A Cut Above Lawn and Landscaping Services
Open seven days a week, this company plows snow and handles salting and ice control. Service reaches Colona, Silvis, East Moline and Eldridge.
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Snow clearance in Quad Cities (Davenport)
Snow removal firms and roofers.
10 pros in Quad Cities (Davenport)
Snow clearance in the Quad Cities comes with a local rulebook as well as a cold climate. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the Moline airport station show 28.7 days in January with a minimum at or below 32°F, so ice can linger on a cleared drive. In Davenport, the city code makes the occupants of a building, or the owner of an unoccupied lot, responsible for clearing the whole sidewalk in front of it. If snow or ice stays for 10 hours, public works may remove it and bill the abutting property as a special tax. Before you hire, ask whether the service covers the sidewalk as well as the driveway, and how quickly they arrive after snow stops. Ask how they handle ice, and get the terms in writing. Also ask how they will avoid piling snow where it blocks a street, since parking is banned on snow routes during a declared emergency.
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Wade’s Property Services, LLC
Seasonal contracts cover driveways, walks and parking lots, with plowing, sidewalk clearing and salting on request. Service reaches Davenport, Moline, Rock Island and Bettendorf.
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Bader Sealcoating
Commercial snow removal sits alongside sealcoating and pavement striping at this family-owned firm, operating since 1989.
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Bettendorf Lawn Care, LLC
Ice dam removal sits alongside snow removal and sidewalk clearing, and free estimates are offered for the work.
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Valley Outdoor
Operating since 2011, the company offers snow removal and salting in Bettendorf and Davenport.
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Pfitz’s Fence & Deck
Since 2012, the business has focused on fences and decks, with snow removal also among its services and free estimates offered.
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Eastern Iowa Landscape Services, LLC
Known mainly for hardscapes, ponds and water features, it also takes on snow removal. Operating since 1999, it serves Davenport, Moline, Bettendorf and Muscatine.
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Quad City Lawn and Landscape
Parking lots and sidewalks are cleared, with sanding and de-icing included. Financing is available, and the company has operated since 1995.
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JC Landscape & Maintenance
Emergency service is offered, and the team speaks French and Spanish as well as English. Snow removal is among its jobs, with a one-year warranty.
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Ron’s Toy Box
Used vehicles and Boss plows are sold here, and the business has operated since 2005. Financing is available.
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What to know in Quad Cities (Davenport)
After the August 10, 2020 derecho, MidAmerican Energy said about 50,000 to 55,000 households were without power on each side of the river in the Quad-Cities. The storm hit around 2 p.m. and brought down trees and power lines in Davenport.
In Davenport, parking is prohibited on designated snow routes when the public works director declares a snow emergency. The declaration covers snow, freezing rain, sleet or ice, and the restriction also applies on streets with posted special signage.
City of Davenport (municipal code) (source, opens in a new tab)
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 Quad Cities (Davenport)
Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of my Davenport property?
Under Davenport's city code, the occupants of a building, or the owner of an unoccupied lot, must clear the entire sidewalk in front of it of snow and ice. If you hire a plowing service, confirm in writing that the sidewalk is included, not only the driveway. City of Davenport (municipal code) (source, opens in a new tab)
What happens if snow stays on a Davenport sidewalk?
If snow or ice stays on a sidewalk for 10 hours, Davenport public works may remove it. The cost can then be levied as a special tax on the abutting property. Ask any contractor how soon after a storm they clear sidewalks, so you stay ahead of that window. City of Davenport (municipal code) (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow removal quote or contract include?
Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walks, steps), the snowfall depth that triggers a visit, and how ice is treated. It should also state whether pricing is per visit or seasonal, how you will be notified, and who is liable for damage to lawns, edges or vehicles.
How do I compare quotes from different snow plowing companies?
Compare like for like: same areas, same trigger depth, same response time, and the same ice treatment. Ask each company for proof of insurance and for references from nearby customers. A written scope makes differences clear and prevents disputes after a heavy storm.