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Ice Dam Leak Cleanup in the United States

Our restoration specialists address water entering beneath roof materials, then dries attic insulation, framing, walls, and ceilings affected by the leak.

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Signs to look for

When to call us for ice dam leak cleanup

For the written restoration scope, if you notice any of these problems, call us before water has more time to spread into nearby materials.

A ridge of ice sits along the eave above the gutter

As our specialists document the loss, that ridge is the dam itself, and meltwater is pooling behind it.

Thick icicles are hanging from the gutter line

As our specialists document the loss, icicles mean water is running down a warm roof and freezing at a cold edge.

A wet or stained line where the ceiling meets an exterior wall

From the first moisture reading, ice dam water enters over the top plate and drops into the corner.

Water is running out of the top of a window or a door

During our assessment, the wall cavity carries the water down to the first thing that blocks it, which is a window head.

It leaks on a sunny day, not during the storm

During our assessment, the snow needs to melt before there is any water to leak. During our assessment, a leak that starts when the sun comes out after a snowfall is diagnostic.

The roof field is clear of snow but the edge is iced

As our specialists document the loss, heat escaping into the attic melts snow over the heated part of the house.

What happens

How we handle ice dam leak cleanup

Our restoration specialists adjust the work to the areas and materials involved, the measured reach of the water, and the materials that can be saved.

Safety overhead before anything else

From the first moisture reading, wet ceiling boxes and can lights mean the circuit gets shut off from a dry location.

Stopping the meltwater at the dam

For the written restoration scope, steam removal is the correct method, and we coordinate a crew that has the equipment.

Reading the ceiling perimeter and the top of the wall

From the first moisture reading, a moisture meter runs the full length of every exterior wall in the affected room, not just the stained part.

Wall cavity access where the water came down

From the first moisture reading, baseboard or window casing comes off and small access holes let us read and dry inside the cavity.

Wet insulation at the eave removed and bagged

As our specialists document the loss, compacted or soaked material at the perimeter comes out in place and gets replaced with a measured R value.

Drying an assembly that is cold on one side

For the written restoration scope, the house stays heated, the wet cavity gets contained, and air movers work into the openings with an Professional dehumidifier on the room.

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What to expect

What to expect from our restoration specialists

Here is how we in many cases handle ice dam leak cleanup near the United States.

1
You call and we ask what the roof edge looks like

For the written restoration scope, ice ridge, icicles, snow depth and which side of the house it is on. During our assessment, those four answers describe whether steam removal comes on the first trip.
Your call
2
Photograph the ice, then clear the room

During our assessment, take pictures of the eave from the ground while the ice is still there.
+5 minutes
3
A crew is dispatched for cold weather work

From the first moisture reading, sealed work area, drying equipment and the steam contact get lined up together.
+15 minutes
4
Exterior and interior documented before restoration starts

From the first moisture reading, we record the dam, the icicles, the gutter condition and every interior stain with dates.
On arrival
5
The meltwater gets stopped at the eave

From the first moisture reading, steam opens channels through the dam so water drains off the roof instead of backing up under the shingles.
First hours on site
6
The perimeter gets mapped, wall by wall

As our specialists document the loss, readings run the full exterior wall length, the ceiling perimeter and both sides of every window head.
First hours on site
7
Swollen casing off, wet blown in material out at the eave

As our specialists document the loss, swollen window casing, failed board and soaked blown in insulation at the eave are removed and logged.
Day 1

Understanding the cost

What can affect the price

We review with you the written restoration scope and price before you approve the job. These examples show what may change the estimate.

Common situation	What the estimate may include	Typical range
Steam ice dam removal at the eave, by a specialty crew	National estimate. Commonly billed hourly at roughly $250 to $500 per hour, in many cases one to three hours, with a minimum charge.	$400 to $1,500
Interior cleanup after one ice dam leak, one room dried in place	From the first moisture reading, national estimate for perimeter ceiling and wall drying with trim removal, no demolition.	$600 to $2,000
Several eaves leaking, multiple rooms with removal and drying	As our specialists document the loss, national estimate including wet insulation removal, drywall sections and five to seven drying days.	$3,000 to $9,000
Wet attic or perimeter insulation removal and disposal, per square foot	During our assessment, national estimate for extraction, bagging and disposal of soaked material.	$1.00 to $2.50
Perimeter drywall removal with cavity drying, per square foot	For the written restoration scope, national estimate for removal, disposal and drying of the opened assembly.	$1.50 to $4.00
Attic air sealing and insulation top up, by an insulation contractor	During our assessment, national estimate for sealing attic bypasses and bringing depth back to code. During our assessment, this is the fix, not the cleanup.	$1,200 to $4,000
Heat cable installed at the eave and in the gutter, by a contractor	From the first moisture reading, national estimate for a separate trade, not part of our cleanup work plan.	$600 to $2,500
After hours or overnight dispatch charge	For the written restoration scope, national estimate for nights, weekends and holidays, billed once rather than per hour.	$100 to $400 nationally

