Snow removal/roof

Jcawley0906 · 01-03-2018, 03:19 PM

Looking for recommendation for roof snow removal in the Meredith area. Small ranch style home. Needs to be licensed and insured.

Thank you in advance,
Julie

joey2665 · 01-03-2018, 03:27 PM

Makely and Son 603-387-6703. Does great job. Reasonable and reliable

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loonguy · 01-03-2018, 05:23 PM

I do not have a recommendation, but am wondering from afar how deep is the roof snow?

playinghooky · 01-05-2018, 04:30 PM

Just curious, what type of license is required for roof raking? NH does not have or require licenses for most contractors etc. so trying to find someone with a roof raking license would be kind of difficult.

MAXUM · 01-05-2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by playinghooky

Just curious, what type of license is required for roof raking? NH does not have or require licenses for most contractors etc. so trying to find someone with a roof raking license would be kind of difficult.

I'd be more worried about insurance....

bruinsfan · 01-05-2018, 10:00 PM

License for raking snow off a roof?

Sounds like a Mass type of thing; we’ll have none of that up here.

Just like NYC; dog walking license.....

BroadHopper · 01-06-2018, 08:01 AM

But your insurance policy may require that you hire or contract someone who is bonded. Check it out.

Doobs41378 · 01-06-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

But your insurance policy may require that you hire or contract someone who is bonded. Check it out.

You should always make sure they have insurance. If they get hurt they can go after you even though they were the ones on the roof.

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John E · 01-06-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by playinghooky

Just curious, what type of license is required for roof raking? NH does not have or require licenses for most contractors etc. so trying to find someone with a roof raking license would be kind of difficult.

I was going to ask the same question. License doesn't exist afaik.

Insurance, though, is a must. A lot of damage can and has been done by removing snow from roofs. Make sure to get an insurance certificate addressed in your own name prior to hiring a contractor. (Or be willing to roll the dice) Ideally, you want to be listed as an additional insured, which will give you the right to file a claim if the roof clearing causes damage.

8gv · 01-06-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by John E

I was going to ask the same question. License doesn't exist afaik.

Insurance, though, is a must. A lot of damage can and has been done by removing snow from roofs. Make sure to get an insurance certificate addressed in your own name prior to hiring a contractor. (Or be willing to roll the dice) Ideally, you want to be listed as an additional insured, which will give you the right to file a claim if the roof clearing causes damage.

While perhaps wise, it seems that this would be a significant impediment to finding someone to do the work.

John E · 01-06-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

While perhaps wise, it seems that this would be a significant impediment finding someone to do the work.

Agreed, which is why I also cited the "roll the dice" option. I'd expect a "licensed and insured" contractor to cost 5-10X a nice local guy that you trust. Especially for a ranch house as in the OP. This is also a time sensitive endeavor, further limiting options.

I spent the last 15 years as a building inspector. A few years ago when we had the incredible snowfall, there was nearly as much damage in our town from improperly removing snow from a roof as there was from ice dams. Many of these roofs would have been better served by allowing the weather to just unfold.

8gv · 01-06-2018, 06:24 PM

I recall emergency room staff testifying on the tv news about roof clearing.

They said nobody was coming in for treatment as a result of roof collapse.

They did treat several injured home owners who fell off their roof.

fatlazyless · 01-07-2018, 05:16 AM

For the roof rake do-it-yourselfer: To add some real performance to your roof rake, add a 1" and a 1 1/2" rubber crutch tip, one on top of the other, taped on with waterproof Gorilla tape to end of the roof rake handle. It makes a big, easy to grip, handle similar to what hockey players do to their hockey stick, and really steps up the performance for your roof rake...... like, seriously!

Crutch tips are sold individually at hardware stores for about 85-cents.

No need to actually get up on the roof, roof raking is meant to be done while safely standing on the ground, and being aware of any overhead power lines.

Too much house: If you can't roof rake the snow while safely standing on the ground, you need either a longer rake, or a lower roof!

Doesn't President Trump use a roof rake 75' long for doing the White House roof?

wobbelbill · 01-07-2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

For the roof rake do-it-yourselfer: To add some real performance to your roof rake, add a 1" and a 1 1/2" rubber crutch tip, one on top of the other, taped on with waterproof Gorilla tape to end of the roof rake handle. It makes a big, easy to grip, handle similar to what hockey players do to their hockey stick, and really steps up the performance for your roof rake...... like, seriously!

