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>

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Q: What can happen if you don’t remove ice dams?

• <div><p>If not removed, ice dams can damage your gutters, roof, and home&rsquo;s interior. The weight of these heavy ice formations can break gutters and downspouts. Water intrusion can happen underneath ice dams when there&rsquo;s no way for melting snow to drain off the roof, and roof sheathing, walls, ceilings, and attic spaces can suffer water damage.</p></div>

Q: Is safe to walk on a roof with snow?

• <div><p>It is a bad idea to try to walk on a roof with snow on it. In fact, you should stay off your roof all year long, even when it is dry and sunny outside. There are too many things that can go wrong, and one misstep can cause serious injury or even death.</p><p>Rather, if you need to get something done on your roof, call in a pro. They have the right experience and know-how to get things done safely on a snowy roof, including snow removal.</p></div>

Q: Are there scheduling flexibility options for removal services?

• <div><p>Yes, many companies offer convenient options to accommodate service timing needs.</p></div>

Q: Should I remove icicles from my roof?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s a good idea to leave the icicles on your roof and wait for the warmer weather to melt them away naturally. You should only remove icicles if you believe they&rsquo;re heavy enough to cause damage to your home or anyone who enters it.</p></div>

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I had them remove a racoon from my property. Seamless, honest and a pleasure doing business with.
Pestinator, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Usually don't leave bad reviews, but paid $15,000 to remove a tree and he broke our steps, stone wall, our fence, also town fence, and yard destroyedwith holes in ground. then says he didn't do any if it and leaves it for us to find. I understand people make mistakes and things happen just own...
FREY TREE SPECIALIST
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Reviewed in March 2021
The West Shore Home bath remodeling crew was fantastic! Evan S. and Trevor M. were on time and went over every detail before starting the job, even reminding me to catch some water for my coffee pot before shutting off the water. They worked every minute. They were professional, efficient,...
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Reviewed in November 2017
After some delay on my part and Tim's we selected a date for completion. The workman arrived at 7;am and completed the job by approx.3;pm. These men did outstanding work hardly taking breaks and instillation was like a well oiled machine.They were neat and clean and removed all trash and papers...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Rain delays, had to finish another project today, will have everyone there tomorrow. Dug out the footer, had it poured and walls blocked while the basement was not dug out. Had to tear our a basement window and blocks to drive the front end loader in and out of the basement to remove the...
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