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Snow clearance in Bridgeport

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If you hire someone to clear snow in Bridgeport, the city's own rules shape the job. Municipal ordinances prohibit placing snow or ice on any public street, so a plow crew or shovelling service has to put the snow somewhere other than the road. The city has also said that owners who push snow into the streets, or who don't clear the sidewalks in front of their buildings, are subject to a fine for each incident. That applies to commercial and residential owners alike. Bridgeport also asks residents to park off the street during a storm and for up to 36 hours after it if possible, which affects when and where a crew can work on your driveway. Before you hire, ask where the snow will be piled and whether the crew will leave the street clear. Ask if sidewalk clearing is included in the quote, and how they handle a car left in the driveway. Get the scope of work and the timing in writing, so you know who is responsible if snow ends up in the road.

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What to know in Bridgeport

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Before you hire

  1. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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  2. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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Questions about hiring in Bridgeport

Can a plow crew push my snow into the street in Bridgeport?

No. Bridgeport's municipal ordinances prohibit placing snow or ice on any public street. Ask any contractor where they plan to pile the snow from your driveway, and make sure the answer does not involve the road. Put that agreement in the written quote. City of Bridgeport (source, opens in a new tab)

Who is responsible if snow ends up in the street or the sidewalk isn't cleared?

The city has said that commercial or residential owners who push snow into the streets, or who don't clear the sidewalks in front of their buildings, are subject to a fine per ordinance for each incident. Ask your contractor to confirm in writing that sidewalk clearing and snow placement are covered. City of Bridgeport (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearing quote include?

Look for the areas to be cleared, such as the driveway, walkway or roof, and what triggers a visit, such as a set snowfall depth. It should also state how the price is set, whether per visit or seasonal, where snow will be piled, and what insurance the contractor carries.

How does Bridgeport's parking request affect when my driveway gets cleared?

Bridgeport asks residents to park off the street during a storm and for up to 36 hours after it if possible. A parked vehicle must be moved every 48 hours. If your car sits in the driveway, tell your contractor in advance so they can plan around it. City of Bridgeport (source, opens in a new tab)

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