Ice Dam and Roof Leak Water Damage in Alpine, UT
A stained or dripping ceiling traces back to the roof. We find where the water gets in, dry the ceiling and attic, and stop mold, across Alpine and north Utah County.
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A stained or dripping ceiling in an Alpine winter almost always traces back to the roof, either an ice dam pushing meltwater under the shingles or canyon wind driving rain into the roof envelope. Lund Disaster Relief finds where the water gets in, dries the ceiling, attic, and framing before mold sets in, and coordinates the roof repair so the leak is actually fixed.
How we handle ice dam in Alpine
Call and dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Alpine crew rolls with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
On-site assessment
We find the source and the full reach of the water, including what soaked into subfloor and wall cavities.
Extract and dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and dehumidifiers to a verified dry standard, not just the surface.
Verify and bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
How ice dams flood your ceiling
Ice dams are the leading winter roof cause on the north Utah County benches.
- Snow loads the roof, and heat escaping the attic melts the underside of the snowpack.
- The meltwater runs to the cold eaves and refreezes into a ridge of ice, the dam.
- More meltwater pools behind the dam, backs up under the shingles, and reaches the attic, insulation, and ceiling.
Freeze and thaw swings between roughly 4,950 and 5,600 feet run this cycle all winter, so a roof that shed water fine in a mild week can leak hard the next hard freeze. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City resource tracks the storms and cold spells that drive it.
Canyon storm and wind driven roof leaks
Ice dams are not the only way the roof lets water in. American Fork Canyon outflow winds drive rain sideways, pushing water past flashing, vents, and shingle seams that would stay dry in a calm rain.
Summer cloudbursts off the Wasatch add heavy, fast rain that overwhelms a marginal roof detail. Inside it looks the same, a spreading stain or a drip, and so is the fix, find the entry point and dry the structure. Our storm and canyon flood crew handles the high water side of these storms.
Stained versus dripping ceilings
A brown ring that is not actively dripping still matters.
- A stain means water already got in and soaked the drywall and likely the framing above it.
- The roof deck, rafters, and insulation can hold that moisture out of sight, where it rots wood and grows mold.
- Dry looking does not mean dry. Thermal imaging and moisture meters find how far the water spread.
Whether dripping or just stained, have it checked, because the cheapest repair is the one made before the deck and framing are compromised. The Ready.gov winter weather resource covers cold season home risks.
Our roof leak drying process and the roof repair
We handle both halves, the water damage and the roof fix, so the leak is actually fixed, not just mopped.
- 01Find the source. We trace the leak to its entry point with thermal imaging and moisture meters.
- 02Stop the intrusion. We keep more water out while the weather and the roof repair are lined up.
- 03Dry the cavity. Air movers and dehumidifiers dry the ceiling, attic, insulation, and framing to a verified standard.
- 04Treat for mold. We treat the wet area so mold cannot take hold in the roof deck or framing.
- 05Coordinate the repair. We document the loss for your insurer and coordinate the shingle, flashing, or ice dam repair so the source is fixed.
Ceiling stain spreading or a drip starting in the cold? Call now. A local Alpine crew is on site in 45 to 90 minutes to find the source and dry it before it becomes a bigger repair.
☎ Call (385) 503-2168Do not paint over a ceiling stain and hope
Painting over a stain hides the symptom while the roof deck and framing stay wet above it. We find and dry the source, then coordinate the roof repair. Because a slow leak grows mold and can wet the insulation and walls below, the job often runs into structural drying and, if unnoticed too long, mold remediation.
"We noticed a brown ring on the living room ceiling during a cold snap and figured it could wait for spring. A friend said to have it looked at, and it was a good thing. An ice dam had been pushing water into the attic, and the framing was soaked. They dried it out, kept mold from starting, and pointed us to the eave that needed fixing. Our Alpine Cove home would have had a real problem by March."
Melanie S. · Alpine Cove, Alpine · February 2026
Why north Utah County calls us first
On-site in 45 to 90 minutes
A person answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across north Utah County.
IICRC-certified crews
Trained technicians with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters who dry to a verified standard, not a mop and a fan.
We bill your insurer
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Deep local knowledge
Hard-freeze pipes, snowmelt, canyon storms, expansive clay, and hard water. We know how water moves on the Alpine benches.
From Alpine to Lehi and across north Utah County
Seated in Alpine at 76 N Main St, we respond county-wide, day or night.
Seated in Alpine at 76 N Main St, our crews cover all of north Utah County, day or night, and reach most homes in 45 to 90 minutes.
We serve Alpine, Highland, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Orem, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain.
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Alpine water damage questions, answered
How fast can you respond to a ceiling leak?
A local Alpine crew is on site in 45 to 90 minutes, day or night. In a cold snap or a storm we move quickly, because a ceiling leak spreads into the drywall, insulation, and framing the longer it sits, turning a small dry out into a bigger repair.
My ceiling is stained but not dripping, do I still call?
Yes. A stain means water already got in and soaked the drywall and likely the framing above it. The roof deck and rafters can hold that moisture out of sight where it rots wood and grows mold. Dry looking does not mean dry, so it is worth checking.
What is an ice dam and how does it flood my ceiling?
Heat escaping the attic melts the underside of the snow on the roof. That meltwater runs to the cold eaves and refreezes into a ridge of ice. Water pools behind that dam, backs up under the shingles, and finds its way into the attic and ceiling.
Can you save the ceiling drywall?
Often, if we get to it before it stays saturated too long. We dry the cavity and framing to a verified standard, and lightly stained but sound drywall can usually stay. Drywall that is sagging, crumbling, or contaminated has to be replaced, and we tell you which it is.
Will insurance cover ice dam or roof leak damage?
Sudden interior water damage from an ice dam or a storm driven roof leak is commonly covered, though the roof repair itself may be handled separately. We document the source, the damage, and the drying so the interior claim is clear, and we work with your adjuster.
Do you handle the water and coordinate the roof repair?
Yes. We dry the ceiling, attic, and framing and stop mold, and we coordinate the shingle, flashing, or ice dam repair so the source is actually fixed. Handling only one half leaves you with a leak that returns with the next storm.
Why does this keep happening every winter?
Freeze and thaw swings at this altitude run the ice dam cycle over and over, and things like attic heat loss, poor eave ventilation, and a marginal flashing detail make a roof leak likely again. We point out the fixes that break the cycle so the next winter is not a repeat.
What should I do while I wait for the crew?
Put a bucket under an active drip and move furniture and valuables clear. If the ceiling is bulging with trapped water, keep people from underneath it. Do not climb onto a snowy or icy roof yourself. Then leave the source and the drying to the crew.
A local Alpine crew is standing by
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call Lund Disaster Relief and a local crew is on the way, 45 to 90 minutes out across north Utah County.
(385) 503-2168Call now, a local crew picks up day or night