Roof Snow Clearing, Ice Dam Removal & Roof Raking | The Veron Company | Massachusetts
Roof Snow & Ice Services

Roof Snow Clearing & Ice Dam Removal

Protect your roof from structural damage and water intrusion — with professional roof raking, rooftop snow removal, and ice dam clearing for residential and commercial properties in MetroWest MA.

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Serving Marlborough, Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Hudson & surrounding MetroWest towns.

What We Do

Complete Roof Snow & Ice Services

Heavy snow and ice on your roof is more than an inconvenience — it's a structural and water damage risk. We offer the full range of roof clearing services to protect your home or building before a problem develops.

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Roof Raking

We pull accumulated snow back from your roof's edge using long-handled rakes designed for the job — reducing load weight and preventing the freeze-thaw cycle that leads to ice dams.

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Ice Dam Removal

Ice dams form at roof edges when melt water refreezes, backing water up under shingles. We safely break up and remove ice dams before they force water into your attic and walls.

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Flat & Low-Pitch Roof Clearing

Commercial flat roofs can accumulate massive snow loads. We remove snow from low-slope and flat commercial roofs before weight buildup creates structural risk or drainage problems.

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Ice Melt Application

Strategic ice melt application at roof edges and gutters helps keep drainage clear after snow removal, reducing the chance of re-freeze and repeat ice dam formation.

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Post-Storm Inspection

After major storms, we can inspect your roof for signs of stress, ice buildup, or blocked drainage. Catching problems early is far less expensive than repairing water damage later.

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Emergency Response

When a Nor'easter drops significant accumulation overnight, we're available to respond quickly. Don't wait for damage to develop — call us and we'll assess and clear the situation.

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The Risk Is Real

Why Roof Snow Can't Be Ignored

Most homeowners and building managers underestimate how quickly a snowy roof becomes a serious problem. Fresh snow weighs roughly 10–20 pounds per cubic foot. Wet, heavy snow can weigh more than twice that. When you factor in multiple accumulation events over a New England winter, the load on your roof can easily exceed what it was designed to handle — especially on flat or low-pitch commercial structures.

Ice dams are a separate but equally damaging issue. They form when heat escaping through the roof melts snow near the ridge, and that melt water flows down to the cold eave and refreezes. The dam grows over time, trapping water behind it. Eventually that water backs up under the shingles and into the structure — causing rot, insulation damage, ceiling stains, and mold. The repairs are costly. The removal is not.

Here's what we look for when we assess a roof snow situation:

  • Total snow depth and estimated weight per square foot
  • Evidence of ice dam formation at the eaves and gutters
  • Signs of sagging or stress at ridges, valleys, or flat sections
  • Blocked or ice-covered drainage on flat commercial roofs
  • Icicle formation indicating active water movement through snow pack
  • Interior signs of water intrusion at soffits or ceilings
Watch Us Work

See Our Crew in Action

See the Work

Roof Clearing from Start to Finish

Crew clearing snow from residential roof in Massachusetts

Roof Raking & Snow Removal

Using the right tools for each roof type, we clear accumulated snow from edges and flat sections — reducing load and eliminating the conditions that cause ice dams to form.

Ice dam removal and roof inspection by Veron Company crew

Ice Dam Removal

Our crew carefully breaks up and removes ice dam buildup at eaves and gutters, restoring proper drainage and preventing water from backing up under the roofline.

Completed roof snow clearing on commercial building MetroWest MA

Commercial Flat Roof Clearing

Flat and low-pitch commercial roofs need special attention — blocked drains and heavy loads create risk fast. We clear snow and ensure drainage paths are open after every significant storm.

Common Questions

Roof Snow & Ice Removal FAQ

Most residential roofs are engineered to handle 20–40 pounds per square foot of load, but that number depends heavily on your roof's pitch, age, and structure. As a practical rule, if you have more than 12–18 inches of snow on the roof — especially heavy, wet snow — it's worth getting it cleared. Flat commercial roofs have lower tolerances and should be addressed after any significant accumulation event.
Ice dams form when heat from inside your home escapes through the roof, melting snow near the ridge. That water flows down to the cold overhang where it refreezes, creating a dam. The best long-term solution is improving attic insulation and ventilation. In the short term, roof raking to remove snow before it melts and re-freezes is the most effective way to prevent ice dams from forming in the first place.
Done properly, roof snow removal does not damage your roof. We use soft-edged roof rakes and non-impact techniques specifically to avoid scratching shingles or gouging roofing materials. We never use metal shovels on sloped residential roofs. For commercial flat roofs, we assess the surface type before starting and use appropriate equipment. We take care with every job.
Yes — we handle roof clearing for both residential homeowners and commercial property managers throughout MetroWest Massachusetts. Residential jobs typically involve roof raking from the ground or a ladder, while commercial flat roof work involves crews accessing the roof directly. We assess each property individually and recommend the right approach.
For existing customers with seasonal contracts, we prioritize roof clearing calls in the 24–48 hours following a major accumulation event. For new customers, we do our best to respond as quickly as possible — call us at 508-485-4884 and we'll give you an honest timeline based on our current workload. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get to you.
Ready to Protect Your Roof?

Don't wait for the damage to show up on the ceiling

If you're seeing ice buildup at the eaves, icicles forming along the roofline, or you just had a significant snowfall and aren't sure what's up there — give us a call. We serve homeowners and businesses across Marlborough, Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Hudson, and the surrounding MetroWest region.

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112 Forest Street · Marlborough, MA 01752