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J. Leonardi Construction, LLC

7325 Reynolds Road
4.63(
688
)
•Approved Pro

J. Leonardi Construction, LLC

7325 Reynolds Road
4.63(
688
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
193 local quotes requested

J Leonardi Construction is your one stop solution to all home repairs. We provide well-trained ,experienced and friendly employees that are eager to work for you today. We provide northeast Ohio with the fairest prices while not compromising on the highest quality possible. Give us a call today directly at 440-364-3644 you will not be disappointed.

"Responded very quickly to posting the project on Angi, and was out to provide an estimate within 48 hours. Very professional. Once the estimate was accepted and down payment was made, contractor scheduled the work within 24 hours. Crew arrived when expected, performed the work according to specification, and cleaned up after themselves. They were friendly and professional. I was very pleased by the pricing, availability, and performance of this contractor."

Steve I on September 2025

J Leonardi Construction is your one stop solution to all home repairs. We provide well-trained ,experienced and friendly employees that are eager to work for you today. We provide northeast Ohio with the fairest prices while not compromising on the highest quality possible. Give us a call today directly at 440-364-3644 you will not be disappointed.

"Responded very quickly to posting the project on Angi, and was out to provide an estimate within 48 hours. Very professional. Once the estimate was accepted and down payment was made, contractor scheduled the work within 24 hours. Crew arrived when expected, performed the work according to specification, and cleaned up after themselves. They were friendly and professional. I was very pleased by the pricing, availability, and performance of this contractor."

Steve I on September 2025

STRAIGHTLINE QUALITY ROOFING

37225 Butternut Ridge Rd
4.50(
24
)
•Approved Pro

STRAIGHTLINE QUALITY ROOFING

37225 Butternut Ridge Rd
4.50(
24
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
238 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Straightline Roofing, winner of the 2017 Super Service Award, is a family owned company with the owner on every job site - We never use sub-contractors and our roofers use top quality materials ensuring a long lasting roof. We always offer free estimates so contact Straightline Roofing today at 216-362-7100 for all of your roofing and gutter needs.

"Great! Would definitely hire again."

George M on July 2022

Straightline Roofing, winner of the 2017 Super Service Award, is a family owned company with the owner on every job site - We never use sub-contractors and our roofers use top quality materials ensuring a long lasting roof. We always offer free estimates so contact Straightline Roofing today at 216-362-7100 for all of your roofing and gutter needs.

"Great! Would definitely hire again."

George M on July 2022

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AES Property Consultants

5380 Oberlin Avenue
4.20(
20
)
•Approved Pro

AES Property Consultants

5380 Oberlin Avenue
4.20(
20
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1319 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We are a full-service home remodeling company. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, and finished basements; we literally handle all remodeling projects from exterior to interior. We believe in controlling inventory which helps us keep our costs down and pass the savings onto our customers. We are a local, owner operated company that believes in treating your home remodeling project like it's our own.

"Worst property management I’ve ever worked with. No response from Joe and his team and working together has cost me over $5,000 in losses. Joe does not care about customers and a lot of old customers feel the same way. Update as of 08/19/2025 Manage property and update me with repairs, tenants, and maintenance. 0 updates for 5 months costing me thousands. Joe and his team are completely unresponsive and filled with non sense and lies. For 5 months they have kept me in the dark after requesting multiple updates. Instead, they chose to ignore my property and my requests and constantly put me on the sidelines. Other clients have felt the same way. They have have a 2 star rating on Google from other clients who had a similar experience as well."

Chris R on July 2025

We are a full-service home remodeling company. While we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms, and finished basements; we literally handle all remodeling projects from exterior to interior. We believe in controlling inventory which helps us keep our costs down and pass the savings onto our customers. We are a local, owner operated company that believes in treating your home remodeling project like it's our own.

"Worst property management I’ve ever worked with. No response from Joe and his team and working together has cost me over $5,000 in losses. Joe does not care about customers and a lot of old customers feel the same way. Update as of 08/19/2025 Manage property and update me with repairs, tenants, and maintenance. 0 updates for 5 months costing me thousands. Joe and his team are completely unresponsive and filled with non sense and lies. For 5 months they have kept me in the dark after requesting multiple updates. Instead, they chose to ignore my property and my requests and constantly put me on the sidelines. Other clients have felt the same way. They have have a 2 star rating on Google from other clients who had a similar experience as well."

