Roof Snow Removal in Hudson, WI
Roof snow removal in Hudson takes heavy snow off your roof before its weight strains the structure or its meltwater freezes into ice dams at the eaves. Hudson Roofing Pros clears snow from homes across Hudson and western Wisconsin, working with care for the shingles under it.
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When Does a Hudson Roof Need Snow Removed?
A Hudson roof needs snow removed when the snow is feeding ice dams at the eaves or has piled up deep and heavy, especially where it drifts onto lower roofs, porches and valleys.
The Hudson area gets roughly 45 to 50 inches of snow a year, and most of it stays put through long stretches below freezing. Snow on the upper roof melts from heat leaking out of the house and refreezes at the cold edge, so a roof that keeps growing ice along the gutters is a roof where clearing the lower few feet of snow pays off. Drifts are the other worry, because wind piles snow far deeper against a wall or in a valley than on the open roof.
New homes in St. Croix County are designed for a roof snow load of at least 40 pounds per square foot, and new homes in Pierce County for at least 30. Those are minimums for new construction, and they do not mean an older roof, or one with rotted decking or framing, can safely carry that much.
Snow load for new St. Croix County homes
40 pounds per square foot
Pierce County's minimum is 30, and neither figure tells you what an older roof can safely hold.
What Heavy Snow Does to Hudson Roofs
Heavy snow on Hudson roofs adds weight to the structure, feeds ice dams at the eaves and can slide off steep roofs all at once onto whatever sits below.
Feeds Ice Dams
Melting snow on the upper roof becomes the water that freezes at the edge, which is why clearing snow is part of ice dam removal.
Loads Low and Flat Roofs
Porches, additions and low-slope sections hold snow longest and collect drifts from the roofs above them.
Packs Gutters With Ice
Snow melting into gutters freezes there, adding weight that can pull them off the fascia.
Slides Off in a Mass
On steep and metal roofs, snow can let go all at once over doors, walks and decks.
Worried about the snow load on your Hudson roof?
Call us and tell us how deep it is and where it has drifted.
How We Clear Snow From Hudson Roofs
We clear snow from Hudson roofs by working out where it is deepest and where ice is forming, then taking it off in a way that keeps tools away from the shingles and leaves the eaves free to drain.
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Look Before We Climb
We check the roof from the ground and the attic for drifts, ice at the eaves and any sag or leak that changes the plan.
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Clear the Heaviest Snow
Drifts and the snow over low roofs and valleys come off first, because they carry the most weight.
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Open the Eaves
We clear the lower roof and gutters so meltwater has somewhere to go instead of pooling behind ice.
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Check for Ice Dams and Damage
If ice has already built up, we tell you and can remove it, and we note any lifted shingles or bent gutters.
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Tell You What Comes Next
If your roof keeps building ice, we explain the ice dam prevention work that would stop it.
Rake the Roof Yourself or Have Us Clear the Snow?
Raking your own roof from the ground can clear the first few feet of snow at the edge, but roof rakes can damage roofing and cannot reach the drifts higher up, so heavy snow or a roof already growing ice is a job for us.
Hudson Roofing Pros clears the whole roof where it needs it, and the same crew that clears the snow can spot a lifted shingle or a gutter coming loose while it is up there.
Raking It Yourself
- Reaches only the lower edge of the roof
- Rake blades can scrape and damage shingles
- Leaves drifts and valleys untouched
- Means standing under snow that can slide
Hudson Roofing Pros Clears It
- Clears drifts, valleys and low roofs
- Keeps tools off the shingle surface
- Opens the eaves and gutters to drain
- Checks for ice dams and damage while on the roof
Need the snow off your Hudson roof before the next storm?
We are open 24 hours, 7 days, so call whenever the snow gets heavy.
What Does Roof Snow Removal Cost in Hudson?
Roof snow removal costs $200 to $700 a job across the US, with most homeowners paying about $300, and that is a national range, not a quote, because no Hudson or Twin Cities figure is published.
Snow depth, roof size and pitch, and whether an ice dam has already formed all change a Hudson job. If ice has to come off too, removal is priced as its own job.
Roof snow and ice work, national ranges
National ranges, not a quote.
Will Insurance Pay if Snow Damages Your Hudson Roof?
Insurance may pay if snow damages your Hudson roof, because weight of ice, snow and sleet is among the perils common Wisconsin homeowners policies cover, but whether yours does depends on your own policy.
Wisconsin's consumer guide to homeowners insurance suggests asking your insurer directly whether ice damage is covered; ask about the weight of snow at the same time, before winter rather than after a storm. If snow or ice has already damaged your roof, we can document what we find while we clear it.
Other Snow and Ice Work We Do in Hudson
Other snow and ice work we do in Hudson covers removing ice dams, stopping them from forming and keeping snow from sliding off steep roofs.
Roof Snow Removal FAQs
How Much Snow Can My Hudson Roof Hold?
It depends on the roof; new homes in St. Croix County are designed for at least 40 pounds per square foot of roof snow, but an older roof or one with damaged framing may hold less. If you are unsure, call us before the snow gets deeper.
Should I Clear Snow Off My Roof After Every Storm?
No, most snowfalls can stay where they are; clear it when ice is building at the eaves, when drifts pile up on low roofs, or when the snow has stacked up over several storms.
Can Roof Snow Removal Damage Shingles?
Yes, roof rakes and shovels can damage roofing if they scrape the shingles, which is why we keep tools off the shingle surface when we clear snow.
Do Snow Guards Mean I Will Not Need Snow Removed?
No, roof snow guards hold snow on the roof so it melts off slowly instead of sliding off all at once; they do not reduce its weight.
Get a roof snow removal estimate
Send the form or call us and tell us how much snow is on your roof and whether ice is forming at the edge. We will give you a price for clearing it.
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