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Tall pines. Shaded roofs. Ice that stays put.
Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Norton, MA
Under Norton's tall pines, roof snow can hang on for weeks, and the ice dam that builds at the eaves keeps feeding water into ceilings and walls until someone opens it up.
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- Family owned since 1985
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At a glance
Mr. Gutter removes ice dams from Norton, MA homes by hand, cutting channels so meltwater trapped behind the ice can drain. We also install roof and gutter heat cables and gutter guards. We are family owned since 1985, and estimates are always free. Call (508) 399-7600.
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
Norton, Massachusetts
We stop Norton ice dams from leaking into ceilings, walls and window frames
Norton is a town of lakes, wetlands and tall pines, and in winter all that shade matters. Around Norton Reservoir, Lake Winnecunnet and the wooded roads toward Chartley and Barrowsville, many roofs sit under white pines that block the low winter sun. Snow on those roofs does not melt off in a day or two. It melts slowly from below, where heat from the house reaches the shingles, and it refreezes at the overhang every night.
Near Norton Center and Wheaton College, the older homes have steep roofs, dormers and attics with little insulation, and they dam up for a different reason: heat escapes into the roof all winter long. Whatever the cause, the danger is the water pooled behind the dam. We remove ice dams by hand, carefully cutting channels through the ice so the trapped water can drain off the roof and out through the gutters, without tearing at shingles or gutters.
Prevention in Norton usually starts with the gutters. Pine needles and late oak leaves freeze into a solid block if they are still in the gutter when the cold comes, so a late-fall cleaning and a stainless mesh gutter guard make a real difference. On roofs that dam up every winter, roof and gutter heat cables keep a channel open. Call (508) 399-7600 or send a photo for a free estimate, answered the same business day.
Call (508) 399-7600Why ice dams form on Norton homes
Pine shade near the lakes
Tall white pines surround much of Norton, especially near the reservoir and Lake Winnecunnet. They block winter sun from the roof, so snow lingers for weeks and the cycle of melting and refreezing at the eaves keeps going.
Older homes near Norton Center
Older houses around the town center and Wheaton College often have steep roofs, dormers and little attic insulation. Heat leaking into the roof keeps snow melting from below even on very cold days.
Cold air over low ground
Norton has a lot of low, wet ground, and cold air settles over it on clear winter nights. Meltwater that ran off the roof during the afternoon freezes quickly at the eaves after sunset.
Needles frozen in the gutters
Pine needles mat into the gutter and hold water. Once that mat freezes, the gutter fills with ice and cannot drain the roof, so the dam starts at the gutter edge and grows upward.
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.
Preventing ice dams on Norton homes
Clear gutters are the first defense in a town with this many pines. Have them cleaned in late fall, then consider All Mesh Pro, a stainless steel mesh guard fine enough to keep needles out all winter. For roofs that dam up year after year, especially shaded ones near the lakes, roof and gutter heat cables keep meltwater moving to the downspouts. Inside, attic insulation and air sealing do the most to stop the melting at its source. We do not sell insulation work, but an insulation contractor can tell you what your attic needs.
More for Norton homeowners: gutter installation, repair and cleaning in Norton, and our guide to preventing ice dams.
Ice building up on your Norton 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
Do you remove ice dams near Lake Winnecunnet and Norton Reservoir?
Yes. We remove ice dams and install heat cables anywhere in Norton, including the homes around Lake Winnecunnet and Norton Reservoir, Chartley, Barrowsville and Norton Center. Lakeside houses under tall pines tend to dam up more than sunny ones, because their roofs stay shaded all winter.
Does cleaning my gutters in the fall help with ice dams in Norton?
Yes, and late fall is the time, after the oaks have dropped. A gutter full of wet needles and leaves freezes solid and turns into the base of an ice dam. Clean gutters let meltwater drain. A stainless mesh guard keeps needles out so they stay clear through the winter.
What are the signs of an ice dam?
Look for a thick ridge of ice along the roof edge, heavy icicles hanging from the gutters, gutters pulling away under the weight, and water stains on ceilings or walls near the eaves. If you see stains inside, water is already getting past the shingles, and it is time to call (508) 399-7600.
Do heat cables work on older Norton homes?
Yes. Heat cables run along the eaves and inside the gutters and downspouts, keeping a channel open so meltwater can drain instead of refreezing. On older homes near Norton Center with steep roofs and dormers, we place them where the dams actually form. They work alongside good attic insulation, not instead of it.
Ice dam removal near Norton
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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