Champagne Landscaping
Wilbraham is one of the towns this landscaper serves for plowing, salting and ice control. Estimates are free, and hours run Monday to Saturday.
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Snow clearance in Springfield
Snow removal firms and roofers.
8 pros in Springfield
Snow clearance in Springfield comes with a few local rules worth knowing before you call anyone. The city's snow and ice chapter requires the occupants of a single-unit parcel to clear any sidewalk, fire hydrant or curb cut within 24 hours after the snow stops falling. On parcels with more than one unit, or with no occupant, the owner or the person caring for the property is responsible. The city's DPW usually does not call for plowing until 3 inches have fallen, and lighter snow gets salt on arterial and secondary routes only, so side streets and your own frontage may stay untreated. When you hire, ask whether the work covers the sidewalk, hydrant and curb cut as well as the driveway, and whether the contractor will return within that 24-hour window. For roof snow, state guidance says to shave snow down to 2 or 3 inches with a rake and to keep equipment off the roof unless an engineer approves, so ask how the crew works and how they stay clear of utility wires.
Exterior Construction Inc
Ice dam removal sits alongside snow plowing and sidewalk clearing at this roofing contractor. Operating since 2015, it offers a 15 year warranty and financing is available.
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Nicoll’s Landscaping LLC
Ludlow-based, this landscaper handles snow plowing, snow removal and ice control. Founded in 2021, it is open Monday to Friday only.
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Supreme Roofing
Offering emergency service alongside snow removal, this Chicopee roofing firm has operated since 1987.
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Rios Snow Removal, LLC
Open around the clock, every day, this snow removal service handles plowing and salting in Westfield and Enfield, and offers free estimates.
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Amherst Nurseries
Snow removal is one of the jobs at this Hadley landscaper, which also serves Springfield, Chicopee, Longmeadow and Northampton.
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Tynic Landscaping
Based in Southwick since 2007, this landscaper handles snow removal in Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee and Enfield. Hours run Monday to Saturday, with shorter Saturdays.
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Four Seasons Property Maintenance
Winter work at this Hadley landscaper covers plowing, sanding and walkway clearing. It is open weekdays, and it offers free estimates.
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What to know in Springfield
Under Springfield's city code, a snow-emergency parking ban begins when the Mayor declares a state of emergency because snow and ice on public ways cause vehicles to park in a way that may block emergency vehicles. The Chief of Police then issues temporary regulations prohibiting parking or driving on some or all public ways.
City of Springfield, MA (City Code) (source, opens in a new tab)
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF3 tornado on June 1, 2011 that ran from Westfield to Charlton, in Hampden and Worcester Counties. It reported a continuous damage path of approximately 39 miles.
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 Springfield
Who has to clear the sidewalk in front of a Springfield property?
For a single-unit parcel, the occupants must clear snow or ice from the sidewalk, fire hydrant and curb cut within 24 hours after it stops falling. For parcels with more than one unit, or with no occupant, the owner or person caring for the property must do it. A plow contractor can do it for you. City of Springfield, MA (City Code) (source, opens in a new tab)
When does the city plow, and does that affect my driveway contract?
Springfield's DPW usually does not call for plowing until 3 inches have fallen, and lighter snow gets salt on arterial and secondary routes only. If you want service for smaller amounts, put the trigger depth in writing with your contractor, since the city's threshold will not decide it for you. City of Springfield Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow clearance quote or contract include?
Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkway, hydrant, curb cut), the snow depth that triggers a visit, how soon after a storm they arrive, how snow will be piled, and what happens if property is damaged. Ask for proof of insurance, and get it all in writing before the season starts.
Is it safe to hire someone to clear snow off my roof?
Massachusetts guidance says to use a snow rake on pitched roofs and leave 2 or 3 inches rather than scraping clean. It advises against standing on the roof or putting heavy equipment there unless a registered professional engineer approves, and says to keep ladders and tools away from utility wires. Ask a contractor how they follow this. Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Mass.gov) (source, opens in a new tab)