Elite Roll-Off Solutions LLC
Dumpster rental business that also takes on snow removal, serving Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka and Niles as a family-owned firm.
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Snow clearance in South Bend
Snow removal firms and roofers.
11 pros in South Bend
South Bend sits in lake-effect snow country, and NWS Northern Indiana puts its average snowfall at 64.5 inches a year, with January the most likely month for heavy snow. That is a lot of winters to plan for, and the record winter of 1977-78 brought 136.3 inches. The city also has a firm rule: the owner or occupant must clear the public sidewalk within 24 hours after the end of any accumulation, and an inspector may issue a ticket for each day the snow stays. So when you hire for snow clearance, ask whether the work covers the sidewalk in front of your property as well as the driveway, and how quickly the crew will reach you after a storm ends. Also note that the city does not plow alleys, so if your parking or garage opens onto one, you will need to arrange that clearing yourself. Ask for the terms in writing: which areas are cleared, what triggers a visit, and whether roof snow removal is a separate job.
Sources: National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab), National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab)
Fresh Cut Lawns LLC
Seven days a week, into the evening, this Elkhart lawn business does residential and commercial snow removal across Michiana.
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Leaf it to us
Open seven days a week, this Elkhart landscaper also handles snow removal and salting and ice control.
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The Beaver’s Edge
With more than 20 years in lawn care, this Elkhart firm also takes on plowing, snow removal and salt and ice control.
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JCL Property Maintenance, LLC
Founded in 2022, this family-owned property maintenance firm offers snow removal and salting and ice control around Plymouth and Bremen.
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Pemberton Landscaping and Snow Removal
Family-owned, this South Bend company does snow removal for shopping centers, senior living sites and factories, with free estimates.
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JD’s Tree And More
Tree company founded in 2005 in Niles, offering storm-damage tree work, emergency service and snow removal.
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Naturescene Lawn and Landscape Care
This South Bend firm, founded in 1986, clears driveways, walks or both, and includes salt or ice melt with removal.
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Penn Brothers Lawn and Landscaping LLC
Mishawaka-based lawn business that plows and salts driveways and sidewalks, and also offers weekly lawn mowing and leaf clean-ups.
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American Tree Care
Based in Niles, this tree care company offers emergency service and also takes on plowing, snow removal and salting and ice control.
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Mike’s Fencing
Since 1983, this Nappanee fence contractor has also taken on snow removal. Financing is available, and the warranty runs for life.
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What to know in South Bend
January 2014 at South Bend averaged 16.3 degrees, which is 8.1 degrees below normal. That ranks it as the 9th coldest January on record (since 1893).
National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab)
Storms on 10 August 2020 disrupted service to about 11,700 Indiana Michigan Power customers, nearly all of them in the South Bend/Elkhart area. Most of the damage was caused by fallen trees and branches.
Before you hire
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.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in South Bend
Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of my South Bend home?
In South Bend, the owner or occupant must clear snow and ice from the public sidewalk within 24 hours after the end of any accumulation. An inspector may issue a ticket for each day the snow is not removed. If you hire a crew, confirm the sidewalk is included in the agreement. City of South Bend 311 (source, opens in a new tab)
Will the city plow the alley behind my property?
No. South Bend's 311 process notes say the city does not plow alleys. If you rely on an alley for parking or a garage, ask any plowing company whether they will clear it, and get that agreed in writing before the season starts. City of South Bend 311 (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow removal quote or contract include?
Ask for a written description of the areas cleared, such as driveway, walkways and sidewalk, plus what snowfall triggers a visit and how soon after a storm the crew arrives. It should also say whether roof snow removal is included, and who is liable for damage to lawns, edging or vehicles.
How do I compare snow removal quotes fairly?
Line up the same details in each quote: areas covered, trigger depth, response time, and whether the price is per visit or for the season. Ask for proof of insurance, since plowing and roof work carry risk. A quote that leaves these points vague is hard to compare.