Last winter was a hard one on New Hampshire homes. Storm after storm piled snow onto roofs, and when it started to melt, many homeowners found water stains on ceilings, wet insulation in the attic and damage inside their walls. A lot of that damage started the same way: with an ice dam.
That’s why we’re excited to announce that Granite State Chimney now offers roof raking. We’ve spent years on New Hampshire rooftops protecting chimneys from water and weather. Now we’re putting that experience to work protecting the rest of your roof, too.
Why Roof Raking Matters in New Hampshire
New Hampshire winters bring heavy, wet snow and freeze-thaw cycles that can stretch from November into March. Snow left sitting on a roof adds weight, and it sets up the conditions for ice dams every time temperatures rise and fall. Roof raking removes that snow before it becomes a problem.
How Ice Dams Form
Heat escaping through your attic warms the roof and melts the snow on top. That meltwater runs down toward the edge of the roof, where the surface is colder, and refreezes into a ridge of ice. Each new melt backs up behind that ridge. With nowhere to drain, the water works its way under shingles and into your home. Keeping snow off the lower edge of your roof breaks that cycle.
What Our Roof Raking Service Includes
Our team clears snow from the edges and lower sections of your roof, where ice dams form, so meltwater can drain the way it should. We work carefully to protect your shingles, gutters and the chimney itself.
Why Choose a Chimney Company for Roof Raking?
Water doesn’t only get in at the roof’s edge. The flashing, crown and masonry around your chimney are some of the most common places for leaks to start, and they’re exactly what we inspect, repair and waterproof every day. When we’re clearing your roof, you have chimney experts on the job who know where water likes to hide. If we spot something that needs attention, we’ll let you know.
A Note on DIY Roof Raking
If you rake your own roof, stay on the ground and use a rake with an extension pole. Never climb onto a snow-covered roof, and watch for overhead power lines. If your roof is steep, high or hard to reach, leave it to a professional.
When to Schedule
The best time to plan is before the snow flies. Once storms start rolling in, schedules fill quickly. Clearing your roof after a heavy snowfall, and before the next thaw, gives meltwater the best chance to drain instead of refreezing.
Serving Manchester, Concord and Surrounding Towns
Granite State Chimney provides roof raking for homeowners in Manchester, Concord and the surrounding towns.
Don’t wait for the first ice dam to find out where your roof is vulnerable. Request a quote today and head into winter with peace of mind.