An ice dam in Omaha metro is an attic problem wearing a roof costume, and chipping the ice off treats the symptom.
At a glance
- Heat leaking into the attic melts the snow that later freezes at the eave.
- Never let anyone chip ice off with an axe or a hammer.
- Steam is the safe way to clear a dam. Salt pucks and hot water are not.
- The permanent fix is air sealing, insulation and balanced ventilation.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
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McCoy Roofing
4.9 from 783 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
AGR Roofing & Construction
4.8 from 656 reviews
Highly reviewed20 years in business
Royalty Roofing and Siding
4.9 from 555 reviews
Highly reviewed15 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Thompson & Thompson 3rd Generation
4.9 from 488 reviews
Highly reviewed25 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
RENOVO Roofing & Repair
5.0 from 340 reviews
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Hometown Roofing
5.0 from 319 reviews
Highly reviewed55 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
White Castle Roofing - Omaha
4.9 from 337 reviews
Highly reviewed40 years in businessStreet address on fileWebsite
Anchor Roofing
5.0 from 234 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hoursStreet address on fileWebsite
Red Rhino Roofs
4.9 from 239 reviews
Highly reviewedOpen 24 hoursStreet address on fileWebsite
Common questions
Are icicles a sign of an ice dam
Often yes. A few small ones after a thaw are normal. A thick band of ice along the whole eave with big icicles is a dam.
Does more insulation alone fix ice dams
Not usually. Air sealing has to come first, because insulation slows heat but does not stop air leaking straight past it.
Will my insurance cover ice dam damage
Many policies cover the resulting water damage inside. Fewer cover the cost of removing the ice. Read the policy before the first thaw.