The services here fall into four groups. Winter emergencies cover the jobs that cannot wait: ice dams, heavy snow, leaks and storm damage. Fix the cause covers the attic work that keeps heat off the roof. Roof edge and drainage covers gutters and the trim behind them, and the chimney has a group of its own.
Every business listed under a service has that service confirmed on its own website. Start from the problem you can see if you are not sure what to call it.
Roof topics
Fix the Cause
Ice dams come back each winter until the heat that melts the snow stays in the house. University of Minnesota Extension puts sealing attic air leaks first and insulation second. This group covers that work, attic ventilation, and heat cables, which the state energy office advises against.Roof Edge & Drainage
Gutters, heated gutters, soffits and fascia carry water off the roof and protect the edge where ice builds. In Minnesota a roofing license does not cover this trim and drainage work; it needs a residential building contractor or remodeler license, so ask which one a business holds.Chimney
A leak beside the chimney often comes from worn flashing or masonry where the chimney meets the roof. Chimneys also carry heat into the attic, one of the sources University of Minnesota Extension names for ice dams, so the repair and the cause can sit in the same spot.Start from what you see
Roof providers by state
- Roof services in Minnesota 1,568 businesses
Roof guides
- How to Prevent Ice Dams in MinnesotaSeal the air leaks in the ceiling first, then insulate the attic to at least R-50 where space allows, as the Department of Commerce advises. Keep the natural vents open and skip powered ones. Until the work is done, rake snow off the lower roof from the ground after big storms.
- How to Remove Ice Dams in MinnesotaIf water is coming in, hire an ice dam removal service that uses steam, as the Minnesota Department of Commerce advises, and skip chipping, chemicals and open heat. If the house is dry, rake snow off the lower roof from the ground. Then seal the attic air leaks that cause ice dams.
- How to Use a Roof Rake in MinnesotaRake the lower roof from the ground after heavy snow, and leave an inch or two of snow on the shingles. Keep the pole 10 feet from power lines and never use it from a ladder. If the roof sags or creaks, or the snow is out of reach, stop and hire a professional.