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Capes. Orchard hills. Eaves that ice over.
Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Smithfield, RI
Smithfield's capes and ranches are prime ice dam territory: warm rooms tucked right under the roof, and trees shading the snow so it never seems to leave. When ice holds water at the eave, that water heads indoors.
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- Family owned since 1985
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At a glance
For Smithfield, RI homes, Mr. Gutter handles ice dams the careful way, by hand, cutting drainage channels through the ice so meltwater can escape. Prevention matters just as much: pre-winter gutter cleaning, heat cables, and Proflow or All Mesh Pro guards. We are a third-generation family company, in business since 1985, and estimates are free.
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
Smithfield, Rhode Island
We stop Smithfield ice dams from soaking the knee walls of your cape
A lot of Smithfield homes are Cape Cod-style houses, ranches and split-levels from the decades when Greenville and Esmond filled in with new neighborhoods. Capes are among the houses most prone to ice dams. Their second-floor bedrooms are tucked under the roof slope behind short knee walls, with only a thin cavity between a heated room and the shingles. Heat leaks into that thin space, melts the snow on the roof, and the runoff freezes at the overhang.
From there the ice dam grows each night, and the water pooling behind it soaks into the roof deck, then the knee wall, the insulation behind it and the ceiling of the room below. Smithfield's hills add their own twist. Homes on north-facing slopes and lots shaded by old maples and pines keep their snow for weeks, while houses near Georgiaville Pond and Stillwater sit in low spots that tend to stay cold.
Removal is slow, careful handwork. We cut channels through the ice so the water behind it can drain off the roof and through the gutter, protecting your shingles as we go. Then we look at the gutters, the shade and the roofline and tell you what will help next year. Send a photo or call (401) 274-3030 for a free estimate; we will be in touch the same business day.
Call (401) 274-3030Why ice dams form on Smithfield homes
Capes with knee walls
Cape-style homes put living space right under the roof. With little room for insulation behind the knee walls, warm air reaches the roof deck and melts snow from below. Meltwater refreezes at the cold overhang, and the dam grows from there.
North slopes and orchard hills
Smithfield is hilly, and homes on the north side of a slope get little winter sun. Snow on those roofs can sit for weeks, melting a bit every day from attic heat and refreezing every night.
Pines, maples and oaks overhead
Old maples, oaks and white pines shade many Smithfield lots. Pines keep their needles and their shade through winter, and needles packed in the gutter turn into a frozen plug that blocks meltwater from draining.
Low ground near the ponds
Homes near Georgiaville Pond, Stillwater and the town's reservoirs often sit in lower spots that stay damp and cold. Gutters there freeze early and thaw late, so any water that reaches them has a harder time getting out.
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.
How Smithfield homeowners can stop ice dams before they start
On a cape, the most lasting fix is in the attic and knee walls: better insulation and air sealing so the roof stays cold. We do not do insulation work, but an energy audit is a good place to start. What we can do is make sure the gutters are clear before the first snow, put Proflow or All Mesh Pro guards on to keep pine needles and leaves out, and install roof and gutter heat cables along the eaves that ice up every year. Between storms, a roof rake used from the ground keeps the bottom few feet of the roof clear.
More for Smithfield homeowners: gutter installation, repair and cleaning in Smithfield, and our guide to preventing ice dams.
Ice building up on your Smithfield 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
My Smithfield cape ices up every winter, but the ranch next door stays clear. Why?
The shape of the house matters more than people think. A cape has heated rooms tucked under the roof with little insulation space, so heat reaches the shingles and melts snow from below. A ranch usually has a full attic between the ceiling and the roof that stays colder. Shade and sun exposure make a difference too.
What should I do when I see big icicles on my gutters?
Treat them as a warning, not decoration. Big icicles mean meltwater is freezing at the edge, and an ice dam is often building behind them. Check ceilings and walls near the eaves for stains, keep people out from under the icicles, and send us a photo at (401) 274-3030 so we can tell you if the ice needs to be opened up.
Do you remove ice dams in Greenville and Esmond?
Yes. Greenville, Georgiaville, Esmond and Stillwater are all part of our Smithfield service area for ice dam work. Our crew opens the ice by hand so the trapped water can get out, and heat cables are available for eaves that ice up every year. A quote by phone or from your photos costs you nothing, and we get back to you the same business day.
Will a heat cable fix the ice on my cape's eaves?
It will help a lot on the eaves where ice forms year after year. The cable runs in a zigzag along the roof edge and through the gutter and downspout, keeping a path open for meltwater. It does not fix the heat loss behind the knee walls, so pair it with attic improvements if you can.
Ice dam removal near Smithfield
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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Tell us what's going on and a member of our team will get back to you to set up your free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call RI (401) 274-3030 or MA (508) 399-7600, or text us a photo at (401) 274-3030.
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