Washington Gutter Ice Removal Service
Why would I need gutter ice removal?
Ice dams often cause leaks into a home as mentioned on our Ice Dam Removal page. An often overlooked area is the gutters.
When water melts and runs off of the roof and into the gutters, it often freezes. There is hardly ever any insulation on gutters in Washington and they are typically made of thin metal. Once cold, they'll remain cold and do not help water runoff if filled with ice resulting in "gutter ice" that can fill the gutters and downspouts.
Icicles can be a beautiful thing, but they are really an indicator that your gutters are starting to fill with ice. Many times, those icicles are formed by water that has run over the top of a portion of frozen gutters. Hopefully, all of that water flows over the top and down to the ground. However, the water may also be leaching back into the facia boards, and into the soffits of your home. As it puddles there, it will begin to leak down the walls and through your ceilings. This would be time for a gutter ice removal service like The Ice Dam Crew.
The weight added to your gutter system by frozen water and icicles can begin to pull your gutters away from your home. This creates additional gaps that water may get into. Gutter systems are nailed into the side of your home and if they pull away, water will get into those nail holes and you home. Not every leak is a disaster, but they will all cause spotting, rot and other damage to your walls and ceilings.
When water melts and runs off of the roof and into the gutters, it often freezes. There is hardly ever any insulation on gutters in Washington and they are typically made of thin metal. Once cold, they'll remain cold and do not help water runoff if filled with ice resulting in "gutter ice" that can fill the gutters and downspouts.
Icicles can be a beautiful thing, but they are really an indicator that your gutters are starting to fill with ice. Many times, those icicles are formed by water that has run over the top of a portion of frozen gutters. Hopefully, all of that water flows over the top and down to the ground. However, the water may also be leaching back into the facia boards, and into the soffits of your home. As it puddles there, it will begin to leak down the walls and through your ceilings. This would be time for a gutter ice removal service like The Ice Dam Crew.
The weight added to your gutter system by frozen water and icicles can begin to pull your gutters away from your home. This creates additional gaps that water may get into. Gutter systems are nailed into the side of your home and if they pull away, water will get into those nail holes and you home. Not every leak is a disaster, but they will all cause spotting, rot and other damage to your walls and ceilings.
Will a leaf guard or gutter guard help?
That is a common question and the answer is: Maybe.
Not all gutter covers installed in Washington are the same so the answer is that it simply depends on the style that you have installed. Many of these systems are designed to keep leaves out of your gutters and downspouts. They let the water flow freely into the gutters. That water can still freeze and cause problems with gutter ice that will require a gutter ice removal by a professional service company
Once the water freezes in your gutters and downspouts, there is just no place for it to go other than out of the gutter. Just like a glass of water, once your gutters are full, water will spill over If you've ever overfilled a glass, you'll remember the water doesn't just go out one side. It goes over all the sides.
Melted snow and ice from your roof will do the same thing. It will run down the side of your home and create icicles over the gutters. But the water can also leak behind the gutter and into your soffits. Once there, it can refreeze or begin rolling down inside your home behind the siding and into your studs.
This water will begin to create mold and mildew when temperatures warm up. You studs, siding and insulation will all be compromised as well. While the wall may not collapse right away, if the problem continues, it can create a big problem later.
Not all gutter covers installed in Washington are the same so the answer is that it simply depends on the style that you have installed. Many of these systems are designed to keep leaves out of your gutters and downspouts. They let the water flow freely into the gutters. That water can still freeze and cause problems with gutter ice that will require a gutter ice removal by a professional service company
Once the water freezes in your gutters and downspouts, there is just no place for it to go other than out of the gutter. Just like a glass of water, once your gutters are full, water will spill over If you've ever overfilled a glass, you'll remember the water doesn't just go out one side. It goes over all the sides.
Melted snow and ice from your roof will do the same thing. It will run down the side of your home and create icicles over the gutters. But the water can also leak behind the gutter and into your soffits. Once there, it can refreeze or begin rolling down inside your home behind the siding and into your studs.
This water will begin to create mold and mildew when temperatures warm up. You studs, siding and insulation will all be compromised as well. While the wall may not collapse right away, if the problem continues, it can create a big problem later.
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Can you make the water stop running into my home?
Removing gutter ice is the only way to stop the water. The Ice Dam Crew can not only help, but we do it quickly. On top of that, we do it safely so as not to damage your gutters or roofing materials.
We use steam to clear gutter ice, unlike many other companies that use a heated pressure washer. This gives you fast results with little to no damage to your roof.