How many eaves are leaking
One dam over one room is a contained job. Three sides of a house during a long thaw is three separate impacted areas.
How far the water ran along the wall
Water spreads sideways on the top plate before it drops. A four foot stain commonly means fifteen feet of wet cavity.
Whether the ice has to be removed first
Steam removal is its own contractor visit and is in many cases billed hourly. It is not optional while water is still backing up.
How much ceiling, wall and trim has to come out
For the written restoration scope, board that can be dried in place costs a fraction of what removal and rebuild cost.
Insulation type and depth at the perimeter
During our assessment, blown in material at the eave has to be extracted rather than lifted out.
Cold weather drying days
As our specialists document the loss, air movers run roughly $25 to $40 per unit per day and Professional dehumidifiers roughly $70 to $110 per unit per day.

Why timing matters

What can happen when the area stays wet

Moisture can keep moving into nearby materials even when the surface looks dry.

The dam rebuilds every night it refreezes

As our specialists document the loss, one warm afternoon and one cold night is all it takes to make more ice.

This water is above the line the roof was designed for

As our specialists document the loss, shingles shed running water, they do not hold standing water.

Wet insulation makes the next dam worse

During our assessment, soaked material at the eave stops insulating, so more heat reaches the roof deck and more snow melts.

Cold cavities hold water for weeks on their own

From the first moisture reading, framing at 35 degrees releases moisture very slowly.

Helpful service information

What to know about ice dam leak cleanup

First identify the short explanation. Open a card if you want a little more detail.

What is happening inside the property

From the first moisture reading, heat leaking from the house warms the roof deck over the living space.

Read the explanation

From the first moisture reading, the physics here are simple and they explain everything about where the water shows up.

How the next step is decided

During our assessment, ice dams form where heat loss is concentrated, so they come back in the same place until that path is closed.

Read the explanation

As our specialists document the loss, recurrence is the part that matters for your money. During our assessment, ice dams form where heat loss is concentrated, so they come back in the same place until that path is closed.

What may change the work

It enters over the top plate at the outside wall, so the first wet materials are the ceiling perimeter and the top of the wall cavity.

Read the explanation

Inside the building, ice dam water behaves unlike any other leak we handle. It enters over the top plate at the outside wall, so the first wet materials are the ceiling perimeter and the top of the wall cavity.

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Ice Dam Leak Cleanup near the United States

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Common questions

Questions about ice dam leak cleanup

What is an ice dam and why does it leak?

During our assessment, heat escaping into your attic melts snow on the upper roof. From the first moisture reading, that water runs down and refreezes at the cold overhang, building a ridge of ice.

How much does ice dam leak cleanup cost?

For the written restoration scope, nationally, one room dried in place in many cases runs about $600 to $2,000. During our assessment, several leaking eaves with removal in many cases run $3,000 to $9,000.

Does insurance cover ice dam damage?

For the written restoration scope, in many cases yes for the interior damage, because it is treated as sudden weather damage.

Can I chip the ice off myself?

As our specialists document the loss, no. During our assessment, do not chip, hammer, chisel or pressure wash ice on a roof, and do not put a ladder against an icy building.

Should I use a roof rake or salt?

For the written restoration scope, a roof rake used from the ground is reasonable for pulling snow off the lower roof.

How is the ice actually removed?

As our specialists document the loss, low pressure steam is the correct method and it is what the specialty crews use.

Why is the water coming out over my window?

As our specialists document the loss, the water enters over the top plate and drops into the wall cavity.

Talk with a restoration specialist

Water loss in the United States?

Describe the source, the impacted rooms, and when you first noticed the damage.

Call (866) 318-2986

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Water-damage help across the United States

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Ice Dam Leak Cleanup in the United States

When to call us for ice dam leak cleanup

A ridge of ice sits along the eave above the gutter

Thick icicles are hanging from the gutter line

A wet or stained line where the ceiling meets an exterior wall

Water is running out of the top of a window or a door

It leaks on a sunny day, not during the storm

The roof field is clear of snow but the edge is iced

How we handle ice dam leak cleanup

Safety overhead before anything else

Stopping the meltwater at the dam

Reading the ceiling perimeter and the top of the wall

Wall cavity access where the water came down

Wet insulation at the eave removed and bagged

Drying an assembly that is cold on one side

Water loss in the United States?

What to expect from our restoration specialists

You call and we ask what the roof edge looks like

Photograph the ice, then clear the room

A crew is dispatched for cold weather work

Exterior and interior documented before restoration starts

The meltwater gets stopped at the eave

The perimeter gets mapped, wall by wall

Swollen casing off, wet blown in material out at the eave

What can affect the price

What can happen when the area stays wet

The dam rebuilds every night it refreezes

This water is above the line the roof was designed for

Wet insulation makes the next dam worse

Cold cavities hold water for weeks on their own

What to know about ice dam leak cleanup

What is happening inside the property

How the next step is decided

What may change the work

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