Ice Dam Removal
Emergency ice dam removal services in Toronto & GTA. Safe steam removal to protect your roof. Prevent water damage and interior leaks.
About Our Ice Dam Removal Service
When ice dams form and water is backing up under your shingles, you need them removed safely and quickly. Improper removal — hacking at ice with tools — causes more damage than the ice dam itself. We use low-pressure steam, the only method endorsed by roofing manufacturers.
Steam removal melts ice without damaging shingles, gutters, or the roof structure. It's slower than mechanical removal but far safer for your roof.
Emergency ice dam removal addresses the immediate problem, but you should also consider heat cables and improved attic insulation/ventilation to prevent recurrence.
Don't DIY Ice Dam Removal
Using axes, hammers, or salt to remove ice dams voids warranties and damages roofing materials. We've seen homeowners cause more damage in one afternoon than an ice dam would cause all winter.
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Why This Matters for Your Home
Understanding the importance of proper maintenance and quality workmanship.
Stop Active Leaks
Removing the ice dam allows trapped water to drain before it enters your home.
Prevent Further Damage
Ice expansion can tear gutters, lift shingles, and damage fascia.
Safe Access
Walking on icy roofs is extremely dangerous. Leave it to trained professionals.
Proper Method
Steam removal protects your roof. Mechanical removal destroys it.
Our Process
What to expect when you work with Tip Top Trough.
Emergency Assessment
We evaluate the situation and determine the extent of ice dam formation.
Steam Equipment Setup
Our commercial steamers produce low-pressure steam that melts ice without damaging roofing materials.
Ice Dam Removal
We methodically melt through the ice dam, creating drainage channels.
Gutter Clearing
Frozen downspouts and gutters are cleared to restore drainage.
Prevention Recommendations
We assess why the ice dam formed and recommend heat cables, ventilation improvements, or other solutions.
Our Work
See examples of our craftsmanship across the GTA.
"Water was dripping into our bedroom and they were here the next morning. Ice dam gone, no damage to the roof. Lifesavers."
Karen M.
Burlington • Emergency Ice Dam Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ice dam removal services.
QWhat causes ice dams to form?
Ice damming occurs during winter when heat escaping from your attic melts snow on your roof, which then refreezes at the cold eaves. The resulting ice barrier traps water, which can back up under shingles and into your home.
QWhy is professional ice dam removal important?
Improper removal — hacking at ice with tools — causes more damage than the ice dam itself. We use low-pressure steam, the only method endorsed by roofing manufacturers. Steam melts ice without damaging shingles, gutters, or the roof structure.
QHow can I prevent ice dams from forming?
Prevention typically involves three professional solutions: drainage improvements to enhance water flow, insulation and ventilation checks to maintain consistent roof temperature, and heat cable installation to actively prevent ice buildup.
QWhat damage can ice dams cause?
Ice dams can cause water to back up under shingles and leak into your home, damage to ceilings and walls, mold growth from moisture intrusion, and structural damage to the roof and fascia from ice expansion.
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