Snow & Ice Dam Removal · Minneapolis · Ham Lake
Professional snow and ice dam removal in Minneapolis is a low-pressure steam machine job — not picks, hatchets or rock salt. EAVEX clears ice dams and roof-edge snow from Albertville across Minneapolis, Ham Lake, Maple Grove, St. Paul and the Twin Cities. Typical Minnesota market (2026): about $350–$800 for a 1-story visit and $800–$1,200+ for two-story or steep roofs — market ranges, not an EAVEX price list. 1200+ projects, 5.0 rating, 13+ years, license BC808261. Financing from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky on larger follow-up repairs. Same-day triage when slots allow: (763) 313-8516.
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01 / Steam
Low-pressure steam cuts channels through the dam so meltwater drains instead of backing under shingles.
02 / Rake
Pull snow back from the eave to cut the fuel supply before a new dam forms after the next warm day.
03 / Prevent
Gutters, guards and ice & water shield notes so the next cold snap is less likely to repeat the emergency.
Steam melts a path through the dam without the impact that cracks shingles and bends flashing. Water leaves the roof the way it was designed to.
Roofing picks and rock salt shred granules, corrode metal and open leak paths you will find in April. We will not use them on your roof.
Ice at the eave crushes gutters and soaks fascia. We clear the trough line and flag wood that already failed so spring repairs are planned, not guessed.
Minnesota cold snaps fill the calendar fast. When a steam slot is open, we take it. When it is not, you get a clear next window — not radio silence.
Scope of work
Steam and rake work to stop active water intrusion — not a roof rebuild.
01 / Pricing
Typical Twin Cities / Minneapolis market averages (2026) for a residential steam visit land roughly here — linear feet of ice, stories and access move the number. These are Minnesota market ranges, not an EAVEX price list; we confirm scope on site before the steamer starts.
Ice dam prevention in Minnesota — ventilation, ice & water, gutters
02 / Equipment
Yes. Professional ice dam removal in Minneapolis means a low-pressure steam machine on the eave — not a pressure washer, torch, pick or roofing hatchet. The wand melts a drainage channel through the dam so water can leave the roof the way it was designed to, without punching shingles.
Gutter guards for Minnesota snow — what actually works at the eave
03 / Steam crew
Homeowners searching for ice dam removal steam machine companies in Minneapolis want a true steamer, not a pressure-washer crew that says “steam.” EAVEX runs a low-pressure steam machine on the eave from our Albertville shop — license BC808261, same crew that hangs gutters the rest of the year. We confirm the method on the phone before we roll.
Why ice dams form on Twin Cities homes — and what steam does not permanently fix
04 / North metro
Ice dam removal in Ham Lake and Maple Grove is the same Albertville steam crew that covers Minneapolis — not a franchise routed from out of state. North-metro homes with long eaves, two stories and packed troughs are a regular winter drive. We say so if an address sits outside our radius.
Seamless gutter installation after ice has crushed the trough
05 / Steam vs wait
If water is already staining a ceiling or dripping at a window, waiting for a Twin Cities thaw lets the leak run. Steam ice dam removal opens a drainage channel the same day a slot is open. A dry dam with no interior drip can wait for roof raking and the next daylight window — we will say which one you have on the call.
06 / Snow & ice
Searching “snow and ice dam removal Minneapolis MN”? That is this page — professional steam on the dam plus roof-edge snow clearing on the same visit when needed. EAVEX (BC808261) rolls from Albertville across Minneapolis, Ham Lake, Maple Grove and St. Paul. Typical Twin Cities market (2026) still about $350–$800 / $800–$1,200+ per visit — Minnesota market averages, not an EAVEX price list.
Prepare gutters for winter in Minnesota — before the first dam
07 / Roof ice
Roof ice removal in Minneapolis is not “chip everything to the deck.” EAVEX focuses low-pressure steam on the ice dam and drip-edge ridge that traps meltwater, then rakes the first several feet of snow so the next warm day does not rebuild the plug. That protects shingles and flashing better than hatchets.
