Roy Ice Dam Removal
We remove existing ice dams from roof edges to stop water from backing up under shingles.
Ice dams form when snow melts on a warm roof and refreezes at the eaves. Water backs up under the shingles and can reach insulation, ceilings and walls. Washington Snow Removal provides ice dam removal for properties in Roy, Pierce County.
Roy does not get snow often. It averages 6.2 in per season and has 42 freezing nights from October to April. When a storm does stick, the cold nights can lock ice along the roof edge. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Call 206-809-9669 for a quote.
Snow load events in Roy
Largest snow totals reported near Roy
- Feb 11–13, 2021: Up to 11 in, 7 spotter reports: 2 NE Yelm 11 in, Yelm 10 in, Yelm 8 in, Yelm 7 in, 2 ESE Yelm 7 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in
- Feb 9, 2019: 4 in measured by a spotter at Yelm
- Jan 15–19, 2012: 12.9 in total, 8.3 in on the biggest day
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
Ice Dam Removal in Roy: What the Job Involves
An ice dam job starts with a look at the roof edge, gutters and downspouts. We find where ice has built up and where water is getting behind it. Then we remove the ice from the affected areas with care so the shingles and gutters are not damaged.
Roy has snow on the ground only about 4 days a year, and just 1.8 days a year bring 1 in or more. Heavy-snow days of 4 in or more average 0.18 a year. That means many homeowners have never dealt with an ice dam and may not recognize the signs until water shows up inside.
The risk is real when a big storm arrives. The biggest single day since 2005 was 8.3 in, and the snowiest season, 2018-19, reached 16.7 in. In February 2021, spotters near Roy reported up to 11 in, measured 2 NE of Yelm. With 42 freezing nights each cold season, snow that sits on a roof can melt and refreeze.
Signs to watch for:
- Ice ridges or icicles along the eaves
- Water stains on ceilings or exterior walls
- Gutters packed with ice
- Dripping at windows or soffits
Pricing is by quote only. Call 206-809-9669 and we will talk through your roof.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Stops water from backing up under shingles; prevents interior leaks and drywall damage; uses steam that spares roofing from cracks; relieves the trapped water quickly to limit damage
