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Snow clearance in Hartford comes with rules that shape how the work is done. When heavy snowfall is predicted, the Mayor may declare a snow emergency parking ban, and during a ban all on-street parking is prohibited throughout the city. Hartford's 311 service also takes reports of snow plowed or shoveled into the street, along with snow-covered sidewalks and buried fire hydrants. For you, that means a plowing or shoveling contractor needs a plan for where the snow goes, because pushing it into the street can lead to a report. Ask how they handle a parking ban, and whether they will keep your sidewalk and any nearby hydrant clear. On the roof side, Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection says a home improvement registration is not required to remove snow from a roof, so do not expect one as proof of anything. Instead, ask for a written scope, what is included per visit, and how they will protect your gutters and roof surface.

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What to know in Hartford

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 Hartford

What should a snow plowing quote or contract include?

Ask for it in writing. It should say which areas are cleared (driveway, walkway, steps), when the crew comes, such as after a set depth of snow, and where the snow will be placed. It should also cover how repeat visits are handled and who is responsible for damage to lawns or pavers.

Does a roof snow removal contractor need a home improvement registration in Connecticut?

According to Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection, a home improvement registration is not required to remove snow from a roof. That means you should judge the work on other things: a written scope, proof of insurance, and a clear plan to avoid damaging shingles and gutters. Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (source, opens in a new tab)

Where can the plowed snow go in Hartford?

Hartford's 311 service takes reports of snow plowed or shoveled into the street. Ask any plow operator where they will pile your snow so it stays on your property. Also ask them to keep fire hydrants and sidewalks clear of it. City of Hartford (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens to plowing during a Hartford snow emergency parking ban?

When heavy snow is predicted, the Mayor may declare a snow emergency parking ban, and all on-street parking is prohibited throughout the city during it. Ask your plow service how they schedule visits then, and move any vehicles off the street before the ban starts. City of Hartford (source, opens in a new tab)

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