Ice Dam Removal and Prevention in Herriman, Utah

An ice dam becomes damaging when it traps water above the eave, and that backup can reach the roof deck, insulation or interior finishes.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

The roof should be evaluated when ice buildup is trapping meltwater at the eave, particularly when the blockage is growing through repeated freeze-and-thaw cycles.

In Herriman, wind can leave deeper snow drifts on some roof sections than others. We also evaluate whether gutters, valleys and roof edges give meltwater a clear way off the roof and whether prolonged water backup has stressed roof-edge or wall flashing when the roof and attic are reviewed together.

The immediate removal goal is to give trapped meltwater a path off the roof, and we then inspect shingles, flashing, gutters and nearby materials.

• Controlled ice removal: We remove enough ice to reopen drainage with the goal of protecting shingles and metal details.
• Drainage restored: We reopen the route that normally carries meltwater off the roof so new snowmelt has a path off the roof.
• Roof edge inspected: With the blockage removed, we examine the lower roofing and drainage components before recommending any roof-edge repair.
• Interior moisture checked: If staining or dripping is visible indoors, we trace the moisture through the attic before separating roof repair from interior drying or restoration.
• Visible damage documented: We take photographs of the buildup and any damage we can see so the removal and any later repair are clearly documented.

Removing the ice deals with the water that is coming in today. Finding why the roof was warm enough to form it is what stops you calling again next winter.

For the full picture of the service, see Ice Dam Removal & Prevention.

A recurring ice dam usually needs more than another removal visit while recognizing that weather and snow exposure still influence the result.

• Air leaks checked: We inspect obvious gaps where heated indoor air may be entering the attic because escaping heat can start the melt-and-refreeze cycle.
• Insulation reviewed: We look for insulation gaps or compressed areas in accessible attic spaces because missing coverage can increase heat reaching the roof deck.
• Ventilation checked: We review attic airflow to see whether ventilation openings are restricted because airflow works with insulation and air sealing, not as a substitute for them.
• Vulnerable eaves protected during future roofing work: Future roofing work is an opportunity to add waterproof membrane beneath vulnerable roof-edge areas as one part of a broader prevention and protection plan.
• Drainage kept open: We check gutters, valleys and lower roof edges for conditions that restrict drainage because a clear drainage route cannot prevent melting but can reduce additional blockage.

The first part of the visit focuses on the roof-edge dam and trapped meltwater, and we then explain which prevention work can wait until later.

1. Assess the active problemWe start by identifying the dam, trapped water and current weather conditions before the blockage is reduced.
2. Restore drainageWe clear the portion of the dam that is preventing normal drainage so runoff can move without striking the roofing.
3. Inspect after removalAfter the active backup is relieved, we inspect the roofing and attic conditions to see what the ice or backed-up water affected.
4. Explain the next stepsWe finish with a clear plan for repairs and prevention before any larger follow-up project is scheduled.

Courtland Roofing addresses both active ice dams and the roof or attic conditions behind them with the goal of restoring drainage first and reducing repeat buildup second.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has cleared ice dams in every part of Herriman, Utah (84096), including the streets around Butterfield Canyon and Blackridge Reservoir. We give homeowners across the rest of Salt Lake County the same service, including in Granite, Salt Lake City and West Valley City.

If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide ice dam removal and prevention at your address in Herriman.