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Alden at a glance

CountyErie County, New York
Population (Alden town, Erie County)9,706 (2020 Census); 10,262 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
Homes (Alden town)83.5% owner-occupied; median owner-occupied home value $244,100 (2020–2024 ACS)
Snow positionJust east of Buffalo
Local roofer licenseNone listed by Erie County

Lake-effect snow in Alden

NWS Buffalo reported more than 4 to 5 feet of lake-effect snow from Lancaster to southern Cheektowaga east to Alden in November 2014.

NWS Buffalo storm-total reports for observation points in or near Alden:

  • 44 inches 4 mi NW of Alden, Nov 17–19, 2014 lake-effect storm
  • 40.5 inches 1 mi NW of Alden, Nov 17–20, 2022 lake-effect storm

Ice dams form when heat leaking into the attic melts roof snow that refreezes at the cold eaves. The University of Minnesota Extension says air leaking from the house is the major source of that heat in many homes, and advises air-sealing the ceiling first, then adding insulation.

Permits and licensing in Alden

Erie County’s list says the Village of Alden requires plumbers to be licensed and has no entry for the Town of Alden. It lists no roofing license. Permits can still apply, so check with the building department.

Everywhere in New York, General Business Law requires a written contract for most home improvement jobs over $500 with a three-day right to cancel. Roofers must show workers' compensation and liability insurance, cannot require a deposit, and cannot offer to cover your deductible. See our roofer licensing guide.

Ice Dam Removal & Prevention in Alden: FAQ

Do I need a permit or license for ice dam work in Alden?

Erie County’s list says the Village of Alden requires plumbers to be licensed and has no entry for the Town of Alden. It lists no roofing license. Permits can still apply, so check with the building department. Statewide, New York requires a written contract for most home improvement jobs over $500, and roofers must give proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance.

How much lake-effect snow does Alden get?

NWS Buffalo reported more than 4 to 5 feet of lake-effect snow from Lancaster to southern Cheektowaga east to Alden in November 2014. NWS storm totals near Alden: 44 in 4 mi NW of Alden (November 2014); 40.5 in 1 mi NW of Alden (November 2022). For comparison, the Buffalo airport's 1991–2020 normal is 95.4 inches a year.

Which ice dam contractors serve Alden?

None of our listed ice dam contractors is based in Alden. Within 15 miles: Buffalo's Best Roofing Company LLC. Each listing's services come from the company's own website; confirm they work in Alden.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, "Alden town, Erie County, New York" (2020 Census; V2025 estimates; 2020–2024 ACS)
  2. National Weather Service Buffalo, "Buffalo Climate Narrative"
  3. National Weather Service Buffalo, Lake Effect Snow Event Archive, Nov 17–19, 2014 event summary
  4. National Weather Service Buffalo, Lake Effect Snow Event Archive, Nov 17–19, 2014: storm total snowfall (Public Information Statement)
  5. National Weather Service Buffalo, Lake Effect Snow Event Archive, Nov 17–20, 2022: storm total snowfall (Public Information Statement)
  6. Erie County Division of Consumer Protection, "Municipal Registration of Contractors"
  7. Erie County Division of Consumer Protection, "Home Improvement Project Resources"
  8. University of Minnesota Extension, "Dealing with and preventing ice dams" (reviewed 2022)
  9. New York General Business Law § 771, "Contract provisions" (NYSenate.gov)
  10. New York General Business Law § 771-b, "Responsibilities of roofing contractors" (NYSenate.gov)
  11. National Weather Service Buffalo, "New 30 Year Climate Normals (1991–2020)"
  12. Contractor names, locations and services: each company’s own website, checked October 16, 2026 (linked from each listing)

Last updated . Figures are quoted as published. Snow totals are single storm reports, not averages. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.

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