Ice dam causing a leak in St. Mary's

Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026

24/7 Express Handyman Service answers ice-dam calls in St. Mary's. 32°F is the line that matters for an ice dam, per the University of Minnesota Extension: part of the roof's surface has to stay above freezing while another part stays below it, and heat escaping into the attic is usually what keeps the upper roof that warm. (Dealing with and preventing ice dams — University of Minnesota Extension) In 1926 the four-story St. Mary's of the Wasatch Catholic school complex was built on Salt Lake City's east bench, and it dominated the skyline below the golf course for many years. (National Register of Historic Places Nomination: John & Margaret Price House, 2691 E. St. Mary's Way (SLC Historic Landmark Commission memo, 2014)) In the Salt Lake City & Millcreek zone, the dispatch fee is $199–$349 by time of day, due on arrival and covering the first 60 minutes on site; typical arrival is 60–90 minutes.

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  1. Use a roof rake from the ground to pull snow off the lowest few feet of roof — that's the load feeding the dam.
  2. Never chip at the ice dam itself with a shovel or axe; that tears shingles loose and makes the leak worse.
  3. Put a bucket or towels under any active drip inside and move anything the water would ruin.

How much does an ice dam help job cost in St. Mary's?

$264–$414

Ice Dam Help in St. Mary's costs $264–$414 to start: a $199–$349 dispatch fee by time of day, which covers the first 60 minutes on site, plus the $50 supplies fee and the $15 fuel surcharge. After that, labor is $150/hour in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.

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Salt Lake City & Millcreek

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Dispatch fee $199–$349 by time of day, due on arrival, covering the first hour on site. After that, $150/hour in 30-minute steps. Fuel surcharge $15. Supplies fee $50. Full price sheet and estimator

Typical arrival in the Salt Lake City & Millcreek zone: 6090 minutes.

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An ice dam built up along the eave of a slate roof
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In St. Mary's

The neighborhood around St. Mary's Way is an eclectic mix of custom-designed homes dating from the 1950s to the 1970s, with a golf course to the north. (National Register of Historic Places Nomination: John & Margaret Price House, 2691 E. St. Mary's Way (SLC Historic Landmark Commission memo, 2014)) On May 29, 1952, a subdivision plat was filed for an area at the southeast corner of the golf course, and the resulting Oak Hills Plat A-1 included 32 lots on St. Mary's Way, Bonneville Drive and Oak Hills Way. (National Register of Historic Places Nomination: John & Margaret Price House, 2691 E. St. Mary's Way (SLC Historic Landmark Commission memo, 2014)) A National Register-nominated house on St. Mary's Way is fully integrated with its sloping site, built on a concrete foundation and clad in striated brick veneer with matching brick retaining walls, planters and patios. (National Register of Historic Places Nomination: John & Margaret Price House, 2691 E. St. Mary's Way (SLC Historic Landmark Commission memo, 2014))

Calls come from around Bonneville Golf Course, Utah's Hogle Zoo, This Is The Place Heritage Park.

Questions people ask

Why do ice dams show up in St. Mary's specifically?

An ice dam needs snow sitting on the roof, a roof warm enough underneath to melt it, and a cold eave to refreeze it on — exactly the swing between a heated attic and a below-freezing overnight low that the service area sees most winters.

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