There is snow or ice on the roof now
Heavy accumulation, blocked drains, or ice formation is a load and drainage problem that gets worse by the hour in a thaw. Call the National Service Center and dispatch is coordinated from the nearest branch.
SERVICES / SNOW REMOVAL AND DE-ICING
Commercial Roof Snow Removal & De-Icing
Trained roofing crews remove snow and ice without damaging the system underneath, from pre-season planning through post-storm assessment. Requests run 24/7 through the National Service Center.
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Snow Up There Now, or Winter on the Calendar?
Winter is coming and you want a plan
A pre-winter inspection maps the risks, a response plan sets thresholds and access before the first storm, and your building goes into the season with a crew already assigned to it.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Roof Snow Removal Matters
- Keeps snow load below what the structure was designed to carry
- Clears ice dams so meltwater drains instead of entering the building
- Protects walkways and exits from falling ice
- Keeps the facility open through the storm cycle
Snow is a structural load, a drainage problem, and a liability standing on your roof at the same time, and all three grow quietly until a thaw or the next storm forces the issue. Managed removal keeps the load, the water, and the risk within limits the building was designed for.
What To Expect
Here is how our snow removal program runs and what each phase asks of you.
Want your building on the winter roster?
STEP 01
The roof is inspected before the first snowfall.
THE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS
The Crew on Your Roof Should Know What Is Under the Snow
Most snow removal damage is not caused by the snow. It is caused by the removal: shovels finding fasteners, blades finding seams, and heavy equipment finding the limits of an insulation board. A general snow contractor cannot see any of that coming, because they have never seen your roof without snow on it.
Nations Roof crews know where the membrane is vulnerable, where the drains need to flow, and what the system underneath can take, so clearing the roof never costs you the roof.
Nationwide Service
40+ Branch Locations
100+ Certified Roofing Crews
30,000+ Projects Nationwide
Nations Roof provides consistent quality, accountability, and national coverage for complex roofing programs.
Proven Safety & Compliance
Proficient in Major Facility Portals
Experienced across the platforms national teams rely on every day.
Certified by All Manufacturers
Approved to install, service, and warranty all major roofing systems.
Familiarity with FM Global Approvals
Experience meeting FM Global standards for insured properties.
Proven Safety & Compliance
Supporting Facilities Across Every Sector
Our crews have successfully completed projects in all 50 states and across all major facility types.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is professional roof snow removal important?
Snow is a structural load, a drainage problem, and a liability at once. Professional crews keep the load within design limits, clear ice dams so meltwater drains, and protect the membrane that general snow contractors often damage.
When should I schedule roof snow removal?
Pre-season planning and a response plan should be set before the first snowfall. During winter, crews mobilize when accumulation, blocked drains, or ice formation puts the roof or people at risk.
How does Nations Roof ensure safety during snow removal?
Certified roofing crews mark drains, scuppers, and gas lines in advance, use non-damaging clearing methods, and follow site-specific safety protocols for occupied buildings.
What types of facilities does Nations Roof service for snow removal?
Commercial and industrial facilities across warehouse, healthcare, education, hospitality, government, and other major facility types — through 40+ branches nationwide.
Will snow removal damage my roof or void my warranty?
Improper removal is what damages roofs. Nations Roof crews know the membrane, flashings, and system underneath, so clearing does not cost you the roof or the warranty documentation.
How quickly can Nations Roof respond to a snow event?
Requests run 24/7 through the National Service Center, with dispatch coordinated from the nearest branch. Buildings on a winter response plan already have thresholds and access set before the storm.
Can I include snow removal in a maintenance plan?
Yes. Pre-winter inspection, storm response thresholds, and post-storm assessment can be built into a seasonal program, with records in Nations Portal.
What if I already have a maintenance vendor?
Snow response can run as a seasonal add-on or through Nations Roof as the accountable roofing partner. Either way, findings and photos land in a format insurers and warranty files expect.
What areas does Nations Roof serve for snow removal?
Winter response is coordinated through the branch network nationwide. Enter your ZIP on this page to confirm the branch that covers your site.
How can I request snow removal service?
If snow or ice is on the roof now, call 800-444-ROOF (7663). To put a building on the winter roster, request a Snow Response Plan.
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