Snow clearance in New Haven

Snow removal firms and roofers.

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Snow clearance in New Haven works alongside a city operation that never stops: Public Works handles plowing and snow removal on a 24-hour schedule across 234 miles of roadway. That shapes what a private plow or shovelling crew can and cannot do on your property. The city's guidance asks residents to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of the storm's end and not to push or blow snow from sidewalks or parking spaces into the street. It also asks you to make sure your snow contractor does not get in the way of Public Works. Before you hire, ask where the crew will put the snow, and get it in writing that none goes into the street. Ask how they handle a parking ban, since cars may be ticketed or towed during one. Ask whether sidewalks are part of the job and when they will be done after a storm. If you want roof snow removal, ask separately what that covers.

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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 New Haven

Can my snow contractor pile snow in the street?

New Haven's guidance asks residents not to shovel or blow snow from sidewalks or parking spaces into the street. It also asks you to make sure your contractor does not obstruct Public Works' snow removal. Ask any crew where they will put the snow before you agree to the work. City of New Haven, Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

How soon do sidewalks need to be cleared in New Haven?

The city's guidance asks residents to remove snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours of the storm's conclusion. If you hire a crew, ask whether sidewalks are included and how quickly they will get to them after a storm ends, and put the answer in the agreement. City of New Haven, Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote include?

A good quote says what is covered: driveway, walkway, sidewalk or roof. It should state how much snow triggers a visit, how the price is set (per visit or seasonal), where snow will be placed, and who is responsible for damage. Compare quotes on the same terms.

What happens if a parking ban is called while my car is in the driveway or street?

New Haven may declare bans downtown, on snow emergency routes and in residential areas. During a ban, no parking is allowed within 25 feet of an intersection, fire hydrant or bus stop, and violations may mean ticketing or towing. Check the zone rules before you leave a car out. City of New Haven, Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)