Ice Dam Removal in Maple Grove, MN
In Maple Grove, one ice dam on a townhome row can turn into leaks in two or three units. We work with homeowners and associations to clear it fast and document every building.
Based in ClearwaterAbout 40 minutes from our Clearwater base.
Leak calls firstWater coming in? Calls get scheduled ahead of planned work.
Steam onlyLow pressure. No hammers, chisels, salt or pressure washers.
Hourly, quoted firstYou get the rate and a clear plan before any work starts.
Ice dam removal in Maple Grove
Maple Grove has a lot of townhome rows and association-managed buildings, plus neighborhoods full of two-story homes from the decades the city grew up. Ice dams don't care which kind of roof they sit on. They form where heat leaks into the attic and the eave stays cold, and they leak when the next warm day sends water up under the shingles.
We take them off with low-pressure steam: no hammers, no chisels, no rock salt and no pressure washers. If water is already coming inside, we open drainage channels through the dam first to stop it. Then we clear the rest down to the shingles and leave you photos of every section we worked on.
Shared roofs, lakes and the Maple Grove ice dam problem
On a townhome building, the roof is one continuous surface over several units. A dam that starts over one unit's warm spot can run the length of the eave, and the water it backs up doesn't stop at the line between units. That's how one dam becomes three ceiling stains. It's also why we ask associations and property managers which buildings and units are affected, and why we photograph each building separately.
The single-family neighborhoods have their own pattern. Many Maple Grove homes are two-stories from the 1980s through the 2000s, with attached garages, front gables and a lot of roof valleys. The upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms sit right under the attic, and any gaps around light fixtures, fans and the attic hatch put warm air right where it causes trouble.
Then there's the water. Maple Grove has lakes and ponds all over the city, and homes along the shore catch wind straight off the open ice. That wind drifts snow deep on the sheltered side of the roof. The big shopping and office areas near I-94 add plenty of low-slope roofs, canopies and walkways where ice has to come off before it becomes a hazard.
What Maple Grove owners and managers should watch
- One long ice ridge running across several townhome units, even if only one unit is leaking
- Stains on upstairs ceilings near outside walls in two-story homes
- Deep drifts and heavy icicles on the sheltered side of a lakeside home
- Ice hanging over entries, garage doors and walkways where people pass under it every day
How a visit goes in Maple Grove
A visit starts with a call to 320-760-7280. Homeowners, tell us what you're seeing and if water is inside. Associations and managers, tell us which buildings and units are involved and who we should coordinate with on site. We'll go over our hourly rate and a clear plan before any steam goes on the roof. Leaking units get channels cut through the dam first. Then we clear each eave down to the shingles, open gutters and downspouts, and send photos organized by building so your records are easy to keep.
Services in Maple Grove
For Maple Grove homes, townhome associations and commercial properties, we offer these five services:
The same steam process on every Maple Grove roof.
Steam melts a path through the ice so trapped water can drain before larger sections come off.
Cut drainage channels
Low-pressure steam opens channels through the dam, giving trapped water a path to drain.
Clear the roof edge
With a drainage path open, steam separates ice along the roofline without chopping at shingles.
Clear gutters and downspouts
Packed gutters and downspouts come out last, so the water has somewhere to go.
Maple Grove ice dam FAQ
Don't see your question? Call 320-760-7280 and describe what you're seeing.
Do you work with townhome associations and property managers?
Yes. Tell us which buildings and units are affected and who to coordinate with. We'll work through them in order, leaking units first, and send photos for each building so the board or manager has a record.
How quickly can you get to Maple Grove?
Maple Grove is about 40 minutes from our Clearwater base, depending on I-94. Leak calls are scheduled first, and we do same-day when we can. When you call, we'll give you a real time based on the day's conditions.
Only my neighbor's unit is leaking. Should my section be cleared too?
Often, yes. A dam on a shared eave doesn't stop at the unit line, and water backed up behind it can travel along the roof. Clearing the whole run at once is usually the better plan. We'll tell you what we see before we start.
Can a pressure washer get the ice off faster?
It can also force water under the shingles and strip granules off the surface. Rock salt and chisels do their own damage. Low-pressure steam with a fanned wand melts the ice in place, which is why it's the only method we use.
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Get ahead of roof ice.
Schedule ice dam removal, or call now if water is coming into your home. Don't climb onto an icy roof. Keep clear of falling ice and let a pro take it from here.