Crutch tips are sold individually at hardware stores for about 85-cents.

No need to actually get up on the roof, roof raking is meant to be done while safely standing on the ground, and being aware of any overhead power lines.

Too much house: If you can't roof rake the snow while safely standing on the ground, you need either a longer rake, or a lower roof!

Doesn't President Trump use a roof rake 75' long for doing the White House roof?

I took a length of the foam pipe insulation that's split lengthwise, taped it to a section of roof rake handle- that I keep moving to be the lowest piece of handle when I have to add to length, taped it on and it keeps the hands a bit warmer because they're not directly on the metal handle and gives you something to hold on to as it's not as slippery as the metal handle

upthesaukee · 01-07-2018, 10:20 AM

Take a hand warmer, slip it into the palm of your leather gloves. They will keep your hands warm, and the gloves supple in the gripping area. I've been doing this for 4-5 years with good results, even on Friday morning after the past snowstorm and the big drop in temperature.

Back to the original topic, hiring someone.

Dave

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Greene's Basin Girl · 01-07-2018, 06:54 PM

After my husband shoveled our roof for years we decided to buy a metal room. We love it with a few hesitations. The snow will slide off the roof suddenly so you have to be careful when you are near the roof. Also if you have decks (like we do) the snow will fall on them. My husband shovels our decks frequently so the snow does not get to deep and heavy.

01-03-2018, 03:19 PM	#1
Jcawley0906 Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Snow removal/roof Looking for recommendation for roof snow removal in the Meredith area. Small ranch style home. Needs to be licensed and insured. Thank you in advance, Julie

01-05-2018, 04:30 PM	#4
playinghooky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 61 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	What type of license is required for roof raking? Just curious, what type of license is required for roof raking? NH does not have or require licenses for most contractors etc. so trying to find someone with a roof raking license would be kind of difficult.

01-06-2018, 08:01 AM	#7
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	No license in NH But your insurance policy may require that you hire or contract someone who is bonded. Check it out. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-07-2018, 05:16 AM	#13
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	.... put a knob handle on it? For the roof rake do-it-yourselfer: To add some real performance to your roof rake, add a 1" and a 1 1/2" rubber crutch tip, one on top of the other, taped on with waterproof Gorilla tape to end of the roof rake handle. It makes a big, easy to grip, handle similar to what hockey players do to their hockey stick, and really steps up the performance for your roof rake...... like, seriously! Crutch tips are sold individually at hardware stores for about 85-cents. No need to actually get up on the roof, roof raking is meant to be done while safely standing on the ground, and being aware of any overhead power lines. Too much house: If you can't roof rake the snow while safely standing on the ground, you need either a longer rake, or a lower roof! Doesn't President Trump use a roof rake 75' long for doing the White House roof? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

01-07-2018, 10:20 AM	#15
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,595 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,448 Thanked 1,978 Times in 1,079 Posts	Take a hand warmer, slip it into the palm of your leather gloves. They will keep your hands warm, and the gloves supple in the gripping area. I've been doing this for 4-5 years with good results, even on Friday morning after the past snowstorm and the big drop in temperature. Back to the original topic, hiring someone. Dave Sent from my SM-T580 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-03-2018, 03:27 PM	#2
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	Makely and Son 603-387-6703. Does great job. Reasonable and reliable Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

01-03-2018, 05:23 PM	#3
loonguy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Moultonborough near the Loon Center Posts: 196 Thanks: 60 Thanked 69 Times in 47 Posts	I do not have a recommendation, but am wondering from afar how deep is the roof snow?

01-05-2018, 10:00 PM	#6
bruinsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NH Posts: 147 Thanks: 88 Thanked 73 Times in 34 Posts	License for raking snow off a roof? Sounds like a Mass type of thing; we’ll have none of that up here. Just like NYC; dog walking license.....

01-06-2018, 06:24 PM	#12
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	I recall emergency room staff testifying on the tv news about roof clearing. They said nobody was coming in for treatment as a result of roof collapse. They did treat several injured home owners who fell off their roof.

01-07-2018, 06:54 PM	#16
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	After my husband shoveled our roof for years we decided to buy a metal room. We love it with a few hesitations. The snow will slide off the roof suddenly so you have to be careful when you are near the roof. Also if you have decks (like we do) the snow will fall on them. My husband shovels our decks frequently so the snow does not get to deep and heavy.