Roof Snow Removal in Westmount

Q: "Do you respond quickly in Westmount?"

"Yes. Our storm crews work 24/7 during snowfalls and freezing rain, and Westmount calls are handled the same day in most cases. Outside of storms, visits are usually booked within 24 to 48 hours."

Q: "Do you offer the same services in Westmount as in Montreal?"

"Yes. We offer roof snow removal, roof snow raking, flat roof snow removal, ice dam removal and metal roof snow removal in Westmount. The rates are the same as elsewhere in Montreal."

Q: "Is snow load a real risk on a century-old Westmount greystone?"

"It can be, because older roof framing was not designed to modern snow-load standards and flat roofs hidden behind parapets collect drifts. As a rule of thumb, clear at about 30 cm of heavy, wet snow or 60 to 70 cm of light, dry snow, and sooner if interior doors start sticking or new plaster cracks appear near the ceiling. We also clear the roof drains so meltwater has somewhere to go."

Roof Snow Removal in Westmount

Much of Westmount was built before the First World War, and roof snow removal in Westmount has to account for that age. Victorian row houses and stone-fronted greystones often hide flat or low-slope roofs behind parapets, where snow drifts deep and stays out of sight from the street. We cover the whole city with same-day storm response in most cases, and we clear those roofs with methods that respect both the structure and the membrane.

Areas of Westmount We Cover

Upper Westmount, including the streets around Murray Hill Park
Lower Westmount and the row houses south of Sherbrooke Street
Victoria Village and the streets off Sherbrooke and Victoria Avenue
The Greene Avenue and Westmount Square area
And surrounding streets across the city

Older Structures, Hidden Loads

Parapets are the main issue on Westmount’s flat roofs. Wind pushes snow against them, and a drift along a party wall can weigh several times more than the snow in the middle of the roof. Because owners can’t see it from the sidewalk, the first sign is often inside: a door that no longer latches, a fresh crack in the plaster cornice, or water staining near a skylight.

On these roofs we shovel with plastic blades only, work in layers, and leave a thin protective layer so the membrane is never scraped. Drains and scuppers get cleared by hand so the next thaw drains away instead of ponding. Snow that goes over the edge is kept off front steps, walkways and basement windows, which matters on tight lots with little room to drop it. On row houses, we coordinate the drop zone carefully so snow doesn’t end up in a neighbour’s yard or against their door.

Read more about flat roof snow removal and ice dam removal for the sloped-roof houses of Upper Westmount. We work in neighbouring Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Montreal West as well. For a visit before the next storm, call 438-476-8876 or request a free quote.

Our Services in Westmount

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our storm crews work 24/7 during snowfalls and freezing rain, and Westmount calls are handled the same day in most cases. Outside of storms, visits are usually booked within 24 to 48 hours.

Yes. We offer roof snow removal, roof snow raking, flat roof snow removal, ice dam removal and metal roof snow removal in Westmount. The rates are the same as elsewhere in Montreal.

It can be, because older roof framing was not designed to modern snow-load standards and flat roofs hidden behind parapets collect drifts. As a rule of thumb, clear at about 30 cm of heavy, wet snow or 60 to 70 cm of light, dry snow, and sooner if interior doors start sticking or new plaster cracks appear near the ceiling. We also clear the roof drains so meltwater has somewhere to go.

Roof Snow Removal in Westmount

Roof Snow Removal in Westmount

Areas of Westmount We Cover

Older Structures, Hidden Loads

Our Services in Westmount

Frequently Asked Questions

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