Ice Dams in Minneapolis & St. Paul Area and Beyond
Not Just Removal — We Diagnose the Root Cause
Focused Consultations Using Building Science for Long-Term Solutions
Ice dams aren’t a roof problem — they’re a building science problem.
Most companies treat ice dams as a surface issue: show up, melt the ice, and leave.
We do things differently.
We do things different…
At New Leaf Restorations, we provide Focused Ice Dam Consultations across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Northfield, Lakeville, Edina, Kenwood, Linden Hills, Mac-Groveland, and surrounding areas. If your home was built in the 70’s, 80’s, or 90’s, your home could be at risk. Our goal isn’t just to remove the ice — it’s to understand why the ice formed, what the home is telling us, and how to correct the underlying building-performance issues.
Older and historic homes have complex insulation patterns, attic bypasses, temperature variations, roof shapes, and decorative details that create conditions for ice dams. Without identifying the underlying science, the problem comes back every winter.
Our consultations give you answers, not temporary relief.
What Is a Focused Ice Dam Consultation?
A Focused Consultation is a structured, building-science-driven evaluation of your home’s thermal performance, moisture pathways, and attic/roof behavior.
During the visit, we:
Study melt patterns and roof temperature variations
Inspect soffits, ventilation channels, and insulation conditions
Look for attic air leaks and bypasses
Identify warm spots where conditioned air is escaping
Assess moisture levels and potential wet insulation
Document structural or exterior signs of water intrusion
Evaluate airflow blockages caused by framing or historic details
Identify hidden weaknesses that create recurring ice dams
This is not a “quick look.”
It’s a science backed deep-dive analysis into the mechanisms creating ice dams in your specific home
Who We Serve
We serve homeowners across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs — from historic neighborhoods with complex attic systems to 1980s–1990s suburban builds with vaulted ceilings and challenging rooflines. Ice dams affect both types of homes for different reasons, and we understand the building science behind each. Whether you live in Kenwood, Plymouth, Highland Park, or Maple Grove, or in a vaulted-ceiling home in Eden Prairie or Woodbury, we diagnose the root cause using a science-based approach — not guesswork.
Ice dams form because of:
Attic heat loss
Poor or inconsistent ventilation
Warm air bypassing into the roof deck
Moisture trapped in insulation
Rooflines that trap snow
Complex architecture that creates warm and cold zones
Settled or missing insulation
Leaky recessed lighting or attic access doors
Steam-Only Ice Dam Removal (When Needed)
A lot of companies out there are using heated pressure washers, these machines can force water into the home and damage the roof.
If ice is an active risk to cause damage, we perform safe steam-only removal, the gentlest and most effective method for roofs and historic materials. Steam reduces the risk of damaging parts of your home such as:
Shingles
Gutters
Flashing
Soffits, Trim and fascia
But ice removal is only part of the solution.
The real value is understanding what caused the ice dam in the first place.
Home Science: How We Diagnose Ice Dams
Our diagnostic consultations use principles of building science to understand:
Heat transfer
Moisture movement
Airflow patterns
Thermal bridging
Attic pressure imbalances
Ventilation pathways
Roof temperature behavior
Using these methods, we identify whether your ice dams are caused by:
Insulation gaps
Air leaks around chimneys, lights, or attic hatches
Blocked soffit vents
Failing or outdated ventilation systems
Structural voids
Weather patterns interacting with your specific roof design
No two homes behave the same — and that’s why most companies can’t fix ice dams long-term.
Ready to schedule your own Ice Dam Consultation today? Click here.