Ice dams backing water under shingles
We remove the dam, cut drainage channels, and install ice and water shield at the eave. That combination stops the backup now and makes the next freeze far less likely to cause the same problem.
When ice dams and snow load crack shingles or push water into your attic, our Roof Snow and Ice Damage Repair Bryan TX crew finds the failure fast and fixes it for good. We serve homeowners across Brazos County, from Briarcrest to Austin's Colony. One call gets a roofer on your roof, a written scope, and a repair that holds through the next freeze.
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Roof Snow and Ice Damage Repair Bryan TX is the trade of removing ice dams, snow load, and freeze damage from a roof, then rebuilding the shingles, flashing, and decking so water stays outside where it belongs. Ice dams form when warm attic air melts snow at the ridge, the meltwater refreezes at the cold eaves, and the resulting ice ridge backs water up under your shingles. That water soaks the underlayment, rots roof decking, and stains ceilings below.
Bryan sits in a freeze-thaw pocket of Central Texas. A 20-degree night after a 60-degree afternoon is common in January, and that swing is exactly what drives ice dam roof repair Bryan TX calls. Older homes near Historic Downtown Bryan and the East Side Historical District often have thinner attic insulation, which makes the problem worse. If you search for roof snow and ice damage repair near me Bryan TX after a hard freeze, you are probably seeing water stains, sagging gutters, or shingles curling at the eaves.
Every job starts with a full inspection and a written scope. The inclusions below cover standard ice and snow damage repair. If we find something outside this list, like a cracked chimney crown or a failed skylight, we price it separately and you decide before we proceed.
We break up and remove ice dams at the eaves using safe methods that do not gouge the shingles. We cut drainage channels so meltwater has somewhere to go instead of backing up under the shingle courses.
Cracked, lifted, and granule-depleted shingles get removed and replaced with matching asphalt shingles. We re-nail to the manufacturer pattern and seal the courses so the repair blends with the rest of the roof.
We replace ruined underlayment and install ice and water shield along the first 3 feet of eave. That membrane is the real barrier that stops backed-up water from reaching your decking.
Chimney flashing, valley flashing, and vent boots get inspected and resealed with freeze-rated roofing sealant. Loose step flashing gets reset and re-secured so ice cannot pry it open again.
Soft or delaminated roof decking gets cut out and replaced with matching sheathing. We probe with a moisture meter first, so we only replace what is actually compromised.
We re-secure bent gutter runs, replace damaged fascia board, and confirm the gutter pitches toward the downspouts. That keeps spring rain moving away from your foundation.
You call, we answer. We ask where the water is showing up, how old the roof is, and whether the leak is active. If water is pouring in, we treat it as an emergency roof snow and ice damage repair Bryan TX call and get a tarp or temporary seal in place the same day.
A HAAG Certified Inspector walks the roof with a moisture meter and infrared camera. We map every ice dam, lifted shingle, and flashing leak, then photograph the findings so you see exactly what we see. Most inspections take 45 to 60 minutes.
You get a line-item scope: how many squares of shingles, how much decking, which flashing and underlayment. Pricing is upfront, and we explain what drives the number. You approve before anyone touches the roof.
We remove damaged shingles with a shingle ripper, replace soft decking, install new ice and water shield, and re-shingle to match. Flashing, vents, and ridge caps get resealed with roofing sealant rated for freeze-thaw cycles. A typical repair runs one to three days.
We water-test the repaired area, check the attic for any remaining moisture, and magnet-sweep the yard for nails. You get photos of the finished work and a warranty document. We do not leave until the roof sheds water the way it should.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Finds trapped moisture and cold spots in the decking and insulation without cutting into the ceiling. It shows us exactly where ice dam water traveled.
Confirms whether roof decking and framing are wet enough to replace. We probe every suspect section before we decide what comes out.
Lifts damaged shingle courses without tearing the ones we are keeping. It makes a cleaner repair and protects the surrounding roof.
Re-nails replacement shingles and decking to the manufacturer pattern. Correct nail depth and placement are what keep the repair from lifting in wind.
Applies freeze-rated roofing sealant to flashing joints, vent boots, and ridge caps. The right sealant stays flexible through Bryan freeze-thaw cycles.
Keeps ladders off the gutter edge and stable on uneven ground. It protects your gutter and keeps our crew safe on steep-slope access.
OSHA-required fall protection for every crew member working on a steep or elevated roof. We rig it on every job, no exceptions.
