Ice dams along Salt Lake City eaves back meltwater under the shingles and into ceilings and walls. Crews respond fast to extract the water and dry the structure to IICRC-standard before mold sets in.
Technicians locate where the meltwater is entering, extract standing water inside, and take steps to limit further intrusion while the dam is present.
Crews open saturated ceilings and wall cavities, remove wet insulation and failed drywall, and map how far the backed-up water traveled.
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the framing, insulation cavities, and ceilings, with moisture readings tracking each area to a documented dry standard.
Once dry, crews rebuild finishes and can flag the insulation and ventilation issues a qualified contractor can correct to stop future dams.
While help is on the way, these first steps, done only where it is safe, limit the damage and protect the insurance claim.
Shut the supply off at the source, or close the home's main valve if the source is not obvious. Stopping the flow limits the damage more than anything else.
Switch off electricity to the affected area, but only if the breaker can be reached without standing in or touching the water.
Get a crew dispatched right away. The sooner extraction and drying begin, the more flooring, drywall, and belongings can be saved.
Take photos and a short video of the water and the affected rooms before anything is moved, so the insurance claim starts strong.
Ice dam water damage in Salt Lake City generally runs $1,800 to $8,000, depending on how much meltwater entered, how far it spread through ceilings and walls, and whether insulation and drywall must be replaced. A minor eave leak costs far less than water tracking across a whole ceiling. Crews document the source and moisture readings so a sudden covered event is clearly recorded for the carrier.
Crews reach Salt Lake City and the surrounding valley fast, from Sugar House, The Avenues, and Capitol Hill to Millcreek, Murray, Holladay, West Valley City, and Sandy. See the full list on the areas served across Salt Lake City page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with the insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove it with daily moisture readings on Salt Lake City homes, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way across the valley, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
The first sign is often a water stain on an upstairs ceiling or an exterior wall during a snowy stretch, sometimes with icicles and a visible ice ridge at the eave. If you see interior staining while snow sits on the roof, meltwater is likely getting in behind a dam.
Climbing an icy roof or chipping at the ice is dangerous and can damage the shingles. It is safer to have the interior water addressed and dried while a qualified contractor handles the roof. Crews focus on stopping the intrusion and drying the structure inside.
It can, because ice dams form from heat loss and ventilation issues that persist winter to winter. Crews document the entry points and flag the insulation and ventilation gaps so a qualified contractor can correct the underlying cause and reduce future dams.
Sudden interior water damage from an ice dam is typically covered, though policies vary on the roof repair itself. Crews document the source, the water path, and moisture readings so the carrier has clear evidence of the covered water intrusion.
Salt Lake City crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
Call (801) 405-4247