Do you have a New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Ice Violation (or a looming inspection concern)?
Rapid response & Deployment in NYC, Brooklyn & Queens
Winter in New York doesn’t just land on sidewalks—it builds up on parapets, canopies, skylights, and rooftop drainage points, where it can refreeze, shift, and fall without warning. Thompson Exterior Services provides high-access snow and ice removal for tall buildings across NYC, Brooklyn, and Queens, with rapid deployment when conditions turn hazardous.
When storms hit, time matters. We mobilize quickly to address high-risk zones before thaw/refreeze cycles create falling ice hazards, leaks, and liability exposure.
Fast response. Safety-first execution. Documentation you can stand behind.
Targeted Clearing of High-Risk Building Areas
We focus on the spots that create the biggest risk to people and property:
- Roofs & Roof Edges: Snow drifting, ice dams, and refreeze zones that threaten roof integrity and drainage performance.
- Parapet Walls, Cornices & Ledges: Common “catch points” for ice buildup and overhangs, especially dangerous above entrances and sidewalks.
- Canopies & Awnings: High-visibility areas where ice shedding can impact pedestrians and damage building components.
- Skylights & Rooftop Drainage: Clearing around skylights, scuppers, internal drains, and rooftop drains to prevent pooling, backups, and interior water intrusion.
NYC High-Rise Snow & Ice Emergency Removal
Don’t Let a Thaw Turn Into a Liability. Secure Your Building Envelope.
A beautiful snowfall can become a management nightmare overnight. Between public safety responsibilities, changing site conditions, and the constant risk of slip-and-fall or falling ice incidents, waiting for the sun to “take care of it” is a gamble.
Thompson Exterior Services specializes in high-access ice mitigation. We don’t just remove snow. We reduce risk by addressing the entire exterior envelope, including areas most contractors can’t safely reach, and we also offer building anti-ice coating services to help prevent ice build-up.
Why Thompson for High-Rise Ice Mitigation?
Rope Access Technicians for “Unreachable” Areas
Our trained high-access teams can reach parapets, ledges, and architectural features that are difficult to access from the roof or ground. In many cases, rope access can reduce reliance on permit-heavy sidewalk structures and support faster hazard mitigation where practical.
Preventative Drainage Clearing
NYC winter damage often starts with blocked drainage and refreezing meltwater. We clear and monitor drainage pathways to help reduce:
- Interior leaks from backed-up roof drains
- Refreeze conditions at roof edges and downspout zones
- Water intrusion around skylights and rooftop penetrations
When conditions are hazardous, documentation matters. We provide clear service reporting to support your duty of care and internal risk management processes.
Who We Support
- Property management firms
- Condo / co-op boards
- Class A & Class B high-rise buildings
- Mixed-use towers and multi-tenant properties
- Commercial facilities with high pedestrian traffic
Contact us now!
Immediate Ice hazard on your building?
Call the Thompson High-Rise Snow & Ice Emergency Response Line: (732) 997-8138
