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Rooftop Snow and Ice Dam Removal in Ottawa 613-255-2323


Preventive maintenance is a scheduled service to minimize risks of having water damage caused by snow and ice accumulations on your roof.

Depending on the pitch of the roof, snow may pile up due to design of the roof trusses. When there are walls and valleys are involved, it is venerable to accumulation. Melting snow can turn into ice damming and cause water pooling on your pitched roof.  If you have experienced leaks due to ice damming, it is highly recommended to do preventive maintenance on your roof.

Heat loss is another reason why the accumulation of the ice is greater when compared to neighboring houses. When there isn’t significant amount of insulation is in your attic, this can increase your heating bills dramatically. Blue staining and leaks when temperatures drow down to ZERO amd warmer are the signs of heat loss.

Having proper ventilated attic is another important factor. Your attic should be same temperature as the outside. If not there is an issue with your ventilation system. This can cause ice damming and leaks.

Hire a professional roofing contractor in Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Manotick, Barrhaven, Greely, Gloucester, Rockcliffe, Orleans, Carp, Cumberland and Rockland Ontario.

We offer free quotes and estimates for all your emergency services and insurance claims management services.

Preventive Insurance Claims Assistance For Roof, Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Eavestroughing and Foundations in Ottawa


Unpredictable weather conditions are on the rise in Ottawa. Long winters with lots of snow, major floods due to rain and melting snow and recently, tornados passing thru Ottawa and the Valley.

As a homeowner, there are list of maintenance that needs to be inspected and repaired in order to prevent the worst from happening. Your roof, foundation and exterior walls protect you and your family from elements of mother nature. There are ways to be proactive and inspect regularly.

Your roof must be in top notch shape to perform under high gusting winds, sun, rain, snow and ice. Shingles alone is not enough. Second line of defense is very important to act as a moisture barrier to perform. Good dept of insulation and proper ventilation will save energy.  Once the roof is 10 years old its time for inspection and maintenance. Only a professional roofing contractor will know what to look for. Clean eavestroughing twice a year and install leafguards if located in wooded areas.

Your siding protects you from all directions. Have a qualified siding contractor inspect all the walls, caulk around the windows, vents, chimney ect.. to keep it dry and intact. One piece of lose siding could turn into entire wall if not repaired asap. Call your local siding contractor for repairs.

Soffit and fascia are the cosmetic details plus ventilated soffit allow fresh air to enter into your attic and push the moist air out thru the roof ventilation. Has to be balanced. Soffit and fascia is also there to keep the wildlife out in the wild not in your attic. Hire professional soffit and fascia contractor for repairs.

Foundation needs to be dry or there is serious issues to come. Have all downspouts extended away from your foundation walls, keep eavestroughing clean at all times to avoid overflow. Inspect sump pump regularly and clean inlet. Only hire professional foundation repair contractors for all your repairs.

We are a local roofing, siding, soffit and fascia, foundation repair and snow removal service provider in Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Barrhaven, Manotick, Greely, Gloucester, Orleans, Rockcliffe, Cumberland and Rockland Ontario. We offer free estimates and quotes for all your roofing and repairs, siding and repairs, soffit and fascia repairs and services, eavestroughing and repairs, foundation repairs and snow-ice removal services.

We offer emergency services for insurance claims with our expertise, your claims will be approved sooner. We will respond, asses and report directly to your adjusters for approval.

Free consultation at your convenience.

 

Ottawa Flat Roof Snow/Ice Removal Company, Contractor, Quotes, Estimates 613-255-2323


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There are many reasons why you should remove all the snow and ice you roof. Every year because of the heavy loads of snow and ice causes roofs to collapse. There are no warnings or indications of when and how.

If you own a house or property that is rented to a tenant it is your responsibility to make sure it is in safe condition. Your tenant may have a basic insurance coverage but you are more likely to get sued by the tenant no matter what.
We recommend that anyone in your shoes to hire an insured roofing company to control the snow and ice build up. If you think about it, it will cost you way less to pay a roofing company to perform the task than lawyer fees, payouts and the risk you will put yourself and the others. The rent money that you collect every month is for providing a safe place to live in. Be sure to hire an insured roofing company not a handyman express. Cheap doesn’t mean quality or safe.

We offer all types of roof snow and ice removal services for residential, commercial and industrial properties in the cities of Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Orleans, Manotick and Greely Ontario. Request your free quotes and estimates by phone or email and we will be more than happy to assist you with all your snow removal needs.