Ice dam damage in Winnipeg typically costs between $200 and $1,200 to repair if you catch it early, but that range depends entirely on how much water got in, where it travelled, and what it touched before you called. We're Roof Repair Winnipeg, a small local crew that responds to ice dam leaks and winter water intrusion across the city, and the first thing we do is find the actual entry point, not just patch the ceiling stain.
What's Included in Ice Dam & Winter Leak Response
An ice dam forms when heat escapes through your attic, melts snow on the roof, and that meltwater refreezes at the colder eaves. The ice ridge backs water up under your shingles, and it finds its way in through flashing, vent boots, or the roof deck itself. Our winter leak response covers:
- Ice dam removal, steam or mechanical removal from the eaves, not chopping with an axe or hammer, which damages shingles
- Interior leak containment, we locate the active drip and set up temporary water diversion so the damage stops spreading
- Roof deck and underlayment inspection, we pull back shingles where water entered and assess whether the decking is salvageable or needs a patch
- Flashing and vent boot repair, the most common entry points for ice dam water, and usually the cheapest fix
- Shingle replacement, if the dam lifted or cracked asphalt shingles, we replace the affected courses
- Attic ventilation assessment, ice dams are a symptom of poor attic airflow, and we'll tell you honestly if a ventilation fix will prevent a repeat
- Insurance-claim documentation, if you're filing a claim, we provide a detailed damage report your adjuster can work from
We don't sell you a new roof because of one ice dam. If the repair is a $300 flashing fix, that's what we quote.
Ice Dam & Winter Leak Pricing in Winnipeg
what you can expect to pay for common ice dam and winter leak repairs. Every one of these ranges is a starting point, the final cost varies a lot depending on job size, roof complexity, and site conditions, so treat these as ballpark figures, not quotes.
| Repair Type | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Ice dam removal (eaves only) | $200–$600 |
| Flashing or vent boot repair | $150–$800 |
| Interior ceiling patch (after leak is stopped) | $200–$800 |
| Shingle replacement (one to several courses) | $200–$1,200 |
| Roof deck patch (water-damaged plywood) | $400–$1,200 |
| Attic ventilation correction | $300–$1,500 |
| Full winter leak response (dam removal + repair) | $200–$1,200 |
The biggest cost drivers are: how many entry points the water found, whether the decking underneath the shingles is rotten, how steep your roof is (steeper roofs take longer and need more safety equipment), and how much snow and ice has to be cleared before we can work. A simple flashing reseal on a ranch-style bungalow in St. Vital is a different job than a two-storey walkout in Charleswood with three separate leaks.
The Process: What Happens if you Call
Step 1, Call or book online. Tell us what you're seeing, water stain on the ceiling, drips, ice visible at the eaves, or a combination. We'll ask a few questions to assess urgency and schedule a visit, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Step 2, On-site inspection. We come to your home, go on the roof (or as far up as conditions safely allow), check the attic, and trace the water path from entry point to stain. We don't guess. We show you exactly where the water came in and why.
Step 3, Written quote, repair-first. You get a clear quote for the fix, not a sales pitch for a full replacement. If we think a new roof is the better long-term call, we'll say so, but only when a repair won't hold.
Step 4, The repair. We remove the ice dam, make the repair, and verify the leak is stopped. Most winter leak repairs are done in one visit. If the job needs a follow-up (for example, a ceiling patch after the roof is sealed), we schedule it and tell you exactly what to expect.
Step 5, Prevention advice. We'll tell you what caused the dam, poor ventilation, insufficient insulation, or a flashing failure, and give you a straight answer on whether fixing it is worth the cost.
Why Choose Roof Repair Winnipeg for Ice Dams
Winnipeg's freeze-thaw cycle is brutal on roofs. We've worked through every season this city has thrown at us, the deep cold of January, the rapid thaws of March, the hail in May through September. That experience means we know where ice dams form on Winnipeg homes and which flashing details fail first in our climate.
- No sales team. The person who quotes your roof is the person who repairs it. You talk to a roofer, not a call centre.
- Small crew, low overhead. No showroom, no twelve-truck fleet, no account managers. That overhead saving shows up in the price.
- Repair-first quotes. We're not trying to sell you a replacement roof after one bad winter. We fix what needs fixing and tell you the truth about the rest.
- Storm response in 24–48 hours. Ice dam leaks don't wait, and neither do we. Early containment is the difference between a $300 repair and a $3,000 one.
- Insurance-claim ready. If you're filing a claim for ice dam or hail damage, our inspection reports are detailed enough for your adjuster to work with.
We serve all of Winnipeg and surrounding communities, from River Heights to Transcona, from St. Norbert to West Kildonan. If your roof is leaking because of an ice dam, the sooner we get on it, the less it costs.
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