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Snow & Ice Dam Removal in Acton, MA
Roof snow removal, ice dam steaming and winter cleanup for Acton homeowners, from local roofers who know these houses.
- 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.
Winter on Acton Roofs
Acton's colonials and contemporaries sit on big wooded lots in West and South Acton, so a wet storm means loaded branches over the roof, long driveways and gutters that were full before the first flake.
We clear the driveway and the roof and check for impact damage where branches have come down. Gutters sized for Acton's debris load are something we'd rather fix in the fall than steam out in February.
Acton is about 12 miles from our Burlington office, inside our regular winter service area. Call (781) 901-1203, especially if water is already coming inside.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Acton
Winter Services
Snow & Ice Services in Acton
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 ActonHomeowners 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
“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
“The entire roof replacement process was straightforward and transparent. The crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and completed everything with excellent cleanup afterward.”
Demi Clarke
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 & Ice Service Near Acton
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Snow or Ice on Your Roof in Acton?
Call before the next thaw. An ice dam is cheaper to remove than the ceiling it ruins.