Free referral · Minnesota North Metro

Ice Dam Leaking Into Your Home? Get Connected With a Local Steam Removal Pro.

We're a free referral service that connects Minnesota North Metro homeowners with independent local contractors who remove ice dams with steam — the safe method that won't damage your roof. No cost to you.

Request a connection

Tell us about your ice dam — a local pro reaches out to you.

Submit a quick request and we route it to independent local ice dam removal contractors who use commercial steam equipment. They contact you directly. You choose who to work with.

  • Free for homeowners — no obligation
  • Connected with contractors who use steam, not chipping
  • Works on asphalt, metal, and low-slope roofs

Get Connected With a Local Steam Removal Pro

Free referral for homeowners. Tell us about your ice dam and we'll route your request to independent local contractors who use steam.

Is water actively leaking inside?

Free for homeowners · No obligation

The basics

What ice dams are — and why they cause leaks

1. Heat escapes

Warm air from your living space leaks into the attic and warms the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow above it.

2. Water runs down

Meltwater flows down the roof toward the cold eaves, where the roof surface is below freezing.

3. It refreezes

At the cold eaves the water refreezes into a ridge of ice. That dam traps more meltwater behind it, which backs up under the shingles and into your home.

The result is the same every time: water that should run off the roof instead pools behind a wall of ice and works its way under shingles, through the roof deck, and into your ceilings and walls.

The safe method

Why steam removal is the safe method

Low-temperature steam cuts a channel through the ice so water can drain off the roof. It uses heat, not force — so it won't crack shingles, tear flashing, or dent gutters. For active-leak and removal leads, we connect you only with contractors who confirm they use commercial steam equipment.

Avoid these — they can damage your roof

  • Chipping with hammers or picks can crack shingles and tear flashing.
  • Pressure washing blasts granules off asphalt shingles and drives water under them.
  • Rock salt and chemical melters corrode flashing, stain the roof, and kill landscaping.

What steam removal does right

  • Melts a drainage channel through the dam without impact
  • Safe for asphalt shingles, metal, and low-slope roofs
  • Works in the cold temperatures where other methods fail
  • Protects gutters, flashing, and the roof deck
Learn about the steaming process
Warning signs

Signs an ice dam may be forcing water inside

Large icicles or a thick ice ledge at the eaves

Water stains or bubbling paint on ceilings and walls

Damp or wet spots on exterior walls

Ice buildup behind or inside gutters

Seeing any of these? Don't wait — water behind a dam can soak insulation and drywall within hours.

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How it works

Three steps to get connected

1. Submit your request

Fill out the short form with your address, roof type, and whether water is actively leaking. It takes about two minutes.

2. We route it to local pros

We send your request to independent local ice dam removal contractors who use commercial steam equipment.

3. A contractor contacts you

A contractor reaches out directly to confirm details and schedule. You choose who to work with — no obligation.

How we choose contractors

What we ask of every contractor we refer

We don't perform the work ourselves, so the contractors we connect you with matter. Here's what we require before a contractor receives homeowner leads.

Proof of insurance

Partners must have proof of insurance on file before we send them homeowner requests.

Commercial steamer

Active-leak and removal leads go only to partners who confirm they use commercial steam equipment.

Defined service area

Partners serve a defined area in the north metro, so leads reach contractors who can actually get there.

We're a referral service, not the contractor — you always choose who to work with and agree to terms with them directly.

FAQ

Ice dam removal questions, answered

What exactly is an ice dam?

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof, usually along the eaves or gutters. Heat escaping from your attic warms the roof deck and melts the snow above it. That meltwater runs down to the cold eaves, refreezes, and builds up into a dam that traps more meltwater behind it.

Why is steam the recommended removal method?

Low-temperature steam melts a channel through the ice without forcing, scraping, or impact, so it does not damage shingles, flashing, or gutters. It also works in the cold temperatures where other methods fail. We only connect you with contractors who use commercial steam equipment.

Why shouldn't I chip the ice off with a hammer or pick?

Chipping and prying can crack shingles, tear flashing, and dent gutters, and it rarely removes the full dam. Pressure washing can blast granules off asphalt shingles and drive water under them. Rock salt and chemical melters corrode flashing, kill landscaping, and stain the roof. Steam avoids all of these.

How fast can someone get out?

We are a referral service, not a contractor, so we don't control or guarantee how quickly a contractor responds. When you submit a request we route it to independent local contractors who use steam, and they reach out to you directly. Submitting as early as possible gives a contractor the most time to contact you.

Is this really free for homeowners?

Yes. Connecting you with a contractor through this service is free for you. We may be compensated by the contractors we refer. You and the contractor you choose work out the job details and any cost directly between you.

What are the warning signs of an ice dam?

Large icicles or a thick ice ledge at the eaves, water stains or bubbling paint on ceilings and walls, damp or wet spots on exterior walls, and ice buildup behind or inside gutters are all signs a dam may be forcing water under your shingles.

Water coming through your ceiling? Act fast.

The sooner a contractor can steam a drainage channel, the less water gets in. Submit a request now or call — it's free.

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