Roof Snow Removal in Silverthorne

Roof snow removal in Silverthorne often starts with a question about the deck. That’s because Silverthorne has already seen what heavy snow can do to decks. In a past heavy season, deck collapses were reported in the Wildernest area of Silverthorne, according to CBS4 Colorado coverage. Whether you own a house in Wildernest, a unit in one of the town’s condo complexes, or a rental you visit a few times a winter, clearing the roof and the deck below it is part of getting through a Summit County winter, where snowfall averages about 268 inches a year.

Wildernest roof snow removal

Wildernest is the Silverthorne neighborhood where those deck collapses were reported. That history is a good reason for Wildernest owners to keep an eye on both roofs and decks during heavy seasons. In past heavy seasons, local officials also urged second homeowners to get their roofs cleared, and contractors reported waits of up to a week.

For Wildernest properties, the main things to watch are:

• Decks below rooflines. When a roof sheds, the snow lands on whatever is underneath. A deck can take a large, dense load all at once.
• Decks that nobody is watching. If the property is a second home or rental, snow can build on the deck for weeks.
• Thaw-and-refreeze buildup. Thawing followed by refreezing adds weight and creates ice. A deck holding fluffy snow can be holding dense, icy snow a week later.

Condo complexes and shared roofs

Silverthorne has a number of condo complexes, and condo roofs bring their own challenges. Roof areas are larger, many owners share responsibility, and walkways, entries, and parking areas sit right below the eaves. Snow management on those buildings is usually handled by an HOA or property manager who needs:

• Clearing scheduled around storms and occupancy
• Attention to shared decks and balconies
• Icicle and overhang removal above entries and sidewalks
• Records of what was cleared and when

If you manage or sit on the board of a Silverthorne condo association, see HOA and condo roof snow removal in Silverthorne.

Signs your Silverthorne roof or deck needs clearing

• A roofline, ceiling, or deck that looks like it’s sagging
• New cracks in interior walls or ceilings
• A sliding door to the deck, or interior doors, that suddenly stick
• Leaks or water stains on ceilings or around windows
• Large icicles or thick ice building along the eaves
• Snow on the deck noticeably deeper than on open ground nearby

Ice along the eaves is usually an ice dam forming. Steaming removes it without hacking at the roof. See ice dam removal in Silverthorne.

Owners who aren’t here

If your Silverthorne property is a second home or short-term rental, you’re relying on someone else to notice when snow gets heavy. After-storm checks or a seasonal arrangement can take that worry off your plate. See roof snow removal for vacation homes in Silverthorne.

Getting help

Call or send a request with the property location (let us know if it’s in Wildernest), the type of building, whether you’re on site, and what you’re seeing on the roof or deck. We’ll connect you with an independent local professional who serves Silverthorne, and they’ll confirm scope and pricing with you before starting. Our roof snow removal cost guide explains what affects the price.

Nearby areas

We also connect owners with help in Breckenridge and Keystone, along with Frisco, Dillon, Blue River, Copper Mountain, and Montezuma.