Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Jamestown, RI

We stop Jamestown ice dams from pushing meltwater into porch ceilings and old plaster

Jamestown sits in the middle of Narragansett Bay, and the water around it shapes winter here. Storms that bring steady snow inland often arrive on the island as a mix of snow, sleet and rain, then turn cold once the wind swings around. That pattern is hard on roofs. Slush packs into gutters and the lower rows of shingles, freezes overnight, and leaves a ridge that blocks the next round of meltwater. One or two of those cycles can be enough to start a leak.

Many Jamestown homes have the features ice dams look for. Older summer houses in Shoreby Hill and near the village have steep main roofs that shed snow onto low-slope porch roofs, where it sits and melts slowly. Houses that began as summer places often have patchy attic insulation, so heat reaches the roof deck. In Jamestown Shores, on the north end, smaller homes sit among trees that shade the roof for much of the winter, so snow stays put longer.

When ice has already built up, we take care of it by hand. We cut channels through the dam so the trapped water can drain off the roof and out of the gutters, working carefully around cedar shingles, old trim and the gutters themselves. We do not pound the ice off. Send a photo of the roof edge through the form or call (401) 274-3030, and we will respond the same business day with next steps and a free estimate.