Abstract: A mechanical shingle remover for removing shingles from a roof includes a pair of frame arms, a plate pivotally coupled at one end between the frame arms, and a machine for pivoting the free end of the plate away from the frame arms to lift shingles away from a roof. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a pair of wheels and a handle for moving the device; a counterweight assembly coupled to a lifting arm for lifting the plate; and a number of rubber bushings having metal inner and outer coverings positioned at all the pivot points of the device. In a most preferred embodiment, an electric motor is powered by an electrical connection through a plug on the handle and controlled by a trigger on the handle.