All County Window Cleaning serves homeowners from Vernon and Sparta to Franklin Lakes, Mahwah, and Montville with trusted roof raking services that help prevent costly winter damage.
When heavy snow hits Northern New Jersey, our crew safely and efficiently removes snow buildup to protect roofs, gutters, and attics from leaks and ice dam formation.
Across Sussex, Bergen, and Morris Counties, residents rely on our experienced team to clear snow before it hardens into dangerous ice. Homes in Denville, Hackettstown, and Paramus benefit from our careful approach that preserves shingles and prevents water intrusion. Each visit helps maintain the integrity of your roof through New Jersey’s toughest winter conditions.
What is Roof Raking?
Roof Raking is the removal of three to four feet of snow from the gutter line up the roof.
For every six inches of snowfall, you should have the roof raked. This aids in the prevention of Ice Dams and potential damage to your roof and home.
Are you starting to see icicles hanging from your gutters or roof? Do you see the solid sheets of ice on top of your roof? Are you seeing leaks inside the home from the ice dam? Feeling like you’re running out of options? Not to worry! All County Window Cleaning offers Roof Raking services to help remove snow from the roof, protecting your home from further damage.
What is an Ice Dam?
An Ice Dam is an ice buildup on the roof that may cause water damage to the home. Ice Dams can lead to electrical fires, mold, or even roof collapses.
Business and home owners can tell they are looking at an ice dam when they see ice on their roof. Many times, ice dams have icicles coming down off the roof and gutters.
How do Ice Dams form?
Ice Dams occur with a lot of snowfall and freezing temperatures.
Ice dams form because of:
- Poorly insulated attics that melt the snow on your roof, which then refreezes into ice.
- Heavy/wet snow, which is partly melted, so once it lands on your roof and the temperature drops, it becomes ice.
- Temperatures that fluctuate from warm days to frigid nights cause the snow that melted during the day to freeze over at night.
- Clogged roof vents. This causes the roof deck to become hot and melt snow, which refreezes and becomes an ice dam.
How can we help?
All County Window Cleaning uses long roof raking poles that allow us to reach the edge of your roof up to 2 stories high. We remove the snow from the bottom 3 feet of your roof. This allows the roof to be exposed and keeps ice from building up. If there is ice already, it gives the ice a chance to melt in warmer temperatures. The snow acts as an insulator, so if it’s allowed to stay on the roof, it will continue to build up.
How long will it take?
Roof raking typically takes an hour or two to do on most houses.
Why Get Roof Raking?
Roof Raking removes snow that will potentially melt and refreeze into an ice dam. This process is less expensive and less labor-intensive than ice dam removal.
Why choose All County Window Cleaning?
All County Window Cleaning’s main priority is safety for all parties involved. We protect everyone and your assets by following a very strict safety program.