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Snow & Ice Dam Removal Across Greater Boston
Roof snow removal, ice dam steaming and winter storm cleanup in 32 towns, from roofers who know what snow and ice do to a roof.
- 1Heat escapes into the attic and melts the snow from underneath.
- 2The melt water runs down and refreezes at the cold eave. That ridge of ice is the dam.
- 3New melt pools behind the dam, backs up under the shingles and leaks inside.
Why a Roofer
Snow on the Roof Is a Roofing Problem
Most winter damage we repair in the spring started as snow that sat on a roof too long or an ice dam nobody removed. The ice holds melt water at the eaves and pushes it under the shingles, into the insulation and through the ceiling.
We have been roofing around Burlington since 2003, so we clear snow and ice the way a roofer would: carefully, without hammers on your shingles, and with an honest answer about why the ice formed in the first place.
Where We Work
Snow & Ice Service by Town
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Winter Services
Snow & Ice Services in Greater Boston
Roof Snow Removal
Heavy, wet snow raked off the roof before the load becomes a problem, worked from the ground and from ladders so the shingles aren't damaged.
Learn more →Ice Dam Removal
Low-pressure steam that melts the dam out of the eaves and gutters without gouging the shingles. The fastest way to stop water coming through a ceiling.
Learn more →Gutter & Downspout Ice Clearing
Frozen gutters and blocked downspouts opened up so the next thaw drains away from the fascia instead of backing up under the shingles.
Driveway & Walkway Clearing
Driveways, steps and front walks cleared down to the surface, with the apron cut back open after the town plow goes by.
Salting & De-Icing
Salt and ice melt on driveways, walks and steps to keep them safe between storms and through a freeze-thaw cycle.
Commercial Lots & Sidewalks
Parking lots, aprons and sidewalks on a seasonal contract, cleared ahead of opening so your customers and staff can get in.
Family Owned Since 2003
Why Greater BostonHomeowners Call a Roofer for Snow & Ice
- Family owned and based at 29B Adams St., Burlington
- Roofers year round, so we know what snow and ice do to a roof
- Steam ice dam removal, not hammers and shovels on your shingles
- We find the cause, not just the ice: ventilation, insulation and flashing
- 5.0 on Google across 100+ reviews
- One call for the roof, the gutters and the ground
What Homeowners Say
★★★★★ 5.0, 100+ reviews on Google
“Universal Roofing Solutions did an outstanding job replacing our roof. The team was professional, responsive, and finished the work in just one day. They kept us updated throughout the process and cleaned the yard carefully after finishing. Highly recommended!”
Angela Martinez
“I contacted Universal Roofing Solutions through Yelp and received a quick response. The estimate was reasonable and the crew arrived early to complete the job the same day. They left the property clean and the roof looks great.”
Reese Jacobs
“The team was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all the questions I had. The quality of the materials and workmanship was top-notch, and the warranty gave me confidence in the work.”
Kali McCann
Snow & Ice Questions
Is an ice dam an emergency?+
If water is coming through a ceiling, a wall or around a window, yes. The ice is holding melt water on the roof and pushing it up under the shingles. Call us and we'll get the dam steamed out before it does more damage to the drywall and insulation.
Will removing the snow or ice damage my shingles?+
Not the way we do it. We don't chip at ice with hammers or throw salt pucks on the roof. We rake snow carefully and use low-pressure steam on ice dams, which melts the ice off the shingles without tearing them.
Why do I get ice dams every winter?+
Heat escaping into the attic melts the snow on the roof from underneath, and the water refreezes when it reaches the cold eave. Poor attic ventilation, thin insulation and missing ice and water shield are the usual causes. We remove the ice now and tell you honestly what will stop it coming back.
Can you fix the damage too?+
Yes. We are roofers year round, so we repair the shingles, flashing, fascia and gutters that ice and snow damage, and we can document storm damage for an insurance claim.
Snow or Ice on Your Roof in Greater Boston?
Call before the next thaw. An ice dam is cheaper to remove than the ceiling it ruins.