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Old Chepachet roofs. Reservoir pines. Ice handled.
Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Glocester, RI
Glocester's oldest buildings and its lake cottages share a winter weak spot: ice that forms along the eaves and holds back water with nowhere to go but inside. We open that ice by hand and help keep it from returning.
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- Family owned since 1985
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At a glance
Mr. Gutter handles ice dams on Glocester, RI homes and cottages by hand, opening channels in the ice so trapped water drains. Our prevention work covers heat cables, gutter guards and the fall cleaning. Call (401) 274-3030 for a free estimate from a company that has been family owned since 1985.
Last updated October 2026
- Service area
- All of Rhode Island & nearby MA
- In business since
- 1985, family owned
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- 4.9★ · 500+ Google reviews
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Glocester, Rhode Island
We stop Glocester ice dams from leaking into old walls and cottage ceilings
Chepachet village has some of the oldest buildings in this part of Rhode Island, lined up along Main Street with steep roofs, dormers and additions built at different times. Those homes rarely have the kind of attic insulation a newer house has, so heat moves easily into the roof. On a cold, sunny day after a snowstorm, the roof melts from below, the water runs to the cold eave, and an ice dam starts to build.
Outside the village, Glocester is woods, stone walls and water. Homes around Smith and Sayles Reservoir, Bowdish Reservoir and the town's ponds sit under tall pines and oaks that keep roofs shaded through the winter. Many of those were summer cottages before they became year-round homes, with shallow roofs and tight attics. Farther out, houses at the end of long driveways in Harmony and West Glocester can have a gutter iced over on the back side for weeks without anyone noticing.
On an older roof, gentle work matters, which is why we remove ice dams by hand. Channels cut carefully through the ice let the water pooled behind it drain off the roof. Then we look at the cause and recommend what fits: heat cables, a better-timed fall cleaning or guards. A call to (401) 274-3030 or a photo through our form gets a same-business-day answer and a free estimate.
Call (401) 274-3030Why ice dams form on Glocester homes
Historic homes in Chepachet
Older buildings along Chepachet's Main Street often have little insulation and complicated roofs with dormers and additions. Heat escapes into the roof deck, and every joint between old and new roof sections is a place where meltwater can freeze and back up.
Reservoir and pond cottages
Homes near Smith and Sayles, Bowdish and Glocester's other lakes were often built as summer places. Converted to year-round use, their low roofs and shallow attics warm up fast, melting snow that refreezes at the eave.
Western highland cold
Glocester sits in the hilly western part of the state, well inland. It tends to run colder than the coast, and snow often stays on roofs through stretches of freeze and thaw that keep ice dams growing.
Long driveways, unseen eaves
Many homes sit far back from the road in the woods. A frozen gutter or a growing ice dam on the back of the house can go unseen for a long time, so problems are often found only when a stain shows up indoors.
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.
Getting a Glocester roof through winter without ice dams
Get the gutters cleaned in late fall, once the oaks are done, so they go into the cold season empty. Gutter guards keep pine needles and leaves from building up again; All Mesh Pro is also backed by the manufacturer's warranty and a no-clog money-back guarantee. For a Chepachet roof with a stubborn corner or a cottage eave under heavy shade, roof and gutter heat cables keep a path open for meltwater. Improving attic insulation and ventilation is the lasting cure, though it is a job for an insulation contractor, not us. After a heavy storm, a roof rake used from the ground is worth the effort.
More for Glocester homeowners: gutter installation, repair and cleaning in Glocester, and our guide to preventing ice dams.
Ice building up on your Glocester roof?
Call before the water finds its way inside. We answer the same business day: (401) 274-3030.
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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
Is hand removal safe for the old roofs in Chepachet village?
Yes. We work by hand, cutting channels through the ice so trapped water drains, and we take our time around old shingles, flashing and trim. Older roofs can be fragile, so that patience matters. Once the water is moving, we can suggest heat cables or other steps for the spots that ice up every winter.
What is the first sign of an ice dam?
Usually icicles along the gutter, followed by a thick ridge of ice at the roof edge. Inside, look for water stains on ceilings or walls near the eaves, or damp insulation in the attic. On a Glocester house set back in the woods, walk around to the back side, since that is where ice often hides.
Will gutter guards on my Glocester cottage cut down on ice?
They help indirectly. Guards keep leaves and pine needles out, so the gutter is open when snow melts instead of packed with debris that freezes solid. They do not stop heat loss through the roof. For homes under Glocester's pines and oaks, we often pair guards with heat cables on the eaves that ice up most.
Do you remove ice dams near Smith and Sayles Reservoir?
Yes, along with Chepachet village, Harmony, West Glocester and the homes around Bowdish Reservoir and the town's other ponds. Reach out by phone at (401) 274-3030 or with a photo; we quote for free and reply that same business day.
Ice dam removal near Glocester
We remove ice dams and install heat cables across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
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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