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Tall houses. Porch roofs. Ice cleared by hand.
Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Milford, MA
On an older Milford two-family, an ice dam on the main roof or a low porch roof can push meltwater into upstairs ceilings and the walls between units before anyone sees a drip.
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- Family owned since 1985
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At a glance
Mr. Gutter removes ice dams in Milford, MA by cutting channels through the ice by hand so trapped water drains off the roof. We also install roof and gutter heat cables and gutter guards and clean gutters before winter, for homes, condos and commercial buildings. Free estimates.
Last updated October 2026
- Service area
- All of Rhode Island & nearby MA
- In business since
- 1985, family owned
- Reviews
- 4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews
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- Free, no obligation
Milford, Massachusetts
We stop Milford ice dams from leaking into apartments, porches and condo units
A lot of Milford's housing near downtown and in the Plains is older multifamily: two-families and taller houses with attics that were never meant to be living space and were insulated, if at all, long ago. Heat from the apartments below rises straight into the roof, melts the snow from underneath and sends water down to the cold eaves, where it freezes. Many of these houses also have stacked porches with low-slope roofs, and ice and water collect there easily.
When an ice dam is already holding water, we remove it by hand. We cut channels through the ice so the water trapped behind it can drain off the roof and into the gutters. We do not hack the whole dam off, because that is how shingles get torn and gutters get bent. It is slower, careful work, and it stops the leak without creating a new repair. We handle single-family homes, multifamily houses, condominium buildings and commercial roofs across Milford.
Once the water is moving, the next step is keeping it that way. Roof and gutter heat cables on the stretches that ice up every year keep a path open for meltwater. A late-fall gutter cleaning, after the maples and oaks are bare, means the gutters are empty when the first thaw comes, and gutter guards keep them that way. For a free estimate anywhere in Milford, call (508) 399-7600 or send a few photos of the roof edge. You will get an answer the same business day.
Call (508) 399-7600Why ice dams form on Milford homes
Older multifamily attics
Two-families and taller multifamily houses near downtown often have shallow, lightly insulated attics. Heat from the top-floor apartment warms the roof deck, melting snow from below even on cold days, and the water refreezes at the eaves.
Low-slope porch roofs
Stacked porches on older two-families have nearly flat roofs that drain slowly. Snow sits there, meltwater pools against the house, and a small ridge of ice at the edge is enough to back water up under the roofing.
Long condo rooflines
Condominium buildings and townhouse rows have long, continuous eaves. An ice dam can stretch across several units, and water that gets in at one spot can travel before it shows up on a ceiling, sometimes in a neighbor's unit.
Snow that stays put
Milford sits well inland in Worcester County, so snow usually stays on roofs between storms instead of washing off in rain. Sunny afternoons melt the surface, and freezing nights lock that water into ice at the gutters, day after day.
How we handle ice dams
Careful work by hand, then a plan so they don't come back.
Channels cut by hand
We carefully cut channels through the ice dam so the water trapped behind it can drain off the roof and out through the gutters, without tearing into the shingles.
Heat cables
Roof-edge and gutter heat cables keep a path open for meltwater in the spots that ice up every winter.
Learn more →Clear gutters before winter
Packed gutters hold water that freezes solid. A fall gutter cleaning, or gutter guards, lets meltwater drain.
Stopping next winter's ice dams on Milford two-families and condos
On older multifamily houses, start with the porch roofs and the eaves over the top-floor apartment, which ice up first. Heat cables there and in the gutters and downspouts keep water draining through cold snaps. Have the gutters cleaned after the leaves are down in late fall, and consider gutter guards so they stay clear. For condo associations, it pays to plan all the buildings at once. The biggest long-term fix is better attic insulation and air sealing. We do not do that work, but an insulation contractor can, and it reduces how much snow melts from below.
More for Milford homeowners: gutter installation, repair and cleaning in Milford, and our guide to preventing ice dams.
Ice building up on your Milford roof?
Call before the water finds its way inside. We answer the same business day: (508) 399-7600.
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Our Clients' Reviews
4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews from homeowners across Rhode Island & nearby MA
One section of my gutter system had a hole in it. Mr. Gutter had great reviews, so I called them. They were very quick to respond, I sent a photo, and within minutes they gave me a reasonable quote to replace it. It was just replaced, they were very pleasant, would definitely use them again, highly recommend!
Maureen R.Customer review
Easy to schedule. They came out within a few days and did a great job. I can tell because the nor'easter hit us two days later!
Pamela B.Customer review
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove ice dams on a Milford condo building?
Yes. We remove ice dams on condominiums and commercial buildings as well as homes. We cut channels through the ice by hand so the backed-up water drains, working building by building. Associations can also have heat cables installed on the trouble spots and gutters cleaned on every building before winter.
Why does ice form on the porch roof of my two-family?
Porch roofs are nearly flat, so they shed water slowly, and they sit against a warm wall. Snow melts along the house, runs to the cold edge and freezes. A heat cable along the porch roof edge and in its gutter usually keeps it open. Keeping that gutter clean helps too.
Do you chip ice dams off the roof?
No. Breaking an ice dam off in chunks can tear shingles and pull gutters loose. We cut channels through the ice by hand so the trapped water can drain, which stops the backup. The remaining ice can then melt off on its own without putting the roof at risk.
Who should I contact about an ice dam on my Milford house?
Call (508) 399-7600 or use the form to send photos of the ice and any water stains inside. We answer the same business day and estimates are free. We cover all of Milford, from downtown and the Plains to the condo complexes near I-495.
Ice dam removal near Milford
We remove ice dams and install heat cables across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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.
Rhode Island
- Providence
- Warwick
- Cranston
- East Providence
- Pawtucket
- Woonsocket
- Lincoln
- Smithfield
- Cumberland
- Barrington
- East Greenwich
- Coventry
- Newport
- Narragansett
- All RI towns
Massachusetts
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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