Chris R on July 2025

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Home Genius Exteriors

525 Frost Road
4.07(
15
)
•Approved Pro

Home Genius Exteriors

525 Frost Road
4.07(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
2666 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Cleveland by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Recently had a new shingled roof installed on a 1714 square foot roof i got the green and home genius did an amazing job Mason kept me informed and sent me pictures and updates. They did a fairly decent job cleaning up would def use them again. For people looking for possible price it cost me $16.2k"

Steven G on September 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Cleveland by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It’s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!

"Recently had a new shingled roof installed on a 1714 square foot roof i got the green and home genius did an amazing job Mason kept me informed and sent me pictures and updates. They did a fairly decent job cleaning up would def use them again. For people looking for possible price it cost me $16.2k"

Steven G on September 2025

Titan Roofing & Construction Inc

17430 Parkside Dr
4.20(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Titan Roofing & Construction Inc

17430 Parkside Dr
4.20(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
354 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Titan Roofing & Construction understands how important your home and business is to you and the significant investment involved for quality roof installation or roof restoration. As a reputable and professional roofing repair contractor, we offer years of roofing experience that includes a complete and comprehensive range of roof services that are designed to enhance curb appeal, provide energy efficiency and increase the value of your business or commercial property.

"Excellent. Jack is one of a kind. Great customer service, fair price and great quality work. Jack kept me informed throughout the process. The work was outstanding in both quality, time, and service. Very pleased. Highly recommend."

Cassandra M on December 2020

Titan Roofing & Construction understands how important your home and business is to you and the significant investment involved for quality roof installation or roof restoration. As a reputable and professional roofing repair contractor, we offer years of roofing experience that includes a complete and comprehensive range of roof services that are designed to enhance curb appeal, provide energy efficiency and increase the value of your business or commercial property.

"Excellent. Jack is one of a kind. Great customer service, fair price and great quality work. Jack kept me informed throughout the process. The work was outstanding in both quality, time, and service. Very pleased. Highly recommend."

Cassandra M on December 2020

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Victors Home Solutions - Cleveland

1245 Danner Drive
4.85(
300
)
•Approved Pro

Victors Home Solutions - Cleveland

1245 Danner Drive
4.85(
300
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1451 local quotes requested

Victors Home Solutions is the premier home improvement company across the Midwest, serving Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, providing the highest quality roof installation and repairs, along with gutter and attic insulation services. Beginning with our Free 21 Point Inspection, the Victors crew will take the time to talk with you and find the right roof solution for your home. We take pains to keep your grounds clean and damage free. The only way you can tell we were on your property is your new roof and a yard sign.

"sales practices are deceptive. My sales rep came to the house and evaluated my roof. I had no illusions that my roof was in good shape. It needed to be replaced. Victors touts themselves as roof specialists and will give an “honest” evaluation of your roof. I am sure you have seen the commercials. My rep went into the crawl space, on the roof, and presented photos of the roof. The cost was high, and my wife and I said no to the original offer but when they came down in price by $6,000.00, we agreed to the contract. This is where they got us. The price included three sheets of wood but any wood on top of that would be $85.00 per sheet. I asked our rep if he thought all of the wood on our roof would need replacing, and he said no. He said one side of our roof needed replacing but the other side of the roof was good and did not need replacing. But I knew that they would have to replace the wood on part of my roof. I knew this because other companies told us the same thing. Fast forward to the installation. The foreman showed me one board to be replaced and said others would need replacing as well. I told him that I knew some boards would need replacing. When we got to the end of the installation, they informed me that they had replaced all of the wood. Seventy-Three sheets. I was never under the impression that all the wood would need to be replaced. I requested photographs of my roof to justify all of the wood being replaced. They sent photos and only one photo showed one piece of wood with mold. I informed them that I felt scammed. I was told they reviewed the photos and stood by their decision and apologized that the rep did not set the expectation. I brought to their attention that they evaluated that all of my wood needed replacing from photographs but their roof specialist who was in my crawl space, on top of my roof, and told me all the wood did not need replacing could not tell me that all the wood needed replacing. I am now responsible for you guessed it $6,000.00 in wood replacement. Convenient? Suspicious? Yeah. They are shady. I am sure it is also a pure coincidence that after I put down my deposit the balance is almost the exact amount we qualified for in financing plus $700.00. So, beware of Victors. Good product but you will pay for it, and they will deceive you out of every penny you qualify for."

