Ice dam and roof ice removal for Paris homes
D&D Snow Services provides ice dam removal in Paris, using low-pressure steam to cut channels through roof ice so meltwater drains instead of backing under the shingles. A de-icing service for steps, walkways and sloped paths handles what freezing rain leaves behind. Houses in town and around it are covered, and a free written estimate comes first.
Paris sits at the Forks of the Grand, where the Nith River meets the Grand, and is known as the cobblestone capital of Canada for its houses of river stones. The town is split into an upper town and a lower town on hilly ground, and growth from commuters since the 1990s has added newer streets beyond the old core.
Ice on cobblestone, hillside and new Paris roofs
Cobblestone and older masonry houses
Heavy stone walls take a long time to warm, but the roof above them heats from the attic like any other. Ice dams form at the eave when the attic is warm. Steaming avoids prying near old mortar and trim, and the attic is the part to improve for the long run.
Hillside lots between upper and lower town
On sloped ground, meltwater from a roof or downspout runs downhill across paths and steps and freezes there. Steep drives and stairs make that ice more dangerous. We chip loose ice and treat the surface, and we note any slope that needs extra attention in the written estimate.
Newer streets around the old core
Commuter-era homes on the edges of Paris have wide roofs and garage corners that collect snow. Builder-grade eavestrough on those runs can sag and hold water. A short check of the trough before steaming tells you whether it needs repair before the next freeze.
Preparing for an ice visit in Paris
- Identify your wall material. Cobblestone, brick, stone or siding. Tell us, since ladders and steam are placed differently against each.
- Note the slopes. Mention steep steps, drives and sloped paths near the house. These are the places where ground ice is hardest to walk on.
- Check tree leaves in the trough. Properties near the trails and river often have leaf litter in the eavestrough. If you see it, mention it so the estimate flags it.
- Decide on repeat visits. If the roof ices again every cold snap, ask for a seasonal arrangement so the terms cover return visits.
Price in Paris depends on the length of eave that is iced, roof height and pitch, the number of sections to steam and whether steps and paths are added. The free written estimate lists each item so you know what is covered.
Paris questions about ice dams and ice removal
What does ice dam removal cost in Paris?
There is no flat price. Iced eave length, how high and steep the roof is, the number of sections and any ground-level ice work set the total. We assess the roof and send a free written estimate with each item listed.
Does an ice dam hurt old stone or cobblestone walls?
The dam itself sits at the roof edge, but water that backs up can find its way into walls and soak the ceiling below. Stone houses are not exempt. Stopping the ice and fixing attic heat loss protects the interior and the masonry.
Why is the ice worst on the north side of my house?
The north side gets the least sun, so the roof edge stays cold and meltwater freezes there first. Shade from trees and neighbouring buildings adds to it. That is where we usually start, though we check every edge.