Person performing roof snow removal on a wooden house, standing in deep snow and using a shovel near an open window during active snowfall.
Person performing roof snow removal on a wooden house, standing in deep snow and using a shovel near an open window during active snowfall.

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What do roof snow removal services include?

Roof snow removal services include all the necessary tasks to remove large amounts of snow buildup on your roof. This task may involve assessing areas that need clearing, clearing a path on the surrounding ground, removing the snow from your roof, and clearing snow from your roof’s features. Here are the usual steps involved when booking a roof ice removal near you:

Roof snow assessment

When you book a roof ice removal near you, a Tasker will usually start by making a visual inspection of your roof. They take note of your roof’s pitch and areas where there are larger buildups of snow. Typically, Taskers prefer to avoid climbing the roof and may use an extendable roof rake from the ground instead. But if the roof rake can’t reach some of the snow, the Tasker can use a ladder or attach a rope as they walk on your roof. 

While the snow is being cleared, it’s a great time to have a Tasker check your gutters. The weight of heavy snow can often loosen brackets, so consider booking a gutter repair or a gutter cleaning service to ensure meltwater flows away properly once the temperature rises.

Roof snow path clearing

Heavy snow on your roof also means heavy snow buildup all around; Removing snow from your roof is difficult for anyone when they’re thigh-deep in snow. So before your Tasker starts clearing snow off your roof, they may have to clear a path on the ground. They may use a snowblower to remove and dump snow to an area away from your home. 

Upon request, some Taskers can also clear your driveway, but this can cost extra. Do you need snow removed from other areas of your property? Feel free to post separate tasks on the platform for other jobs you need to get done. 

Roof snow removal

After assessing the site and clearing a path, your Tasker proceeds with getting the snow off your roof. The standard practice for roof snow removal is to use a gentle scrape-and-pull motion with a roof rake. If the tool can’t reach areas due to your roof’s size or angle of pitch, your Tasker can climb your roof to shovel off the rest of the snow. 

For safety, they can use a fall arrest harness or tether. If your roof has solar panels or skylights, Taskers can also get the snow off them, taking care not to step on them or damage the surfaces. 

Now you can relax, knowing the arduous task of clearing away heaps of snow on your roof is finished. Why not couple that peace of mind this season by making sure you have hot water in your bathroom and sink taps? 

Roof snow clearing for sheds

If you have separate carports or sheds, some Taskers can also remove the snow on their roofs. Taskers can likewise assess the snow buildup, clear a path around them if needed, and use the roof rake to clear away the snow. When all the structures in your property are clear of snow, you can take the cleanup a step further and have your garden cleaned up as well.