Keep the path open all winter.

Roof & Gutter Heat Cable Installation in Rhode Island & Nearby MA

Heat cables along the roof edge and in the gutters and downspouts keep a path open for meltwater, so ice dams can't build up in the spots where they form every winter.

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Since 1985 Family owned & locally operated

BBB A+ accredited
Family owned since 1985
4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews
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At a glance

Mr. Gutter installs roof and gutter heat cables across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Cables run along the roof edge and through gutters and downspouts in the spots where ice dams form, keeping a path open for meltwater all winter.

Last updated October 2026

Service area: All of Rhode Island & nearby MA
In business since: 1985, family owned
Reviews: 4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews
Estimates: Free, no obligation
Call: RI (401) 274-3030
MA (508) 399-7600

We stop the same ice dam from coming back every winter

Heat cables, Rhode Island & Nearby MA

We stop the same ice dam from coming back every winter

We install roof and gutter heat cables in the spots where ice dams form every winter: in a zigzag along the lower roof edge, and through the gutters and downspouts so the drainage path doesn't freeze solid.

Cables keep a channel open so meltwater can drain past the cold roof edge. They don't stop snow from melting higher on the roof (that comes from attic heat loss), so we place cable only where it's needed and talk through how and when to run it.

Have an ice dam right now? We remove existing dams by hand, carefully cutting channels so the trapped water can drain. Estimates for heat cables are free.

We install heat cables in RI towns including Providence, Warwick, Cranston, East Providence, Woonsocket and Newport, and in Massachusetts towns such as Attleboro, Seekonk, Swansea, Fall River, Franklin and Mansfield.

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How heat cables protect your home

Roof-edge cables

Cables run in a zigzag along the lower roof edge, where ice dams form, to keep meltwater moving.

Gutter and downspout cables

A cable through the gutter and down the downspout keeps the drainage path from freezing solid.

Targeted to problem spots

We put cable where ice keeps forming, not across the whole roof, so you're not heating what doesn't need it.

Heat cables make sense if…

They're not for every house. These are the roofs that benefit most.

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Ice dams form in the same spot every yearA recurring dam points to a spot heat cables can protect.
You've had ceiling stains after winter stormsMeltwater has already backed up under the shingles.
Your gutters fill with iceFrozen gutters can't drain, and the weight pulls them loose.
Downspouts freeze solidMeltwater has nowhere to go but over the edge.
Attic fixes aren't practicalLow-slope roofs, cathedral ceilings and additions are hard to insulate.
You've had ice dams removed beforeCables help keep the problem from coming back.

Ice dam fixes compared

Fix	What it does	Best for
Ice dam removal by hand	Opens channels so trapped water drains	An ice dam causing leaks now
Heat cables	Keeps meltwater draining	Spots that ice up every winter
Attic insulation & ventilation	Stops snow melting on the roof	The long-term fix at the source
Clean or guarded gutters	Lets meltwater drain	Every house before winter

How it works

Reach out

Call or send the estimate form, with a photo if you can. You'll hear back the same business day, often from one of the owners.

Estimate

Most jobs we can price for free over the phone, from your photos or by looking at your house online. If you'd like a service call for an on-site inspection, the cost goes toward any work you agree to.

Quote

You get a clear, free quote for your actual house. No pressure, no obligation.

Complete

We schedule the work, let you know the day before we come, do the job with the right materials and leave your yard clean.

Tired of ice dams every winter?

We'll look at where the ice forms and give you a free estimate on heat cables.

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Mr. Gutter van parked at a customer's home

Mr. Gutter crew working from a lift on a brick building

Our Clients' Reviews

4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews from homeowners across Rhode Island & nearby MA

The gentlemen that were here were very courteous and made sure we were happy with the job before they left.

Paul K.Customer review

This company was great to deal with. Great response for a request for a quote right up to installation. They were extremely responsive. I highly recommend them.

Gil M.Customer review

A seamless, frictionless experience. It was easy to set up an appointment; the crew arrived on time and did the work quickly and efficiently. Gutters look great and I couldn't be happier.

Matthew D.Customer review

The local difference: no sales pitch

National gutter brands sell through in-home appointments. We'd rather just give you a straight answer.

Quotes from a photo

Send a photo with your request. For many jobs we can price it without a long in-home sales visit.

Same-day response

Reach out and you'll hear back the same business day, often from one of the owners.

Notice the day before

No guessing about your schedule. We let you know the day before we come.

Our own crew, since 1985

A family company: our own crew does the work, no subcontractors, and we tell you what your gutters need, and what they don't.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do heat cables prevent ice dams?

They keep channels open so meltwater can drain past the cold roof edge. They don't stop snow from melting on the upper roof; that comes from attic heat loss, which insulation and ventilation fix.

Where do heat cables go?

Along the lower roof edge in a zigzag pattern, and through the gutters and downspouts in the areas where ice forms.

Do heat cables work with gutter guards?

Yes. Clear, guarded gutters plus heat cables in problem spots give meltwater the best path off the roof.

Can you remove the ice dam I have now?

Yes. See our ice dam removal service. We carefully cut channels through the ice by hand so the water can drain, without damaging the roof.

Do heat cables use a lot of electricity?

They draw power while they're on, which is why we place cable only where ice forms. We'll talk through how and when to run them.

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Locations We Serve

From Providence and the Blackstone Valley to Newport, South County and over the line into nearby Massachusetts, our crews cover all of Rhode Island and the towns that border it.

We serve all of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts towns from Sutton and Walpole to Fall River (not beyond Fall River). See every town.

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Tell us what's going on and a member of our team will get back to you to set up your free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call RI (401) 274-3030 or MA (508) 399-7600, or text us a photo at (401) 274-3030.

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