Need snow shoveled from roof

[Belmont Resident]

Originally Posted by songkrai

I use the Garelick aluminum roof rack on all of my roofs. Works fine if done early after snow storm. But yes, if not done correctly or done too late ice damns just appear further up with associated water issues. A roof rake is a bit difficult for a 2 story house.

The best is to use the Grace membrane after stripping all roof materials.
Or move to the more expensive metal roof.

But I think the original question is hiring someone to shovel the entire roof after a big snow storm.

Most 2 story houses will have no problem supporting the weight. Most of the roofs I've taken care of in past heavy snow years have been your ranch style houses. Most ranch roofs are easily walkable which makes them prime candidates for snow piling up and sticking around for a while.
We have this issue with our Maine house/camp. It has a metal roof but a it should never have had one installed. Almost flat maybe a 5 degree slope.
The big storm that dropped 18" had no wind at all so we had to drive up and shovel it. Or should I say we drove, I shoveled, she played with the new puppy.
Usually when there is any wind at all the majority of the snow blows off.
I have had the dis-pleasure of clearing a 2 story roof. To steep to walk so it was all done from a ladder using a plastic roof rake. Great upper body workout.
Unfortunately many homeowners do not understand just how labor intensive snow removal is and only see the cost, which usually means they hire whoever will do it the cheapest. Problem is they will not see those missing shingles till next spring.