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Ice Dam Prevention · Duluth, MN

Roof Ice Dam Prevention in Duluth, MN

Stop ice dams at the cause: attic ventilation, ice and water shield at the eaves, and flashing that keeps meltwater out of your walls and ceilings.

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ServiceIce Dam Prevention
FixesVentilation, eaves, flashing
Typical useHomes with yearly ice dams
AreaDuluth & the Northland

Ice Dam Prevention in Duluth

Professional ice dam prevention for Duluth homes & businesses

Ice dams form when warm air leaks into the attic and melts the snow on the roof. The water runs down to the cold eaves, refreezes, and builds a ridge of ice that traps more water behind it. That water backs up under the shingles and into walls, ceilings and window frames.

Chipping ice off the roof only treats the symptom. We look at your attic ventilation and insulation, add or repair ice and water shield at the eaves, and fix the flashing so meltwater has nowhere to go but the gutter.

Duluth Roof provides ice dam prevention throughout Duluth, MN and the nearby Northland, with a written quote before any work starts. As your trusted Duluth roofing contractor, we check the roof and the attic first and fix the cause, not just the symptom. Questions first? Read our FAQs.

Icicles forming along the eaves of a house in winter
FixesVentilation, eaves, flashing

Warning signs

Signs you need ice dam prevention

  • 01Thick ridges of ice along the eaves
  • 02Large icicles hanging from the gutters
  • 03Water stains on walls or ceilings near outside walls
  • 04Frost or damp insulation in the attic
  • 05Peeling paint or swollen window trim

What's included

Our ice dam prevention service includes

  • Attic ventilation and insulation check
  • Air leak notes for bath fans and attic hatches
  • Ice and water shield at the eaves
  • Soffit and ridge vent improvements
  • Drip edge and flashing repairs
  • Written plan with photos

Our process

How our ice dam prevention works

  1. 01

    Book online

    Send the short form. We call or text to set a time.

  2. 02

    Inspect

    We check the roof and the attic and take photos so we know what is needed.

  3. 03

    Price first

    You approve the full price before any work starts.

  4. 04

    Built & checked

    Installed, cleaned up with a magnet sweep and walked with you before we leave.

Local expertise

Ice Dam Prevention for Duluth and Northland homes

Duluth gets around 85 inches of snow in a typical winter, and long stretches below freezing mean ice dams can sit on a roof for months. Older homes with little attic insulation are the most likely to get them, especially on the hill.

We serve these communities from our shop at 120 E Superior St:

Reviews

What Duluth customers say

Hail storm took out half our shingles last June. Called three roofers, these guys were the only ones who got up on the roof and actually showed me photos of the damage instead of just handing me a quote. Insurance covered most of it. New roof looks great. No leaks through this whole winter.

Dennis KorhonenStorm Damage Repair · Lakeside, Duluth, MN

ice dam damage last february, water coming in over the kitchen window. they came out same week, fixed the flashing and added ice and water shield where it was missing. should've been done when the house was built honestly. no problems since

Ryan OjanpaIce Dam Prevention · Duluth, MN

we had 3 estimates. these guys were not the cheapest but they were the only ones who explained the ventilation situation in our attic and why it mattered. roof went on in september, attic is noticeably cooler now. worth paying a little more for people who know what they're doing

Jeff SoderbergRoof Replacement · Hunters Park, Duluth, MN

Had them out for a roof inspection before buying a house up on the hill. They found hail damage the seller's inspector missed. Saved me from buying a money pit. Report was thorough with photos. Realtor was impressed.

Priya NatarajanRoof Inspection · Duluth, MN

Got a quote for a full tear-off and re-roof. Price was in the middle of the three I got. Crew showed up when they said, worked clean, had it done in two days. Only reason for 4 stars is they left the dumpster in my driveway an extra three days after they finished. Small thing. Roof itself is perfect.

Amy LindgrenRoof Replacement · Chester Park, Duluth, MN

I'm 68 and I don't climb ladders anymore. Called them for a leak I couldn't find. The guy spent an hour up there, found a cracked boot around a vent pipe, fixed it for a couple hundred bucks. Didn't try to sell me a whole new roof like the last company did. Honest work.

Marlene TuominenRoof Repair · Woodland, Duluth, MN

Shingles were curling and granulating bad on the south side. They matched the existing shingles so well I can't even tell which part was replaced. Fast, clean, fair price.

Kari NiemiRoof Repair · Duluth, MN
What causes ice dams?

Heat escaping into the attic melts snow on the roof. The water refreezes at the cold eaves and builds a dam of ice.

Will heat cables stop ice dams?

Heat cables can help in problem spots, but they do not fix the cause. Better ventilation and air sealing work year after year.

Should I remove snow from my roof?

A roof rake from the ground can help. Do not climb on an icy roof or chip at ice with tools, which can damage shingles.

Do new roofs need ice and water shield?

In Minnesota, building codes usually call for an ice barrier at the eaves. We install it on every roof replacement.

How much does ice dam prevention cost?

It depends on what the attic and eaves need. We inspect first and give you a written plan with prices.

Can you remove ice dams?

We focus on stopping ice dams from forming. For ice already on the roof, avoid chipping it, which can damage shingles.

Does more insulation stop ice dams?

Insulation and air sealing help a lot, together with good ventilation. We explain what your attic needs.

When should I fix ice dam problems?

Late spring to fall is best, so the fix is in place before the next winter.

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