Wrap or replace fascia after ice has soaked the board (2026)
08 / Fall prep
Mid-September through early October is when Twin Cities homeowners still control the outcome. Clear troughs and seat micro-mesh covers before oak/maple leaf drop packs the outlet — meltwater that cannot leave freezes into the next ice dam. Steam in January is the emergency; fall prep is cheaper.
09 / Method
An ice dam is a ridge of ice at the eave that traps meltwater upslope. That water has nowhere to go but under shingles and into the attic. Low-pressure steam opens drainage channels through the ridge without beating the roof. Picks and hatchets puncture shingles and flashings. Rock salt and calcium chloride leave corrosive brine that eats metal gutters and stains siding.
10 / Risk
Homeowners who chip ice with roofing hatchets often trade a wet ceiling today for a leaking roof in spring. Broken seal strips on asphalt shingles let wind-driven rain in. Bent drip edge and crushed gutters stop draining even after the ice is gone. EAVEX would rather leave carefully than “win” a faster job with permanent damage.
11 / Eave work
Many Twin Cities calls start as “gutters full of ice.” That ice is often the lower face of a dam sitting on the drip edge. We steam the trough carefully so outlets open without ripping hangers out of soft fascia. If boards are already rotten, you get a written note for spring — not a silent failure next season.
12 / Timing
During a polar-vortex week, every steam crew in the metro is booked. EAVEX takes same-day emergency slots when equipment and safe travel allow — often within hours for active interior leaks. Overnight lows that glaze roads push work to the next daylight window. We tell you which one you are getting before we roll.
13 / Prevention
Ice dams form when heat escapes into the attic, melts snow mid-roof, and refreezes at the cold eave. Steaming stops the emergency. Lasting relief is air sealing, insulation, balanced soffit-to-ridge ventilation, and ice & water shield at the eave on the next reroof. We will say that plainly even though it is not always our sale.
Ice dam prevention in Minnesota — ventilation, ice & water, gutters
14 / Why EAVEX
EAVEX (DBA of Dimov LLC) works Twin Cities eaves year-round: gutters, guards, fascia, roofing. Ice season is not a side hustle — it is the same license BC808261, insurance and 5.0 Google rating homeowners already use for exterior work. 1,200+ projects, 13+ years. Financing from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky plan 6124 when you qualify for larger follow-up repairs.
Service area
Based in Albertville. We serve the Twin Cities metro and nearby suburbs.
Explore all EAVEX exterior services or read our guide to ice dam prevention in Minnesota.
Work stages
01
Same-day when slots allow
Tell us the address, stories and whether water is already inside. We confirm a steam slot or the next safe window and give a ballpark from photos when you can send them.
02
15–30 min walkthrough
We measure linear feet of ice, check access and confirm the written price before the steamer starts. No surprise invoices mid-job.
03
Most homes: 2–6 hrs
Low-pressure steam opens channels through the dam; roof rakes pull snow back from the edge. Gutters and outlets cleared when ice allows. Thick multi-story dams take longer.
04
Same visit notes
We walk the eave with you, note fascia or shingle damage, and recommend follow-up (gutters, guards, ice & water shield) only if you want a lasting fix — not a hard sell in a crisis.
Free on-site inspection
Call now. If a same-day steam slot is open, we will tell you on the phone. If not, we book the next safe window and help you protect the interior in the meantime.
Our projects
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Questions & answers
Typical Minneapolis / Twin Cities market (2026) is about $350–$800 for a 1-story steam visit and $800–$1,200+ for two-story, steep or long-perimeter jobs. Thick multi-story or same-day cold-snap work can run higher. That is a market range, not an EAVEX price list — we confirm linear feet, stories and access on site before work starts. Financing available from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky, plan 6124, when you qualify for larger follow-up repairs.
In the Twin Cities market (2026), a simple 1-story eave often lands near $350–$800 per steam visit; two-story, dormers and steep pitches more often $800–$1,200+. Access, ice thickness and packed gutters move the number. We price after photos or an on-site walk — call (763) 313-8516 for triage.
Yes. Professional ice dam removal here is a low-pressure steam machine on the eave — not a pressure washer, torch or pick. The wand opens drainage channels without punching shingles. Same Albertville crew, license BC808261. Triage: (763) 313-8516.
