Tough winters.Trusted heroes.
Ice dam trouble? Call Ice Dam 911. Low-pressure steam removal for homes and businesses across Minnesota and America's snow belt, since 2012.
Planning ahead, or water on the floor?
Every home starts with a conversation about the conditions and the work needed. Then we book it the right way for the situation.
Plan a service visit.
Ice dam or roof snow removal on a schedule that works. Call to talk through the conditions at your home and next steps.
- Quote based on your roof before work starts
- Ice dam and roof snow removal
- Winter roof assessment
Water coming inside?
Seeing water inside? Call us now so we can understand what's happening and respond as quickly as conditions allow.
- Leak calls are scheduled first
- Drainage channels go in first
- Don't climb onto an icy roof
Get the ice off. Keep the roof.
Focused winter services for the roof above your family. With hundreds of roofs completed, our team takes extra precautions to protect your roof and property.
Ice Dam Removal
Low-pressure steam cuts through the dam down to the shingles, without chipping, gouging or salt stains.
How steam removal worksRoof Snow Removal
Taking the load off before it melts into the next dam. Raked or shoveled, gutters left clear.
See the serviceEmergency Leak Response
Water coming through the ceiling? We open drainage channels fast to stop it.
See the serviceCommercial Ice Dam Removal
Low-slope roofs, HOAs, storefronts and property managers who need it handled.
See the serviceIce Dam Prevention & Spring Roof Check
Why the dam formed, what to fix, and a look for damage once the snow is gone.
See the serviceHow ice dams form.
Heat escaping into the attic warms the roof and melts snow higher up. Meltwater runs toward the eaves, where the overhang is colder, then refreezes. As the ridge grows, water backs up beneath the shingles and into the home.
- Thick ice or long icicles along the roof edge
- Water stains on ceilings or walls
- Water entering the home during a thaw
- Heavy roof snow or sagging gutters
Removal addresses the ice. Prevention addresses the heat.
How professional steam removal works.
Steam melts a path through the ice so trapped water can drain before larger sections come off. Low-pressure steam and a fanned wand, never a hammer.
Cut drainage channels
Low-pressure steam opens channels through the dam, giving trapped water a path to drain.
Clear the roof edge
With a drainage path open, steam separates ice along the roofline without chopping at shingles.
Clear gutters and downspouts
Ice packed in gutters and downspouts comes out after the roof edge is clear, so the water has somewhere to go.
Start with the right details.
Tell us what you're seeing and where the house is. You'll get a quote based on your roof before any work starts. Anything marked "water coming inside" goes to the front of the line.
Protecting roofs through tough winters.
Our crews have worked winters in some of the snowiest cities in the country. Today, Ice Dam 911 is based in Minnesota and serves communities throughout the state and across America's snow belt.
How much does ice dam removal cost?
Costs depend on ice thickness, roof height and access, urgency, and whether snow clearing is needed. Here is what the market looks like, and how to get a real number for your roof.
General market estimates from Angi's 2026 cost guide (updated July 9, 2026), not Ice Dam 911 rates or a quote. Ask us for a quote based on your roof.
Winter questions. Clear answers.
The things people ask before they call. If yours isn't here, call 320-760-7280.
How much does ice dam removal cost?
Most ice dam work is billed by the hour for a steam rig and crew. The total depends on how much eave is dammed, how thick the ice is, roof height and pitch, and access. We work by the hour, and you get the rate and a clear plan before any work starts.
Can I get a price before work starts?
Yes. We talk through the conditions first and give you a quote based on your roof before any work starts.
How fast can you get here?
Leak calls are scheduled first. We aim for same-day when we can, and we'll give you a real time when you call. During a big thaw, calling early helps.
What should I share when I call?
Your city and ZIP, what you see (thick ice along the edge, long icicles, heavy roof snow, or water inside), roughly how tall the house is, and a photo of the roof edge if you can take one safely from the ground.
Water is coming inside. What should I do?
Call 320-760-7280. Move valuables away from the leak, catch drips with towels or a bucket, and turn off any ceiling light circuit near the water. Don't climb on the roof.
Know your roof before the thaw.
What is an ice dam, and why is it leaking into my house?
That ridge of ice at the edge of your roof is holding back water. Here's how it forms, why it leaks inside, and what to do about it.
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Read the post →Get ahead of roof ice.
Schedule ice dam removal, or call now if water is coming into your home. Don't climb onto an icy roof. Keep clear of falling ice and let a pro take it from here.