Ice Dam Water Extraction Nationwide

Ice Dam Water Extraction in Attics, Ceilings and Walls

An ice dam forms when heat escaping from the house melts snow on the roof, and the melt refreezes at the cold edge. The ridge of ice traps water behind it, which then works its way under shingles and into the attic. Ceilings, exterior walls and insulation along the roof edge take the damage, often in the middle of winter.

Call USA Water Extraction Pros at (888) 902-1696, 24/7. A local crew removes wet insulation, extracts the water and dries the structure while a roofer and an insulation contractor deal with the ice and the cause.

• Water category: Category 1 melt water, often Category 2 after crossing attic dust
• Where water hides: Attic insulation, ceiling drywall, exterior wall cavities, soffits
• Drying class: Class 2, Class 3 for saturated insulation and ceilings
• Typical drying: Three to six days, longer in cold, closed-up attics

Signs an Ice Dam Has Leaked Inside

• Water stains along the top of exterior walls or at the ceiling edge
• Drips from a ceiling near an outer wall during a thaw
• Large icicles and thick ice along the eaves
• Wet or compressed insulation in the attic near the roof edge
• Peeling paint or bubbling drywall under the roof edge

How the Crew Handles Ice Dam Water

1. Control the water

   Crews catch drips, vacuum standing water and protect floors and furniture below the leak.

2. Pull wet insulation

   Soaked insulation is bagged and removed from the attic and wall tops, since it holds water against the framing.

3. Find hidden moisture

   Thermal imaging and meters check ceilings and exterior walls, and the crew rechecks walls where ice may have melted later.

4. Dry in the cold

   Dehumidifiers and air movers are sized for cold conditions, and the crew asks that the heat stays on so drying works.

What to Do Before the Crew Arrives

• Stay off the roof and off ladders on icy ground.
• Move furniture and valuables away from stains and drips.
• Set buckets under drips and keep the heat on.
• Stay out from under bulging or sagging ceilings.
• Photograph the ice, the stains and the attic if you can reach it safely.

What to Expect From the Crew

• Winter drying knowledge

  Local crews know cold slows drying and plan equipment and heat to keep it moving.

• Wall cavities checked twice

  Technicians return after a thaw, since ice trapped in a wall melts after the first visit.

• Clear roles

  The roofer addresses the ice and the roof edge. The crew dries the house and keeps the claim records.

What Does Ice Dam Water Extraction Cost?

Typical ice dam water extraction and drying runs about $1,200 to $5,000, and a leak that soaked ceilings and exterior walls can pass $9,000.

• One ceiling area: $1,200 to $3,000. Insulation removal, extraction and drying.
• Ceiling and exterior wall: $3,000 to $6,000. Adds wall cavity drying.
• Several rooms: $6,000 to $10,000. Adds more ceilings and longer drying.

What changes the price

• Length of roof edge that leaked
• Insulation type and how much is wet
• Ceilings and exterior walls reached
• Cold weather that slows drying

For a rough number, try the water extraction cost calculator.

Insurance Records for Ice Dam Water Extraction

Water claims carry a deductible like any other. When a leak is small and contained, the drying bill can sit near the deductible, so some owners think twice about filing. An itemized scope puts real figures on the table.

Coverage depends on your policy, so check with your own insurer.

Ice Dam Water Extraction by City

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• Houston, TX
• Sacramento, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Atlanta, GA
• Philadelphia, PA
• Chicago, IL
• San Antonio, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Charlotte, NC
• San Diego, CA
• Austin, TX

Ice Dam Water Extraction by State

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• Washington DC
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

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• Groundwater Seepage Water Extraction

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• Window Well Flooding Water Extraction

  Extraction and drying when a window well fills with rain and leaks into a basement room.

• Gutter and Downspout Overflow Water Extraction

  Extraction and drying when overflowing gutters or downspouts send roof water into a basement, crawl space or wall.

• Roof Leak Water Extraction

  Extraction and drying when rain leaks through a roof, skylight or chimney into an attic, ceiling or wall.

• Rain Intrusion Water Extraction

  Extraction and cavity drying when rain gets past a window, door, siding or wall and soaks the interior.

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