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Snow clearance in Grand Rapids

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In Grand Rapids, snow clearance is not only about getting your car out of the driveway. The city's sidewalk snow ordinance makes clearing ice and snow the property owner's responsibility, and the full width of the sidewalk must be down to the concrete within 24 hours after a snowfall ends. If a sidewalk is left uncleared after the City notifies the owner, a City contractor may clear it at the owner's expense. Streets are handled under seasonal parking restrictions, which let crews sweep and plow in fall and winter. So when you hire a plowing or snow removal service, ask whether the job covers the sidewalk as well as the driveway, and whether they will finish within that 24-hour window. Get the scope in writing: which areas, how they respond after a snowfall, and who to call if a section is missed. Ask about insurance too, and keep piles of snow clear of the street and catch basins.

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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 Grand Rapids

Do I have to clear the sidewalk in front of my Grand Rapids property?

Yes. The City's ordinance makes clearing ice and snow the property owner's responsibility. The full width of the sidewalk must be cleared down to the concrete within 24 hours after a snowfall ends. If you hire a plow service, check that the sidewalk is included in the agreement. City of Grand Rapids (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens if my sidewalk is not cleared after the City notifies me?

The City may send its own contractor to clear it, and the work is done at the property owner's expense. A contract that names sidewalk clearing and a response time after each snowfall helps you avoid that outcome, so ask for it to be written down. City of Grand Rapids (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow plowing quote or contract include?

It should list the areas cleared, such as driveway, walkways and sidewalk, and say what snowfall triggers a visit. It should also state how the work is charged, how soon after a storm crews arrive, and who is responsible for damage. Ask for proof of insurance and keep a copy.

How do I compare quotes from snow removal services?

Compare like with like: the same areas, the same trigger for a visit, and the same timing after a storm. Ask whether salting or ice treatment is included, how they handle a missed spot, and whether the quote covers the whole season or each visit. Ask each business the same questions.

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