Q: How do you choose an ice dam removal company?

To find a reputable ice dam removal company, check verified customer reviews and ensure they have the proper credentials. Look at online testimonials and consult reputable agencies like the Better Business Bureau to validate their service record. Contact the company to ask about their experience, hourly rates, and safety practices. This helps ensure you're hiring a pro with proven expertise and a solid track record to protect your home from ice dam damage.

Q: What kind of roof damage can ice dams cause?

Ice dams can cause extensive damage that jeopardizes your entire roof structure. They can lead to issues like attic condensation, broken roof sheathing, persistent leaks, visible wall water stains, mold in your attic insulation, sagging drywall, rotting attic framing, and roof collapse. This damage compromises your home's integrity and requires immediate professional attention to ensure proper repair and safety.

Q: Is ice dam removal covered by insurance?

Most insurance policies don’t include coverage for the removal of ice dams since it's considered preventive maintenance. However, damage caused by ice dams—such as roof collapse, extensive water damage, or structural failures—may be covered by your policy. It's a good idea to contact your insurance provider to understand your coverage.

Q: How can I safely remove roof snow to prevent ice dam formation?

Removing snow from your roof can help prevent ice dams. Use a proper roof rake from the ground or a safe ladder—never climb onto an icy roof. Also, consider addressing any inadequate attic insulation that may cause heat leakage. Promptly clearing snow minimizes risks and helps maintain a safe, durable roof.

Home Genius Exteriors

Home Genius Exteriors

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

22 years of experience

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Columbia 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!

"Very courteous and professional. Siding is beautiful. Looks look a new house. They also replaced rotted wood. "

Karen B on March 2026

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Columbia 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!

"Very courteous and professional. Siding is beautiful. Looks look a new house. They also replaced rotted wood. "

Karen B on March 2026

Home Genius Exteriors

Home Genius Exteriors

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

22 years of experience

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Columbia 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!

"They had to do some repairs and add ventilation system. Fair and efficient. I have no complaints"

Robert B on October 2025

Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Columbia 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!

"They had to do some repairs and add ventilation system. Fair and efficient. I have no complaints"

Robert B on October 2025

S&D Pressure Washing

S&D Pressure Washing

Customers say: Quick response

Emergency services offered

We Specialize in Pressure Washing ALL Surfaces including Homes, Roofs, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Courts, Siding, Heavy Machinery & MORE! We prioritize ourselves in giving no less than the best Customer Service and detailing for whatever you are needing cleaned. S&D normally can get the job done same day as your estimate. Dont wait call today!✨

"Dustin did an amazing job pressure washing my house and camper. Highly recommend!"

Angela J on January 2026

We Specialize in Pressure Washing ALL Surfaces including Homes, Roofs, Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Courts, Siding, Heavy Machinery & MORE! We prioritize ourselves in giving no less than the best Customer Service and detailing for whatever you are needing cleaned. S&D normally can get the job done same day as your estimate. Dont wait call today!✨

"Dustin did an amazing job pressure washing my house and camper. Highly recommend!"

Angela J on January 2026

Southern Wave Pressure Washing

Southern Wave Pressure Washing

Customers say: Quick response

4 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

At Southern Wave Pressure Washing, we specialize cleaning the exterior of your home! We offer house washing, concrete cleaning, and many more exterior cleaning services! I Justin am the owner of this company and I will not show up just to make a quick buck like some other companies out there in this industry I will make sure the job is done right and that you as the customer is happy with the results!

"This pro was just that. He did a fine job for me. "

Joe H on February 2026

At Southern Wave Pressure Washing, we specialize cleaning the exterior of your home! We offer house washing, concrete cleaning, and many more exterior cleaning services! I Justin am the owner of this company and I will not show up just to make a quick buck like some other companies out there in this industry I will make sure the job is done right and that you as the customer is happy with the results!

"This pro was just that. He did a fine job for me. "

Joe H on February 2026

S and P Home Improvements

S and P Home Improvements

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

11 years of experience

S and P Home Improvements is a newly established company this year with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. call today for a free estimate.

"Very trustworthy and understanding. Did not try to sell me on other services until I am satisfied with their work. They are building a relationship not just a one time service."

Jane &amp; Bill M on November 2015

S and P Home Improvements is a newly established company this year with over 20 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. call today for a free estimate.

"Very trustworthy and understanding. Did not try to sell me on other services until I am satisfied with their work. They are building a relationship not just a one time service."