Faster results means savings for you as well. It's not all about the old adage: "Time is money." The reality is the faster you can stop the water running into your home, the faster you can stop additional damage. If water continues to flood in, it can collapse ceilings, ruin walls and flooring and turn electronics into useless items. We guarantee that we will stop the water from coming into your home within 30 minutes of beginning work.
Ice Dam Crew is one of Washington's leading and trusted gutter ice removal companies. We work all over Washington. From Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. The Ice Dam Crew is fully bonded and Insured for all residential and commercial properties in Washington. We are a family owned company and understand the problems that can arise from water leaking into a home.
We do NOT use hot water pressure washers like most Ice Dam Removal companies do as these damage your roof and shingles when they blast 4000 PSI out of the tip of the hose and do not burn as hot as a true custom steamer. Please see our FAQ's page to see the difference between our True Steamer and our competitors hot water pressure washer.
We use steam to clear gutter ice, unlike many other companies that use a heated pressure washer. This gives you fast results with little to no damage to your roof.
Faster results means savings for you as well. It's not all about the old adage: "Time is money." The reality is the faster you can stop the water running into your home, the faster you can stop additional damage. If water continues to flood in, it can collapse ceilings, ruin walls and flooring and turn electronics into useless items. We guarantee that we will stop the water from coming into your home within 30 minutes of beginning work.
Ice Dam Crew is one of Washington's leading and trusted gutter ice removal companies. We work all over Washington. From Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. The Ice Dam Crew is fully bonded and Insured for all residential and commercial properties in Washington. We are a family owned company and understand the problems that can arise from water leaking into a home.
We do NOT use hot water pressure washers like most Ice Dam Removal companies do as these damage your roof and shingles when they blast 4000 PSI out of the tip of the hose and do not burn as hot as a true custom steamer. Please see our FAQ's page to see the difference between our True Steamer and our competitors hot water pressure washer.
Fully Bonded & Insured Gutter Ice Removal Service
Removing gutter ice from your roof can be dangerous and may cause damage if you do not get professional help. The trained professionals from The Ice Dam Crew will come to your Washington home and can remove your gutter ice and ice dams from your roof in a safe timely manner. We use true steamers, this means it is a low pressure machine burning at 400 degrees. This steam cuts through the ice on your roof and does not melt it using a hot water pressure washer like the other guys.
Climbing onto a snowy/icy roof in the middle of winter any time of day or night is dangerous. This is why we want to ensure you that we are fully bonded and insured for your safety and ours. We take all of the required safety measures needed to stay safe on your roof. Having a trustworthy company working on your roof is important so that is why we want to give you piece of mind with our before during and after photos and our 22+ years of experience.
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Climbing onto a snowy/icy roof in the middle of winter any time of day or night is dangerous. This is why we want to ensure you that we are fully bonded and insured for your safety and ours. We take all of the required safety measures needed to stay safe on your roof. Having a trustworthy company working on your roof is important so that is why we want to give you piece of mind with our before during and after photos and our 22+ years of experience.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve The Following Areas:
- Bellevue
- Bellingham
- Everett
- Federal Way
- Kent
- Kirkland
- Renton
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Spokane Valley
- Tacoma
- Vancouver
- Yakima
- And All Areas in Between
If you are experiencing issues with gutter ice beyond those areas, just give us a call! We may be able to make special accommodations to suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gutter Ice Removal in Washington
There are many reasons why The Ice Dam Crew uses a steamer to remove your ice dams in the MN and WI metro areas.
1. A steamer is low pressure & a pressure washer is high pressure. This means we will not cut into your roof using a steamer and cause damage like a pressure washer would.
2. Steamers get much hotter than a pressure washer and are safer and more effective. Pressure washers use pressure to cut through the ice. This means we get done with the job faster!
3. Less water is used with a steamer so this means you save $$$ on your water bill!
1. A steamer is low pressure & a pressure washer is high pressure. This means we will not cut into your roof using a steamer and cause damage like a pressure washer would.
2. Steamers get much hotter than a pressure washer and are safer and more effective. Pressure washers use pressure to cut through the ice. This means we get done with the job faster!
3. Less water is used with a steamer so this means you save $$$ on your water bill!
There are two main reasons Ice dams form. Reason one is there is not enough insulation in your attic. This may cause your roof to heat up. When it is cold outside and your roof heats up this causes the bottom layer of snow to melt, once the running water reaches the overhang of your roof (Which does not heat up) it will freeze on the edge. Over time the ice will keep building up and then the water will have no place to go besides into your home and down your walls.
