Storm Damage — Metro Detroit
Ice Dams
A Michigan winter classic: ice builds up at the roof edge, backs melting snow under the shingles, and sends water into your ceilings and walls. Dry Pros handles the interior water damage fast across Metro Detroit.
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How an ice dam turns into interior water damage
Ice dams form when heat escaping into the attic melts snow on the upper roof, the water runs down to the cold eaves and refreezes, and a ridge of ice builds up along the gutter line. As the dam grows, meltwater pools behind it with nowhere to go and works its way up under the shingles. From there it drips into the attic, saturates insulation, and shows up inside as stained ceilings, bubbling paint, and wet wall cavities — a pattern Metro Detroit homeowners see all winter during freeze-thaw cycles.
Dry Pros focuses on what happens inside the home once the water gets in. We locate where the water traveled, dry out the affected ceilings, walls, insulation, and framing before mold sets in, and remove materials that cannot be saved. Because ice dam leaks often trickle for days before you notice the stain, hidden moisture is common — so we map it with moisture meters rather than trusting the surface. We coordinate with your roofer on the outside repair while we get the interior back to a dry standard.
What is included:
- Inspection and moisture mapping of ceilings, walls, attic insulation, and framing
- Water extraction and removal of saturated insulation and unsalvageable drywall
- Structural drying of the affected areas with air movers and dehumidifiers
- Antimicrobial treatment to discourage mold in damp attic and wall spaces
- Daily moisture monitoring until materials reach a documented dry standard
- Documentation and photos for your insurance claim, coordinated with your roofer
An ice dam building up on a Metro Detroit roof eave.
Why homeowners call Dry Pros
- Typically on-site within about 2 hours, 24/7 — ice dam leaks do not wait for business hours.
- IICRC Certified Firm — trained in Applied Structural Drying for ceilings, walls, and attic spaces.
- We bill insurance directly and manage the whole claim — most homeowners just pay their deductible.
- 4.9 stars from 55 Google reviews — a locally owned Warren team your neighbors already trust.
Ice Dams FAQ
Do you remove the ice dam from my roof?
Our focus is the water damage inside your home — the wet ceilings, walls, insulation, and framing the leak created. Removing the ice itself and repairing the roof is typically handled by a roofer, and we are glad to coordinate with yours so the outside is fixed while we dry out the inside. Getting the interior dried quickly is what prevents mold and further damage.
How fast should I call after I see a ceiling stain?
Right away. A visible stain usually means water has already been leaking behind the surface, and attic insulation can hold that moisture for days. We are typically on-site within about 2 hours and answer 24/7, so we can find the wet areas and start drying before mold has a chance to grow.
Is ice dam damage covered by insurance?
Interior water damage from an ice dam is covered under many homeowner policies. Dry Pros documents the damage and drying process, bills your insurer directly, and manages the claim — so in most cases you only pay your deductible. Coverage varies by policy, so call and we can help you understand your situation.
Water coming through the ceiling? Call Dry Pros.
Serving Macomb & Oakland County 24/7 — typically on-site within about 2 hours.