Roof Raking

What This Service Involves

Roof raking removes the first several feet of snow along the eaves, which is the zone where ice dams form and where load matters most. Performed safely from the ground with an extension rake, it avoids the hazards of climbing onto a snow-covered roof. In the Puget Sound climate, where daytime melt and cold nights alternate, keeping the eaves clear stops the meltwater that would otherwise refreeze into a dam. Regular raking after each snowfall is one of the simplest ways to protect a home through winter.

Benefits

Removes the eave snow that feeds ice dams; reduces roof load without anyone climbing up; keeps meltwater from refreezing at the roof edge; offers a low-risk, repeatable storm response

Our Process

1) Set up an extension rake safely on the ground; 2) Pull snow from the eave upward in sections; 3) Clear the first several feet along the edge; 4) Check gutters and drip line for buildup

What Affects the Cost

Length of roof eave to rake; roof height and reach required; snow depth and density along the edge; number of stories and ground access; frequency of raking across a storm cycle

Best Time of Year

Roof raking is best done after each lowland snowfall and repeated through the freeze-thaw cycles that drive ice dam formation.