Safe & Effective Ice Dam Removal for Mountain Homes
When Ice Forms, Every Hour Counts.
Ice dams are a serious and destructive threat to homes in the Colorado mountains. These thick ridges of ice that form at the edge of your roof can trap melting snow, forcing water under your shingles and causing major leaks, rot, and structural damage. Homegrown Roofing & Contracting offers fast, professional, and—most importantly—safe ice dam removal using the only method we trust: low-pressure steam.
The Dangers of Ice Dams in Our Mountain Climate
While they may look beautiful on a cold winter day, ice dams are a clear sign of a problem. They form when heat escaping from your home melts snow on the upper parts of your roof. This water runs down and refreezes at the colder eaves, where there is no heat from the house below. This process repeats, creating a growing dam of ice that can lead to severe problems, especially in areas with heavy snowfall like Breckenridge, Dillon, and Silverthorne.
Severe Water Intrusion
The trapped water, or “ice lake,” behind the dam can back up under your shingles and leak directly into your attic, insulation, and walls.
Structural Damage
The sheer weight of the ice—which can be hundreds or even thousands of pounds—can damage your roof deck, tear off gutters, and compromise the structural integrity of your eaves.
Mold & Mildew Growth
Water that leaks into your home can lead to the growth of hazardous mold and mildew in your insulation and wall cavities, creating a health hazard.
The Power of Steam: Effective Removal, Zero Damage
You will find people offering many so-called “solutions” for ice dam removal, but most of them will cause significant and permanent damage to your roof. Using hammers, axes, ice picks, or high-pressure power washers will break, crack, and strip the protective granules from your shingles. This will void your roof’s warranty and dramatically shorten its lifespan.
We use only low-pressure, high-temperature steam.
This method is both safe and incredibly effective. The steam quickly and gently melts the ice from the bottom up, breaking its bond with the roof surface. It allows our trained technicians to cut the ice into manageable chunks that can be safely removed without any blunt force, impact, pressure, or scraping. It is the only method recommended by the roofing manufacturers and the only one we will ever use on your home.
Beyond Removal: Preventing Future Ice Dams
Once the immediate threat is removed, we can help you address the root cause of your ice dams. Most ice dams are caused by a combination of inadequate insulation and poor attic ventilation. Heat loss from your home is what starts the melting process. Our team can assess your home’s attic system and recommend long-term solutions—such as improving insulation or adding ventilation—to keep your roof deck cold and prevent ice dams from forming in the first place.
Providing Emergency Ice Dam Removal Across the High Country
We offer our safe steam removal services to homeowners throughout the Colorado mountains, including:
- Conifer
- Evergreen
- Bailey
- Pine
- Indian Hills
- Georgetown
- Idaho Springs
- Blackhawk
- Dillon
- Silverthorne
- Breckenridge
- & Surrounding Communities
Don't Let Ice Dams Damage Your Home
If you see an ice dam forming on your roof, act quickly. Contact Homegrown Roofing for safe, professional steam removal services before a small problem becomes a catastrophe.