Eliminating snow and ice from your roof will greatly benefit the structure.   Eliminating the snow and ice will also help to prevent some of the problems that occurs as the snow begins to melt, such as roof rotting, damaged or destroyed insulation, broken or destroyed gutters, attic flooding, and interior home damage.

The snow and ice on your roof can be removed by hiring a nearby insured contractor.   This is the most secure method.   Attempting to remove snow from your roof by yourself can be extremely dangerous. Additionally, you can add just enough weight to your roof to put it at risk of collapsing and being unsafe. 

It is safe to use a roof rake from the ground.  Avoid attempting to remove all of the snow because this could harm the roof’s material and necessitate repairs in the spring.   Nevertheless, you do want to reduce the snow’s depth.   It’s a typical mistake to leave the snow higher up on the roof, that can lead to ice dams further up your roofline or to the ice dam on the lower part of the roof continuing to feed.

Additionally, there are precautions you can take.   When the snow starts to fall, having your gutters cleaned in the spring and fall will help.   Verify that there is nothing in the gutters that could clog them on the way down. When leaks have begun and rain is the primary cause of your roof’s problems, you should get in touch with a roofing professional to have the leak looked into.

It’s possible that the leak is not originating from the location where you observe it.  If water is seeping into your house, it is frequently possible to locate the leak 10–20 feet from its visible location. Water may be able to flow through a hole or protrusion in your roof.   A flashing problem surrounding a pipe or chimney, or the chimney itself, could also be the cause.  Having a professional look at it is the best way to find out.