Same-day when a steam slot and safe travel allow — often within hours for active interior leaks. During metro-wide cold snaps we book the next daylight window and tell you which one before we leave the shop. Call (763) 313-8516 for triage.
Picks puncture shingles and flashings. Salt and calcium chloride corrode gutters and leave staining. Low-pressure steam removes the dam without creating the spring leak you will pay for twice.
Yes, when conditions are safe for the crew and equipment. Extreme wind, lightning or ice-glazed ladders pause work. Steep or tall roofs take longer and may need extra staging — priced before we start.
We document it while we are there and put options in writing. Emergency steaming stops the water; permanent repairs wait for safe weather unless the failure is actively open to the interior. Same crew can quote roofing, fascia & soffit, or seamless gutters for spring.
Steaming stops the current emergency. Recurrence depends on attic heat loss, ventilation, snow load and eave detailing. Roof raking, clear gutters, guards, and ice & water shield on the next roof are the lasting levers — see our ice dam prevention guide and gutter guards for Minnesota snow.
Yes. Roof-edge raking after heavy snow reduces the chance a dam forms on the next thaw. It is often faster and cheaper than waiting for ice to seal the eave. Same visit can combine rake + steam when ice is already at the drip edge.
Yes. We are based in Albertville and steam ice dams across the metro, including Minneapolis, Ham Lake, Maple Grove, Albertville, St. Paul, Roseville, St. Michael, Plymouth, Waite Park, Medina and Shakopee. Same-day triage: (763) 313-8516.
EAVEX is a licensed Minneapolis-area steam crew (BC808261) based at 5098 Main Ave NE, Albertville — a low-pressure steam machine, not a pressure washer, pick or salt. 1200+ projects, 5.0 rating, 13+ years. We cover Minneapolis, Ham Lake and Maple Grove. Ask any crew if the wand is a true steamer before they climb. Triage: (763) 313-8516.
Typical Twin Cities market (2026) for a residential steam visit is about $350–$800 on a 1-story eave and $800–$1,200+ for two-story, steep or long-perimeter roofs. That is a Minnesota market range, not an EAVEX price list — linear feet of ice, stories and access set the number we confirm before the steamer starts. Financing from 0% APR (0.00–9.99%) with GreenSky on larger follow-up repairs when you qualify.
Call if water is already inside, ice sits behind the gutter, or a ceiling stain is spreading — a thaw does not stop an active leak. No interior drip and only a ridge at the drip edge can wait for roof-edge raking and the next daylight window. We tell you which one you have before we roll. Prevention after steam: why ice dams form and gutter guards so meltwater can leave the downspout.
Yes. Professional ice dam removal in Minneapolis and snow and ice dam removal on the same visit: steam the dam, rake roof-edge snow so the next warm day does not rebuild it. License BC808261, Albertville shop, same-day triage when slots allow: (763) 313-8516.
Yes. Snow and ice dam removal in Minneapolis MN is our winter emergency service: low-pressure steam on the dam plus roof-edge snow clearing when needed. Typical Twin Cities market (2026) about $350–$800 / $800–$1,200+ per visit — a Minnesota market range, not an EAVEX price list. Free triage: (763) 313-8516. Prevention: ice dams in Minnesota.
Yes. Roof ice removal here means steaming the eave dam and drip-edge ridge that traps meltwater — not chipping the whole roof to the deck. We rake the first feet of snow so the next thaw does not rebuild the plug. Same Albertville crew, license BC808261. Call (763) 313-8516.
Yes. Ice dam removal in Ham Lake is a regular north-metro stop from Albertville (BC808261) — same steam machine as Minneapolis. Long rear eaves and two-story homes are common there. Typical market still ~$350–$800 / $800–$1,200+ (2026). Triage: (763) 313-8516.
Clear packed troughs and seat micro-mesh gutter guards before peak leaf drop so meltwater can leave the downspout. Soft fascia should be wrapped or replaced before hangers take ice load — see wrap or replace fascia. Book fall cleaning now; call for steam when dams form: (763) 313-8516.
