Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Dighton, MA

We keep Dighton's drifting snow and freeze-thaw from leaking into older homes

Dighton has a lot of open ground, from farm fields to the Taunton River along its eastern edge. In a winter storm, wind moves across that space and drops snow on the downwind side of roofs, often in deep drifts right at the eaves. When the storm clears, that extra snow becomes extra meltwater, and on a cold night it freezes at the gutter line. The bigger the drift, the bigger the dam that follows.

Many Dighton homes are older farmhouses, often with additions built over the years, and capes with rooms tucked under the roof. Where an ell or addition meets the main house, roofs form valleys and inside corners that trap ice. Older homes also tend to have less insulation, so heat reaches the roof and keeps melting snow from below. When a dam starts leaking, we cut channels through the ice by hand so the water drains without damage to the shingles or gutters.

To prevent the next one, we install roof and gutter heat cables along the eaves and valleys where ice builds every year, and we clean gutters in late fall so they go into winter empty. Gutter guards keep tree debris from refilling them. Call (508) 399-7600 or send us a photo through the form for a free estimate. We respond the same business day and let you know the day before we come.