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We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
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Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Total typical engagement
Emergency removal + attic remediation: $3,500-$8,000. Same plus heat cables for cathedral sections: $5,000-$11,000. Plus ice-and-water retrofit during planned re-roof: incremental $1,500-$3,500. Compare to interior damage repair from one ignored ice-dam season: $4,000-$25,000.
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Ice Dam Prevention + Repair →
We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Next step
Get an honest written quote.
Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Ice-and-water shield retrofit
Only feasible during re-roofing. Incremental cost: 5-8% over the base replacement. Extend coverage to 36+ inches from eave (vs 24-inch code minimum) and 6 feet on low-pitch sections. Protects against future dam intrusion.
Total typical engagement
Emergency removal + attic remediation: $3,500-$8,000. Same plus heat cables for cathedral sections: $5,000-$11,000. Plus ice-and-water retrofit during planned re-roof: incremental $1,500-$3,500. Compare to interior damage repair from one ignored ice-dam season: $4,000-$25,000.
Need help on this in person?
Ice Dam Prevention + Repair →
We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Next step
Get an honest written quote.
Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Attic remediation (the real fix)
Air-sealing + insulation upgrade to R-49 + balanced ventilation: $2,800-$6,500 typical home. The most cost-effective permanent fix. Eliminates or dramatically reduces dam formation in subsequent winters.
Ice-and-water shield retrofit
Only feasible during re-roofing. Incremental cost: 5-8% over the base replacement. Extend coverage to 36+ inches from eave (vs 24-inch code minimum) and 6 feet on low-pitch sections. Protects against future dam intrusion.
Total typical engagement
Emergency removal + attic remediation: $3,500-$8,000. Same plus heat cables for cathedral sections: $5,000-$11,000. Plus ice-and-water retrofit during planned re-roof: incremental $1,500-$3,500. Compare to interior damage repair from one ignored ice-dam season: $4,000-$25,000.
Need help on this in person?
Ice Dam Prevention + Repair →
We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Next step
Get an honest written quote.
Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Heat cable system install
$1,400-$3,500 for 2-3 problem eaves. Self-regulating UL-listed cable with proper relay control. Operating cost $50-$200 per winter. Right tool for cathedral ceilings and problem slopes — not a substitute for fixing attic issues.
Attic remediation (the real fix)
Air-sealing + insulation upgrade to R-49 + balanced ventilation: $2,800-$6,500 typical home. The most cost-effective permanent fix. Eliminates or dramatically reduces dam formation in subsequent winters.
Ice-and-water shield retrofit
Only feasible during re-roofing. Incremental cost: 5-8% over the base replacement. Extend coverage to 36+ inches from eave (vs 24-inch code minimum) and 6 feet on low-pitch sections. Protects against future dam intrusion.
Total typical engagement
Emergency removal + attic remediation: $3,500-$8,000. Same plus heat cables for cathedral sections: $5,000-$11,000. Plus ice-and-water retrofit during planned re-roof: incremental $1,500-$3,500. Compare to interior damage repair from one ignored ice-dam season: $4,000-$25,000.
Need help on this in person?
Ice Dam Prevention + Repair →
We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Next step
Get an honest written quote.
Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Emergency steam removal
$450-$1,200 for typical residential ice dam removal. Same-day or next-morning service during peak winter. Steam (not hammers or chemicals) lifts ice off without damaging shingles. Does not address underlying cause.
Heat cable system install
$1,400-$3,500 for 2-3 problem eaves. Self-regulating UL-listed cable with proper relay control. Operating cost $50-$200 per winter. Right tool for cathedral ceilings and problem slopes — not a substitute for fixing attic issues.
Attic remediation (the real fix)
Air-sealing + insulation upgrade to R-49 + balanced ventilation: $2,800-$6,500 typical home. The most cost-effective permanent fix. Eliminates or dramatically reduces dam formation in subsequent winters.
Ice-and-water shield retrofit
Only feasible during re-roofing. Incremental cost: 5-8% over the base replacement. Extend coverage to 36+ inches from eave (vs 24-inch code minimum) and 6 feet on low-pitch sections. Protects against future dam intrusion.
Total typical engagement
Emergency removal + attic remediation: $3,500-$8,000. Same plus heat cables for cathedral sections: $5,000-$11,000. Plus ice-and-water retrofit during planned re-roof: incremental $1,500-$3,500. Compare to interior damage repair from one ignored ice-dam season: $4,000-$25,000.
Need help on this in person?
Ice Dam Prevention + Repair →
We do this work across CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT. Photo-documented assessment, written quote, lifetime workmanship warranty.
Next step
Get an honest written quote.
Photo-documented assessment. Itemized quote. We’ll tell you if repair makes more sense than replacement.
Cost Guide · Ice Dams
What ice dam work actually costs — emergency, repair, and permanent fixes.
Ice dam work splits into three layers — emergency removal of active dams, repair of existing damage, and permanent remediation to prevent recurrence. Each has different pricing and different urgency.