The second reason Ice Dams and Gutter Ice form is from having too much snow on your roof. Having a lot much snow on your roof covers your roof vents which release heat from your roof. When the snow is over your vents it acts as insulation on top of your roof keeping the heat in. In this case, it acts the same way as not having enough insulation, it will heat up your roof and cause the water to freeze on the edge of your roof. Clearing the snow off of your roof after each snowfall is very beneficial in preventing ice dams.
The second reason Ice Dams and Gutter Ice form is from having too much snow on your roof. Having a lot much snow on your roof covers your roof vents which release heat from your roof. When the snow is over your vents it acts as insulation on top of your roof keeping the heat in. In this case, it acts the same way as not having enough insulation, it will heat up your roof and cause the water to freeze on the edge of your roof. Clearing the snow off of your roof after each snowfall is very beneficial in preventing ice dams.
Preventing Ice Dams is much easier and more cost effective than needing to remove ice dams from your roof and possibly needing to do renovations from water damage.
Keeping the snow off of your roof is the best thing to do to for your roof when preventing Ice dams. Ice dams cannot form when there is no water on your roof to cause them?
Here are a few tips when removing the snow from your roof.:
Uncomfortable with this? If you need to hire a professional to remove the snow and ice from your roof be sure to find the right company. Check to make sure they are bonded and insured and when they are on your roof don't be afraid to ask questions to ensure safety procedures.
Keeping the snow off of your roof is the best thing to do to for your roof when preventing Ice dams. Ice dams cannot form when there is no water on your roof to cause them?
Here are a few tips when removing the snow from your roof.:
- If you choose to do it yourself always have safety gear when climbing onto your roof. Use chains for your boots, harness yourself so you do not fall, use a plastic shovel and not one with a metal tip and always shovel towards the ground so you do not tear shingles off of your roof.
- When using a snow rake to remove snow from your roof be sure to scrape all the way down to your shingles. Do not only remove most of the snow. When this happens the snow rake actually packs down the snow to your roof and this packed down snow turns to ice and in most cases goes up your roof much further. In most cases when this happens ice dams form the entire length of the area you shovel.
Uncomfortable with this? If you need to hire a professional to remove the snow and ice from your roof be sure to find the right company. Check to make sure they are bonded and insured and when they are on your roof don't be afraid to ask questions to ensure safety procedures.
Removing ice dams and gutter ice in a safe way does require a professional. There is many steps in keeping yourself and your roof safe from damage. Ice Dam Removal companies charge by the hour for their services.
Bonded and insured companies typically charge $300-$500 per hour. Using an Insured company is important because standing on an icy roof in the middle of winter is risky. If someone falls and gets hurt or an ice chunk falls off of your roof and damages something but you didn't make sure they were insured you could potentially be sued or have to pay out of pocket to repair any damages.
Another factor in removing ice dams in an efficient way is using the correct equipment. The Ice Dam Crew uses true low pressure steamers and not hot water pressure washers. When you hire a company you can easily find out what kind of machine they are using. All you need to do is ask to see their wand. If it has a trigger they are using a hot water pressure washer. If it does not have a trigger it is a true steamer. Hot water pressure washers do not burn as hot as a true steamer and they create much more damage because they have such a high PSI. In the case that this happens tell them to leave and hire a company with a true steamer.
Bonded and insured companies typically charge $300-$500 per hour. Using an Insured company is important because standing on an icy roof in the middle of winter is risky. If someone falls and gets hurt or an ice chunk falls off of your roof and damages something but you didn't make sure they were insured you could potentially be sued or have to pay out of pocket to repair any damages.
Another factor in removing ice dams in an efficient way is using the correct equipment. The Ice Dam Crew uses true low pressure steamers and not hot water pressure washers. When you hire a company you can easily find out what kind of machine they are using. All you need to do is ask to see their wand. If it has a trigger they are using a hot water pressure washer. If it does not have a trigger it is a true steamer. Hot water pressure washers do not burn as hot as a true steamer and they create much more damage because they have such a high PSI. In the case that this happens tell them to leave and hire a company with a true steamer.
Getting your gutter ice removed is as easy! Simply call us at 1-855-468-4233, give us some quick information about your location and property, schedule a date for us to remove your ice dam and you're done! You have just saved yourself possibly thousands by being proactive and contacting us, The Ice Dam Crew.
