Common Defects

Ice Dam Damage -- what Blaine homeowners need to know.

Ice dam damage is nearly universal in pre-1995 Blaine homes — particularly the 1960s-80s ramblers and split-levels in Northtown, Sunrise, and Aquatore with shallow soffit overhangs and undersized attic ventilation.

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How We Document It

We document ice dam damage with annotated photos, measurements where applicable, and a written priority recommendation routed by safety priority. When the finding warrants it, we refer you to a Minnesota-licensed specialist for repair -- never to anyone we have a financial relationship with.

Ice dam and damaged eave on a Blaine roof in winter

What It Means for Your Deal

Defects discovered during inspection are leverage. Whether you negotiate a credit, request a repair, or walk away, our reports give you and your agent the documentation needed to move forward with clarity. Report in 24 Hours turnaround means you keep your inspection contingency window intact.

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More about this service in Blaine

Anoka County averages 50+ inches of snow, and the January thaw + refreeze cycle that hits us 3-5 times a winter creates the perfect ice-dam recipe: heat escapes through the attic, melts the underside of the snowpack, and the meltwater refreezes at the cold eave. Once a dam forms, water backs up under the shingles and stains ceilings at the perimeter wall. We document interior staining patterns, exterior gutter deformation, missing ice-and-water shield (Minnesota code now requires 24" past the interior wall line), and inadequate ventilation. Fixes range from $500 of insulation work to a full re-roof.

FAQ

Common questions about Ice Dam Damage

Severity depends on the specific finding, the location, and the home's age. We rate every defect we document by safety priority -- Safety / Major / Minor / Maintenance -- so you know exactly what's a deal-breaker and what's a Saturday-afternoon fix.

Some defects (Federal Pacific panels, polybutylene, knob-and-tube, active mold, recall-class plumbing) trigger insurance carrier requirements. We document every finding so your carrier and lender have the information they need.

They can -- but you have leverage. Most Minnesota purchase agreements include an inspection contingency that allows you to renegotiate, request credits, or walk away within the contingency window.