Jane &amp; Bill M on November 2015

Todd Brazell Painting

4.93(

138

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Todd Brazell Painting

4.93(

138

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

Owner operated. No subs. Charges a flat rate. No travel charges. No service fees. May contact through email. Award winning. Additional service areas: Sumter, Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanburg, & Union Counties

"Great, super nice and on time"

Rebecca S on June 2020

Owner operated. No subs. Charges a flat rate. No travel charges. No service fees. May contact through email. Award winning. Additional service areas: Sumter, Anderson, Greenville, Laurens, Spartanburg, & Union Counties

"Great, super nice and on time"

Rebecca S on June 2020

Pro Finish Pressure Washing

5.00(

25

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Pro Finish Pressure Washing

5.00(

25

)

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Pro Finish Pressure Washing is licensed, bonded, and insured. We rely on Professional, Affordable and Reliable Service. We can clean any surface: decks, patios, fences, driveways, walkways, retaining walls, full house washing, gutters, soffits, pool tops, boat docks, stucco, vinyl, windows, and much more! We also provide window cleaning up to three stories high, inside and outside. Pro Finish offers competitive prices and the best quality in the Midlands. Please checkout our Facebook Page to see some of our work and what our customers have to say about us!

"Excellent in all ways: They arrived when they said they would, and the service took exactly how long as they forecast. I'm particularly pleased with the way they got rid of the stains on my roof, and the quality of their window cleaning."

Frank C on May 2020

Pro Finish Pressure Washing is licensed, bonded, and insured. We rely on Professional, Affordable and Reliable Service. We can clean any surface: decks, patios, fences, driveways, walkways, retaining walls, full house washing, gutters, soffits, pool tops, boat docks, stucco, vinyl, windows, and much more! We also provide window cleaning up to three stories high, inside and outside. Pro Finish offers competitive prices and the best quality in the Midlands. Please checkout our Facebook Page to see some of our work and what our customers have to say about us!

"Excellent in all ways: They arrived when they said they would, and the service took exactly how long as they forecast. I'm particularly pleased with the way they got rid of the stains on my roof, and the quality of their window cleaning."

Frank C on May 2020

PALMETTO PRESSURE CLEAN

4.84(

79

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PALMETTO PRESSURE CLEAN

4.84(

79

)

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

Palmetto Pressure Clean provides exterior cleaning solutions with low pressure house & building washing, roof cleaning as well as commercial concrete cleaning in SC. Check, cash and online payments through our website are accepted. Mention you found us on Angie's List and receive $20 off your first service!

"DO NOT do business with Palmetto Pressure Clean, they are shady when it comes to making a payment and they're overpriced."

William B on May 2019

Palmetto Pressure Clean provides exterior cleaning solutions with low pressure house & building washing, roof cleaning as well as commercial concrete cleaning in SC. Check, cash and online payments through our website are accepted. Mention you found us on Angie's List and receive $20 off your first service!

"DO NOT do business with Palmetto Pressure Clean, they are shady when it comes to making a payment and they're overpriced."

William B on May 2019

Squeegee Clean Inc.

4.85(

53

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Squeegee Clean Inc.

4.85(

53

)

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

For the easiest, fastest, free estimate in minutes, 24/7 go to squeegeecleansc.com for a free INSTANT QUOTE, just click on the yellow button and get an estimate for roof, driveway, sidewalk, window, gutter, deck, pool deck, fence and dock cleaning and more for your home or business. Look no further you have found the right contractor, congratulations! We are delighted that you are looking into our services. Squeegee Clean uses the latest technologies for window cleaning, soft washing and pressure washing and has outstanding customer service . We have been awarded for Best of Thumbtack, Angie's List Super Service Award many years in a row plus 5 Star for Google including Recruit Military 2018 Veteran Hiring Leader Award to name a few. Check out Google Maps to view over 120+ reviews on Google. We serve over 5 towns and currently employ 12 staff members, cleaning since 1996. We do not use sub contractors. Quality work, excellent results and customer satisfaction are always our priority. We are fully licensed and insured with over 2 million dollars of liability insurance. We take Visa, MasterCard, cash and checks. For an instant quote 24/7 go to our website www.squeegeecleansc.com and click on the yellow instant bid icon or call our office 803-407-6916. We are looking forward to serving you and giving you an extraordinary service! Military Discount, Sr. Citizens Discounts.

"$600/hr for washing house with water and soap"

Paul S on July 2025

For the easiest, fastest, free estimate in minutes, 24/7 go to squeegeecleansc.com for a free INSTANT QUOTE, just click on the yellow button and get an estimate for roof, driveway, sidewalk, window, gutter, deck, pool deck, fence and dock cleaning and more for your home or business. Look no further you have found the right contractor, congratulations! We are delighted that you are looking into our services. Squeegee Clean uses the latest technologies for window cleaning, soft washing and pressure washing and has outstanding customer service . We have been awarded for Best of Thumbtack, Angie's List Super Service Award many years in a row plus 5 Star for Google including Recruit Military 2018 Veteran Hiring Leader Award to name a few. Check out Google Maps to view over 120+ reviews on Google. We serve over 5 towns and currently employ 12 staff members, cleaning since 1996. We do not use sub contractors. Quality work, excellent results and customer satisfaction are always our priority. We are fully licensed and insured with over 2 million dollars of liability insurance. We take Visa, MasterCard, cash and checks. For an instant quote 24/7 go to our website www.squeegeecleansc.com and click on the yellow instant bid icon or call our office 803-407-6916. We are looking forward to serving you and giving you an extraordinary service! Military Discount, Sr. Citizens Discounts.