A January freeze built a 4-inch ice dam along the north eave. Meltwater backed under the shingles and stained two ceiling areas. The decking under the eave was soft across about 12 feet, and the underlayment was saturated.
We removed the dam, cut out and replaced 12 feet of decking, installed ice and water shield at the eave, and replaced two courses of shingles. The ceiling stains were dry within a week and no leaks returned through spring storms.
Ice weight bent a 30-foot gutter run and pulled the fascia board away from the rafter tails on a home near Historic Downtown Bryan. Water was draining behind the gutter and soaking the soffit.
We replaced 30 feet of fascia board, re-secured the gutter with new hangers, and re-pitched the run toward the downspout. The soffit dried out and the gutter now handles heavy rain without overflowing.
Ice collected against a chimney on a two-story home in Austin's Colony and pried the step flashing loose. Water ran down the chimney shaft and showed up as a stain on the ceiling below.
We reset the step flashing, replaced the counter-flashing, and sealed the joint with freeze-rated roofing sealant. We water-tested the chimney for 20 minutes and confirmed the ceiling stayed dry.
Ice and snow damage rarely shows up as one clean problem. It cascades: an ice dam causes a leak, the leak rots decking, the rot weakens the roof, and the next wind storm finishes the job. Here is what we fix.
Ask a pro →We remove the dam, cut drainage channels, and install ice and water shield at the eave. That combination stops the backup now and makes the next freeze far less likely to cause the same problem.
We replace the damaged courses with matching shingles and re-seal them with roofing sealant rated for freeze-thaw. We also check the nail pattern to make sure the replacement holds in high wind.
We probe the decking with a moisture meter, cut out the soft sections, and replace them with matching sheathing. New decking gets re-nailed to code before any shingles go back down.
We straighten or replace the gutter run, re-secure it to solid wood, and replace any rotted fascia board. The gutter gets re-pitched so it drains properly instead of holding water.
“After the January freeze we had water coming through the ceiling in two rooms. The crew found ice dams along the whole north eave and rotted decking under the shingles. They replaced the decking, added ice and water shield, and had it sealed in two days. No leaks since, even through the spring storms.”
Marcus T.Homeowner, Briarcrest
✓ Verified“I called three roofers after our gutters filled with ice and pulled loose. Bryan Roof Repair Experts was the only one who showed up with a moisture meter and actually explained what happened. They fixed the flashing, re-pitched the gutters, and sealed the fascia. Fair price and they cleaned up every nail.”
Dana R.Homeowner, Austin's Colony
✓ Verified“We manage several older rentals near the East Side Historical District, and ice damage is a recurring headache. Their inspector documented everything with photos for our insurance claim and handled the Brazos County permit paperwork. Repairs were done in three days across two buildings. That is who we call now.”
Victor S.Property Manager, Historic Downtown Bryan
✓ VerifiedMost residential repairs run $450 to $2,800, with typical 2026 pricing in this area landing near $1,200 for ice dam removal plus shingle and flashing work. Small flashing reseals start around $350. Full eave rebuilds with new decking and ice and water shield run higher. We give you a written scope before work starts.
Seal attic air leaks and add insulation to keep the roof deck cold. Ice dams form when warm attic air melts snow that refreezes at the eaves. We also recommend ice and water shield at the first 3 feet of eave, proper ridge and soffit ventilation, and clearing gutters before the first freeze. Those four steps stop most dams.
Yes. We repair ice dam damage, lifted shingles, cracked flashing, and rotted decking across Bryan and Brazos County. Our crew carries shingle rippers, roofing nail guns, and moisture meters on every truck. Most repairs finish in one to three days, and we water-test the area before we leave.
Bryan Roof Repair Experts handles it. We are a local crew with HAAG Certified Inspectors, OSHA-trained installers, and manufacturer credentials from GAF and Owens Corning. We work ZIP codes 77802, 77803, 77807, and 77808 regularly. Call (979) 316 9392 for a same-day estimate.
Active leak? We dispatch emergency crews with tarps and ice tools. Every repair is documented with photos, priced upfront, and backed by our workmanship warranty. Call now and we will get your roof shedding water again.
Get Free Estimate (979) 316 9392 →Call us at (979) 316 9392 and you get a real person who can schedule your inspection, not a call center. We answer Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, and we run 24/7 for emergency roof repair in Bryan. Leave a message after hours and we call back first thing.