Gutter Ice Removal

What This Service Involves

When gutters fill with ice, meltwater has nowhere to go and overflows behind the fascia or feeds an ice dam at the eave. In Western Washington's damp climate, gutters clogged with fall debris freeze solid and stay blocked through every cold snap. Our crews melt and remove the ice from the gutter trough and downspouts using methods that will not bend or crack the metal. Restoring drainage protects the fascia, foundation, and roof edge from water intrusion.

Benefits

Restores drainage so meltwater flows away; protects fascia and foundation from overflow; reduces ice dam formation at the eave; clears ice without bending or cracking gutters

Our Process

1) Inspect gutters and downspouts for ice blockages; 2) Melt the ice in the trough and downspout; 3) Remove loosened ice and any debris; 4) Confirm meltwater drains freely to the outlet

What Affects the Cost

Length of gutter run to clear; number of downspouts blocked; thickness of ice in the trough; roof height and ladder access; debris frozen into the ice requiring extra work

Best Time of Year

Gutter ice removal is most needed during cold snaps and thaws when frozen gutters block the meltwater trying to drain.