Rob J on April 2023

Victors Home Solutions is the premier home improvement company across the Midwest, serving Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, providing the highest quality roof installation and repairs, along with gutter and attic insulation services. Beginning with our Free 21 Point Inspection, the Victors crew will take the time to talk with you and find the right roof solution for your home. We take pains to keep your grounds clean and damage free. The only way you can tell we were on your property is your new roof and a yard sign.

"sales practices are deceptive. My sales rep came to the house and evaluated my roof. I had no illusions that my roof was in good shape. It needed to be replaced. Victors touts themselves as roof specialists and will give an “honest” evaluation of your roof. I am sure you have seen the commercials. My rep went into the crawl space, on the roof, and presented photos of the roof. The cost was high, and my wife and I said no to the original offer but when they came down in price by $6,000.00, we agreed to the contract. This is where they got us. The price included three sheets of wood but any wood on top of that would be $85.00 per sheet. I asked our rep if he thought all of the wood on our roof would need replacing, and he said no. He said one side of our roof needed replacing but the other side of the roof was good and did not need replacing. But I knew that they would have to replace the wood on part of my roof. I knew this because other companies told us the same thing. Fast forward to the installation. The foreman showed me one board to be replaced and said others would need replacing as well. I told him that I knew some boards would need replacing. When we got to the end of the installation, they informed me that they had replaced all of the wood. Seventy-Three sheets. I was never under the impression that all the wood would need to be replaced. I requested photographs of my roof to justify all of the wood being replaced. They sent photos and only one photo showed one piece of wood with mold. I informed them that I felt scammed. I was told they reviewed the photos and stood by their decision and apologized that the rep did not set the expectation. I brought to their attention that they evaluated that all of my wood needed replacing from photographs but their roof specialist who was in my crawl space, on top of my roof, and told me all the wood did not need replacing could not tell me that all the wood needed replacing. I am now responsible for you guessed it $6,000.00 in wood replacement. Convenient? Suspicious? Yeah. They are shady. I am sure it is also a pure coincidence that after I put down my deposit the balance is almost the exact amount we qualified for in financing plus $700.00. So, beware of Victors. Good product but you will pay for it, and they will deceive you out of every penny you qualify for."

Rob J on April 2023

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Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and Windows

54 E Aurora Rd
4.59(
1,139
)
•Approved Pro

Home Exteriors Roofing, Siding and Windows

54 E Aurora Rd
4.59(
1,139
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
3787 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Fast, Affordable, & Dependable. Over 35 years in business, Family Owned and operated. We specialize in the complete exterior envelope, Windows, Siding, Roofing, Gutters and Doors. What's in your future? Maybe a new roof for your home or possibly a complete exterior makeover? Talk with one of our roofing, window or siding professionals to find the action that best fits your needs. We're happy to make some repairs to buy you some time, or make a replacement if it is needed. You want a contractor you can trust, and one who has the experience to help you make some major decisions. We will listen to your goals, desires, and help alleviate any concerns. We will walk you through the process like you were one of our family.

"I needed a new roof and new gutters for my house. I tried several other local roofing companies but either they did not show up for an estimate or after giving me an estimate they did not show up to do the work. With the Fall Season coming on, I needed someone to help me out before the Winter came. I checked Angie's list and called "Home Exteriors - The Window, Siding and Roofing Experts." One of their Sales Representatives, Gary, came to my house, wrote up a detailed Installment Contract with final price and he assured me his Roofing and Gutter Crews would be out to take care of my roof. I must admit, I had some doubts about them showing up, due the poor experiences I had with prior contractors. I received a call several weeks later letting me know that the Roofing Crew would start work on the coming Monday. I took some time off during lunch on that Monday to drive by my house to see how the work was going. I did not stop to speak with anyone, I just wanted to see how they were progressing. When I got to my house, I was amazed at the number of guys that were working and how efficient and organized they were. True professionals that really worked well together. I went back to work and when I came home later in the evening, the equipment and supplies they needed to finish the job were neatly organized and the entire yard was cleaned up. When I came home on Tuesday, their work was done. The roof and flashing looked perfect and my entire property was cleaned up, no debris anywhere. The technicians that installed the gutters came several days later. They took off the old gutters and installed seamless gutters in a couple of hours. The work was done quickly, everything looks even, no leaks, perfect!!! I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a replacement roof. From start to finish everything was top notch."

