When should I call a company about snow removal?

• <div><p>The best time to<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hiring-snow-removal-what-know.htm"> hire a snow removal professional</a> is long before snow falls in your area. Signing up for a seasonal contract not only provides peace of mind that your property will be cleared every time it snows, but it’s also often more affordable to sign a contract than paying for one-off services. If you prefer one-off shoveling services, you should contact your snow removal company the day before a storm is expected to schedule service. You can also call the morning of the snowfall, but this might result in delays.</p></div>

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Q: How much weight can a roof take from snow?

• <div><p>Most roofs can take quite a bit of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-how-much-snow-can-your-roof-hold.htm">weight from snow</a>, but their ability to handle heavy snow is not unlimited. Most roofs can handle about 20 pounds per cubic foot of fresh snow. Ice, ice dams, and other factors can contribute to dangerous roof weight. Newer roofs, sloped roofs, and those that have more support can hold more snow than older roofs, flat roofs, and roofs with widely spaced beams. To figure out how much snow your roof can hold, you will need to contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/roofing/">professional roofing contractor</a> to calculate the maximum snow load for your specific roof.</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: How do you start a snowblower after sitting?

• <div><p>Before firing up your snowblower, ensure that essential switches are in the correct starting position. Take a moment to double-check the throttle, fuel shut-off, and choke, ensuring they're firmly set to the &quot;on&quot; position. Precision in verifying each switch's alignment is crucial, so don't rush through this critical step.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to remove an ice dam?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ice-dam-removal-cost.htm">Ice dam removal costs</a> anywhere from $650 to $2,000, with most people paying about $1,200 for this service. The price you pay will depend on a few factors, including the removal method. If your pro uses salt or tablets to get rid of the ice dams, you might only pay $200 to $300. But if they use steam, your costs could increase to $800 to $1,200. </p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in January 2023
I contracted Frey Tree specialists to remove several trees and stumps as well as prune a number of trees on my property. I’m very happy with the service and found Frey to be very professional. I was impressed with the speed in which the completed the work and they left my property in beautiful...
Frey Tree Specialist and Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2017
Great! Arrived within 45 minutes of my call. Removed some tough items including a massive work bench that had to be cut apart.
JimmyTheJunkman.com
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Reviewed in May 2017
Junk King was very professional and prompt to return calls. They showed up on time and completed the hot tub removal in just a few hours. After cutting out the hot tub they cleaned up the entire area. I was very happy and will defintely hire them again!
Junk King Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jen was excellent with helping us on selections and then measured it all out. The price was very good considering that the installers did EVERYTHING from Removal of old, installing padding, installing 2 types of carpeting and then resetting furniture-truly a Painless process. The installers...
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
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Reviewed in November 2015
Very nice and did a great job. They were here when they said they will be here. Very professional and made sure everything were protected. They cleaned all the porches and removed all the debris and did everything really well. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Mt Pleasant Window & Remodeling Co
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Reviewed in June 2015
The extremely cold temperatures this past winter caused the ceramic tiles in our kitchen to shift and "tent". On the advice of the contractor, we submitted a claim to our homeowners insurance. The contractor was present when the claim adjuster came to assess the damage. This was a job that...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Owner, Charlie Dillon, is reliable, honest, dependable, and conscientious. We continue to rely upon him for our snow removal and other related needs.
Dillon's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2013
great selection of quality merchandise unlike the bigger furniture stores in the area. wonderful local company with wonderful customer service and no nonsense given. deliverd when I asked and removed and set up new like the pros they are.
CHROMA TV & APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in July 2013
After I was dissatisfied, the owner Lee brought my vehicle in, removed the wind visors, and refunded my money, no questions asked.
TRUCK N STUFF
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Reviewed in March 2012
I had asked for a detailed estimate, as I wasn't sure if I was just going to have them top the trees or remove them totally. I did not recieve what I requested, but was given a verbal quote of $1200 to take down both trees.
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