Snow plowing
Roof raking: what it costs in Massachusetts
How this range is built
This price comes from our own published price list for this service, reviewed October 2026. It is a price a customer is quoted, not an average of other companies.
Not a repair shop, estimates only. Typical range, estimate. Not a quote. Your car, parts and shop change the number.
Pulling heavy snow off the lowest part of a roof to prevent ice dams. Billed by the hour with a two hour minimum.
Get a price from Snow Pass
Snow Pass is our own business, run by the same operator as Fair Price. The prices on this page are its real price list.
Get a Snow Pass priceWhat is usually included
- Raking from the ground
- Hourly crew
What moves the price
- Roof size and snow depth
- Ice already present
- Number of roof edges
Questions to ask before you say yes
- Is there an hourly minimum?
- Do you work from the ground or the roof?
- Do you chip ice or only rake snow?
Common questions
What does roof raking cost?
Snow Pass charges $85 an hour with a two hour minimum, so $170 at least.
Why rake a roof?
Snow that melts and refreezes at the eave forms an ice dam, which pushes water under shingles.
Should I rake the roof myself?
Only from the ground with a long-handled rake. Never climb onto a snowy roof.
How much does roof raking cost in Massachusetts?
Our own price list shows $170 to $340.
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