That ridge of ice is leaking into your home.
An ice dam isn't just icicles. A warm attic melts snow up high, the water runs down and refreezes at the cold eaves, then backs up under your shingles and into the ceilings and walls. We stop the leak, then fix the cause.
Get a free ice dam inspection.
If water's coming in, call us, we respond 24/7. Otherwise, request a free inspection: we'll find where the dam is backing water up, document any damage for your claim, and show you how to stop it coming back. We respond within 2 hours.
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The damage starts where you can't see it.
By the time water shows up on a ceiling, it has already been running behind the scenes. These are the signs an ice dam is doing damage, inside and out.
Thick ice at the eaves
A solid ridge of ice along the gutters and roof edge, often with large icicles, is the dam itself, and a warning sign, not just winter decor.
Ceiling & wall stains
Brown rings, bubbling paint, or damp drywall on upper-floor ceilings and walls mean water has already backed in under the shingles.
Soaked attic insulation
Water that backs up wets the attic insulation, which loses its R-value and stays damp, feeding mold and more heat loss.
Rotting roof decking
Repeated moisture under the shingles rots the roof decking and rafters, the structural layer the whole roof depends on.
Damaged gutters
The weight of ice pulls gutters off the fascia and bends them, and a clogged or wrong-pitched gutter makes dams worse.
Lifted & loosened shingles
Water freezing and thawing under the shingles lifts and loosens them, breaking the seal that keeps the next rain out.
An ice dam is an attic problem, not just a roof one.
Chipping the ice off treats the symptom. The reason it formed is heat escaping into the attic, and that's what has to be fixed so it doesn't come back:
- Heat escapes into the attic and warms the upper roof deck.
- Snow melts up high, runs down, and refreezes where the eave stays cold.
- The dam grows and forces water back up under the shingles.
- Proper attic ventilation and insulation keep the roof deck cold and even, which is what actually stops dams. Attic ventilation →
We do both, so it doesn't come back next winter.
Anyone can knock the ice down. Doing it right means repairing the water damage and addressing why the dam formed, so you're not calling someone again at the next thaw.
Stop the leak & repair the damage
We respond 24/7 to stop active water intrusion, then repair the roof, decking, and interior damage the dam caused, and document it for your insurance claim.
Fix the cause
We address the attic ventilation and insulation that let the roof warm unevenly, the root fix that keeps dams from forming again. Attic ventilation →
Sudden interior water damage is often covered.
When an ice dam causes sudden interior damage, many homeowner policies cover it. We document it properly and work with any carrier. You typically pay only your deductible.
Stop & inspect
We stop active leaks, then inspect the roof, attic, and interior for all the damage.
Document the claim
We photograph and document the damage in the format your adjuster needs.
Work with the adjuster
We walk the damage with your adjuster so nothing legitimate is missed.
Repair & prevent
Our crews repair the damage and address the cause so it doesn't recur.
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Q.01What exactly is an ice dam?+
Q.02Why do I keep getting ice dams every winter?+
Q.03Should I just knock the ice down myself?+
Q.04Does insurance cover ice dam damage?+
Q.05Can you really stop them from coming back?+
Q.06How fast can you come out if it's leaking?+
Storm, winter & prevention.
Stop the leak. Then stop it coming back.
Call now if water's coming in, we respond 24/7 to protect your home. Or request a free inspection and we'll document the damage for your claim and show you the ventilation fix that ends the cycle. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest.
Insurance coverage, claim approval, scope, and out-of-pocket cost depend on your policy, deductible, and the documented cause and extent of damage; coverage is determined by your insurer, not by Buckshot, and outcomes vary by claim. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. Ice dam prevention depends on attic ventilation, insulation, and site conditions; no measure fully guarantees against ice dams in all weather. Emergency response limits but cannot guarantee against further damage. Financing is provided through third-party lenders (Service Finance Company, LLC), subject to approval. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · Family-Owned Since 1979.