Edward H on December 2020

Fast, Affordable, & Dependable. Over 35 years in business, Family Owned and operated. We specialize in the complete exterior envelope, Windows, Siding, Roofing, Gutters and Doors. What's in your future? Maybe a new roof for your home or possibly a complete exterior makeover? Talk with one of our roofing, window or siding professionals to find the action that best fits your needs. We're happy to make some repairs to buy you some time, or make a replacement if it is needed. You want a contractor you can trust, and one who has the experience to help you make some major decisions. We will listen to your goals, desires, and help alleviate any concerns. We will walk you through the process like you were one of our family.

"I needed a new roof and new gutters for my house. I tried several other local roofing companies but either they did not show up for an estimate or after giving me an estimate they did not show up to do the work. With the Fall Season coming on, I needed someone to help me out before the Winter came. I checked Angie's list and called "Home Exteriors - The Window, Siding and Roofing Experts." One of their Sales Representatives, Gary, came to my house, wrote up a detailed Installment Contract with final price and he assured me his Roofing and Gutter Crews would be out to take care of my roof. I must admit, I had some doubts about them showing up, due the poor experiences I had with prior contractors. I received a call several weeks later letting me know that the Roofing Crew would start work on the coming Monday. I took some time off during lunch on that Monday to drive by my house to see how the work was going. I did not stop to speak with anyone, I just wanted to see how they were progressing. When I got to my house, I was amazed at the number of guys that were working and how efficient and organized they were. True professionals that really worked well together. I went back to work and when I came home later in the evening, the equipment and supplies they needed to finish the job were neatly organized and the entire yard was cleaned up. When I came home on Tuesday, their work was done. The roof and flashing looked perfect and my entire property was cleaned up, no debris anywhere. The technicians that installed the gutters came several days later. They took off the old gutters and installed seamless gutters in a couple of hours. The work was done quickly, everything looks even, no leaks, perfect!!! I would highly recommend this company for anyone looking for a replacement roof. From start to finish everything was top notch."

Edward H on December 2020

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Bill Jackson Roofing Inc

7516 West Ridge Rd
4.56(
132
)
•Approved Pro

Bill Jackson Roofing Inc

7516 West Ridge Rd
4.56(
132
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
698 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Bill Jackson Roofing is Ohio’s premier roofing contractor. We perform a variety of services including roofing, gutter installation and attic insulation. If you are looking for a roofing contractor for life then you came to the right place. We will make appointments on time because we understand your time is valuable. Let Bill Jackson Roofing Inc., and our 19 years of service perform the quality work you deserve at a fair price. For your convenience you can schedule an appointment below or feel free to call and schedule with our office manager Stacy. I hope our website was easy to maneuver around on and has the information you expected. If you would like us to change or add anything on our site to better serve you your feedback would be much appreciated. We show up when scheduled and perform the work contracted to do.

"Informative inspection - pointed out several small items that will need attention in the next several years. Decided to have them taken care of now."

Larry B on September 2024

Bill Jackson Roofing is Ohio’s premier roofing contractor. We perform a variety of services including roofing, gutter installation and attic insulation. If you are looking for a roofing contractor for life then you came to the right place. We will make appointments on time because we understand your time is valuable. Let Bill Jackson Roofing Inc., and our 19 years of service perform the quality work you deserve at a fair price. For your convenience you can schedule an appointment below or feel free to call and schedule with our office manager Stacy. I hope our website was easy to maneuver around on and has the information you expected. If you would like us to change or add anything on our site to better serve you your feedback would be much appreciated. We show up when scheduled and perform the work contracted to do.

"Informative inspection - pointed out several small items that will need attention in the next several years. Decided to have them taken care of now."

Larry B on September 2024

Town-N-Country

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro

Town-N-Country

5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
960 local quotes requested

