewalk. In addition, he shoveled my walk and put down salt. Definitely a hard worker and I’ll continue to use his service. I highly recommend him.
Thomas Dixon Tree and Snow Removal
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Reviewed in November 2020
Thaddeus called to set up appointment for quote. He wore a mask and removed his shoes when entering a house my husband and I flipped for sale. Within a week the technicians, Adama and Cam came to remove the mold in the attic. They were courteous and efficient. This is a top notch company and I...
Mold Medics
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Reviewed in August 2017
The young man who did the work was very experienced despite his age - he said he was "from the Amish" & had been doing the work since he was 14. He did the whole job by himself - no helper. He replaced 8 windows in one day & finished after dark, when it had started to snow. he was very polite &...
Window World of Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in January 2015
Prompt, courteous technicians Carpet looked better Some stains not removed
Hadad Services
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Reviewed in January 2015
The technician arrived on time (even with the snow) and got to work immediately. He was very courteous and friendly. He finished the work in about an hour and explained everything to me. I am completely satisfied.
South Hills Electric LLC Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in March 2013
We called for service at 4 o'clock Saturday since we had a accident with the garage door and it would not go down on a very cold and snowing day. We called and got Matt at the end of his work day and he got here within the hour it took several hours to do the repair so it could operate again. ...
Jelly's Garage Doors & Dumpsters
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Reviewed in November 2012
They were very good and able to remove the nest with no issue. They were very responsive and came out within a day or two of contacting them.
Spectrum Pest Control
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Reviewed in January 2012
I hired Gerard Plumbing to come to my home to remove and replace the bathroom vanity faucets. They arrived on time and as soon as he came in the house they removed their shoes and put on paper slippers. They removed the old bathroom faucets and installed new ones. They price by the job and not...
Gerard Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in February 2011
I was concerned that Frank might cancel that day due to a snow storm, but Frank and 3 workers showed up on time. My very old carpeting and crumbling padding were removed in about 4-1/2 hours, much more quickly than I had expected; the debris was totally cleared away and all my furniture was...
GreenEx Cleanouts
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