Icicles over doors and walkways
The ones over the entry you now avoid by using the back door - overhead weight waiting on a warm afternoon.
Ice dams are rarely just a weather problem - most of the time they’re a heat problem the weather makes visible. Warmth escaping through the attic melts the roof snow, the melt runs to the cold eaves, and it refreezes into a ridge that grows, backs water under the shingles, and hangs hazards over your door. This service clears the ice safely and tells you the truth about why it formed. Every job is quoted before anything is scheduled, across homes, rentals, and commercial buildings in 30+ GTA cities, including Toronto, Mississauga, Markham, Oshawa, and Oakville.
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We remove ice dams and icicles from residential and commercial properties across the Greater Toronto Area. The method is low-pressure steam, which melts ice off the roof without hammering, chipping, or high pressure. The ice releases, the roof stays intact, and the water gets moving again. We also tell you why it formed. Ice dams are a symptom - heat loss, ventilation, or a blocked eavestrough is usually underneath it. Clearing the ice is the emergency. Knowing what caused it is what stops you calling again after the next thaw. Every job comes with photos of the work and what we found. ### Included in This Service - **Steam ice dam removal** - Low-pressure steam melts the dam free without damaging shingles, flashing, or the eavestrough beneath. - **Icicle removal** - Hazardous icicles cleared from over entrances, walkways, and parking areas. - **Eavestrough ice clearing** - Trough and downspout ice steamed out so meltwater can actually leave the roof. - **Roof edge and valley clearing** - Ice cleared from the eave line and valleys where dams form and water backs up. - **Downspout thawing** - Frozen downspouts opened so the system drains instead of backing water up the run. - **Channel cutting for drainage** - Emergency channels cut through the dam to relieve standing water where full removal has to wait. - **Cause assessment and reporting** - What actually caused the dam - heat loss, ventilation, or blockage - identified and reported with photos.
WHEN TO BOOK
Deep cleaning is the right call when buildup has outpaced the routine — here’s how you know:
The ones over the entry you now avoid by using the back door - overhead weight waiting on a warm afternoon.
A thickening band of ice along the eaves - the dam itself, growing with every melt-freeze cycle
Water marks upstairs in January - the dam has backed meltwater under the shingles and it’s inside.
Troughs and downspouts frozen solid - the drainage system benched until someone clears it.
Snow disappearing from your roof while theirs stays white - often a sign of escaping heat, and heat is what builds the ice.
A roofline that grows the same dams in the same spots each year - a pattern with a cause.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Icicles cleared from eaves, entries, and walkway edges - the overhead hazard handled from safe access, not a stepladder on ice.
Icicles cleared from eaves, entries, and walkway edges - the overhead hazard handled from safe access, not a stepladder on ice.
The ridge at the roof edge cleared with roof-safe methods, so meltwater drains off the roof instead of backing under the shingles.
The ridge at the roof edge cleared with roof-safe methods, so meltwater drains off the roof instead of backing under the shingles.
Troughs and downspouts cleared of ice so the drainage system can do its job when the melt comes.
Troughs and downspouts cleared of ice so the drainage system can do its job when the melt comes.
The hazard zone below handled too - fallen ice cleared and surfaces treated so the path to the door isn’t the risk.
The hazard zone below handled too - fallen ice cleared and surfaces treated so the path to the door isn’t the risk.
Where water is already inside, the entry path is traced and documented - and the repair routes to Roof Repairs & Installation.
Where water is already inside, the entry path is traced and documented - and the repair routes to Roof Repairs & Installation.
Every removal includes what we saw up there - where the melt pattern and visible clues point, and which next step would actually be worth investigating - because clearing ice you’ll regrow is half a service.
Every removal includes what we saw up there - where the melt pattern and visible clues point, and which next step would actually be worth investigating - because clearing ice you’ll regrow is half a service.
PROPERTY TYPES
WHAT TO EXPECT
Browse our full range of property maintenance services. Each listing shows what's included and transparent pricing - no guesswork, no hidden line items. Choose exactly what your property needs.
Pick the day and time slot that fits your schedule. Same-week availability for most services. You set the terms - you'll get confirmation within minutes.
A verified, insured crew member from the in-house team shows up at the confirmed time. Track the job status from your dashboard and review before-and-after photos when it's done. Rate the service and rebook with one tap.
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WHY CHOOSE US
Active WSIB coverage, bonded protection, and $2M liability insurance through South Western Insurance Group protect both your property and the people working on it during every scheduled visit.
No subcontractors are used. Every job is handled directly by our 20+ background-checked team members, so one company stays accountable for communication, workmanship, and quality from start to finish.
No deposit is required before the work begins. You pay only after the service is completed, which makes booking feel lower-risk and gives you more confidence in the process.
Every job is documented with before-and-after photos, so you can see exactly what was done, review the result clearly, and keep a visual record of the completed work.
If something is not right, we come back and make it right. That promise gives clients a clearer path to resolution and more confidence when booking one-time or recurring services.
HR Property Maintenance has been serving homes, condo communities, rental properties, and commercial sites across the Greater Toronto Area since 2021, with services now delivered in 30+ cities.
TESTIMONIALS
Hired them to power wash our driveway and front walkway, and the results were impressive. I didn't expect such a massive difference, but they completely removed oil stains that had been sitting there for years. The team arrived on time, got straight to work, and ensured the area was cleaned before leaving. I'm fully satisfied with the outcome and will definitely be calling them again next spring!
Jason Chung
Markham, York
I delayed cleaning my eavestroughs for two seasons - a classic mistake. Following a neighbour's recommendation, I finally called, and I'm glad I did. They were thorough and showed me photos of the debris they cleared, which I really appreciated. It's better than just taking someone's word for it! Now there's no more water spilling over during rainstorms. I would definitely book their services again without question. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable maintenance.
Priya Nair
Etobicoke, Toronto
Used them last winter for snow removal and already signing up again for this season. They showed up during the actual storm, not just after - which is exactly what you need when you've got a long driveway and an early start to the morning. Reliable, no drama, driveway was always clear when I needed it to be.
Kevin MacDonald
Uxbridge, Durham
Booked window cleaning for the whole house - inside and out. Nic was careful and thorough and didn't rush it even though we have quite a few windows. Biggest thing for me was that he was mindful around my garden beds the whole time, didn't trample anything. Everything came out streak-free. Fair price for the quality of work. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Anita Sharma
Mississauga, Peel
We run a small commercial property and brought HR Property Maintenance on for regular janitorial work a few months back. So far it's been really solid - Nic is consistent, the common areas always look taken care of, and he handles restocking supplies without needing to be reminded. Takes one less thing off our plate. If you're a business owner looking for dependable ongoing service, worth reaching out.
Carlos Rivera
Halton Hills, Halton
PROOF OF WORK
Everything is documented where possible, so you can see exactly what was completed.
AREAS WE SERVE
We provide deep cleaning across 30+ cities in the Greater Toronto Area. Choose your city for local details, availability, and a quote.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Heat loss, working a cycle: warmth escaping through the attic melts the snow on the roof, the meltwater runs down to the eaves - which sit past the heated house and stay cold - and refreezes there into a ridge. The ridge traps the next melt behind it, the pond deepens, and water starts backing up under the shingles. The snow is the fuel; your escaping heat is the engine.
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