Town-N-Country General Contractors Inc. provides roofing and gutter services in Parma, OH. Call us now for a free estimate! We serve in Parma, OH, Brooklyn Heights Village OH; Brook Park OH; Middleburg Heights OH; Garfield Heights OH; Seven Hills OH;Brecksville OH;Broadview Hts. Brooklyn OH;Brooklyn HTS. OH;Hinckley OH;Independence OH;Macedonia and the surrounding areas. Roof Replacement, Vinyl Siding Replacement, Quality Roofing, General Roofing Services, Gutter Replacement Roof Replacement Company, Local Roofing Service, Quality Roofing Company, Reliable Roofing Company, Affordable Roofing Service, Reliable Roofing, Affordable Roofing, Reliable Roof Replacement, Reputable Roof Replacement, Affordable Roof Replacement, Cheap Roofing Service, Dependable Roofing Service, Reputable Roofing Service, Roofing, Gutter, Masonry, Siding, Siding Repairs, Gutter Contractor, Professional Gutter Contractor, Affordable Gutter Contractor, Expert Gutter Contractor, Roof Installation, Roof Repair, Gutter Installation, Masonry Services, Chimney Services, Affordable Roofing Contractor, Reliable Roofing Contractor, Step Services, Professional Chimney Services, Quality Chimney Services, Siding Replacement, Gutters Replacement, Siding Replacement, Professional Roofing Installation Service, Quality Roofing Installation Service, Affordable Roofing Installation Service, Roofing Replacement, Roofing Replacement Service, Professional Roofing Replacement, Quality Roofing Replacement, Reliable Roofing Replacement, Affordable Roofing Replacement, Roofing Repair Service, Professional Roofing Repair Service, Quality Roofing Repair Service, Affordable Roofing Repair Service, Professional Gutter Installation, Quality Gutter Installation For more information visit our website: https://townncountrygeneralcontractors.com/ We also accept the following payment methods: Cash, American Express, Debit Card, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

"They did an excellent and a really good job. They were thorough and cleaned up. We really like them a lot."

Alice B on December 2022

Town-N-Country General Contractors Inc. provides roofing and gutter services in Parma, OH. Call us now for a free estimate! We serve in Parma, OH, Brooklyn Heights Village OH; Brook Park OH; Middleburg Heights OH; Garfield Heights OH; Seven Hills OH;Brecksville OH;Broadview Hts. Brooklyn OH;Brooklyn HTS. OH;Hinckley OH;Independence OH;Macedonia and the surrounding areas. Roof Replacement, Vinyl Siding Replacement, Quality Roofing, General Roofing Services, Gutter Replacement Roof Replacement Company, Local Roofing Service, Quality Roofing Company, Reliable Roofing Company, Affordable Roofing Service, Reliable Roofing, Affordable Roofing, Reliable Roof Replacement, Reputable Roof Replacement, Affordable Roof Replacement, Cheap Roofing Service, Dependable Roofing Service, Reputable Roofing Service, Roofing, Gutter, Masonry, Siding, Siding Repairs, Gutter Contractor, Professional Gutter Contractor, Affordable Gutter Contractor, Expert Gutter Contractor, Roof Installation, Roof Repair, Gutter Installation, Masonry Services, Chimney Services, Affordable Roofing Contractor, Reliable Roofing Contractor, Step Services, Professional Chimney Services, Quality Chimney Services, Siding Replacement, Gutters Replacement, Siding Replacement, Professional Roofing Installation Service, Quality Roofing Installation Service, Affordable Roofing Installation Service, Roofing Replacement, Roofing Replacement Service, Professional Roofing Replacement, Quality Roofing Replacement, Reliable Roofing Replacement, Affordable Roofing Replacement, Roofing Repair Service, Professional Roofing Repair Service, Quality Roofing Repair Service, Affordable Roofing Repair Service, Professional Gutter Installation, Quality Gutter Installation For more information visit our website: https://townncountrygeneralcontractors.com/ We also accept the following payment methods: Cash, American Express, Debit Card, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

"They did an excellent and a really good job. They were thorough and cleaned up. We really like them a lot."

Alice B on December 2022

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Rustic Slate Roofing

30815 Solon Rd
4.68(
41
)
•Approved Pro

Rustic Slate Roofing

30815 Solon Rd
4.68(
41
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1683 local quotes requested

Rustic Slate Roofing is old world craftmanship you can trust. We are a leading roofing company which handles new installation and restoration of slate, tile and copper roofs as well as miscellaneous roof related work. Each job is performed "one roof at a time" giving each client personalized service. Founded by European master slate & tile roofing craftsmen, Bela Szente, Rustic has become one of the premier slate & tile roofing companies in Northeast Ohio.

"Never responded to my query."

ROBERT G on November 2019

Rustic Slate Roofing is old world craftmanship you can trust. We are a leading roofing company which handles new installation and restoration of slate, tile and copper roofs as well as miscellaneous roof related work. Each job is performed "one roof at a time" giving each client personalized service. Founded by European master slate & tile roofing craftsmen, Bela Szente, Rustic has become one of the premier slate & tile roofing companies in Northeast Ohio.

"Never responded to my query."

ROBERT G on November 2019

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Berea, OH

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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