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Snow clearance in Kalamazoo

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12 pros in Kalamazoo

In Kalamazoo, the city plows only its own streets, the ones with blue street signs, and it sets its goals from the moment snowfall stops: major streets within 24 hours and all city streets within 48 hours. Outside city limits the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County is responsible, highways and ramps belong to MDOT, and private streets fall to residents or property owners. That split matters when you hire. A private plowing crew covers your driveway, your private road or your lot, not the street in front of it, so ask in writing exactly where the work stops. Ask how they handle the plow ridge left at the end of a driveway after city trucks pass, and whether they return after the city has cleared your street. Because the city may ask residents to park off the street during major snowfalls, agree on how the crew will work around parked cars. Ask what they spread when temperatures drop very low, since salt stops working at about 20°F, and get the answer in the quote.

  12. QUIKPLOW

    Open around the clock, every day, it routes requests through an app to local service providers for plowing, snow removal, sidewalk clearing and salting in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

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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 Kalamazoo

Does the city plow my driveway or private street in Kalamazoo?

No. The City of Kalamazoo plows only city streets, marked with blue street signs. Outside city limits the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County handles roads, and MDOT handles highways and ramps. Private streets are the responsibility of residents or property owners, so you would hire a private plowing service for yours. City of Kalamazoo (source, opens in a new tab)

How long after a storm should I expect my street to be cleared?

The city's goal is to clear major streets within 24 hours after snowfall stops and all city streets within 48 hours. Those goals start when the snow ends, not during the storm. Ask any private plower whether they come back after the city has plowed your street. City of Kalamazoo (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote or contract include?

Ask for the exact areas covered, such as driveway, walkways or lot, and the snow depth that triggers a visit. It should state whether the price is per visit or seasonal, what is spread for ice, whether roof snow is included, and how damage to lawns or pavement is handled. Get it in writing.

Can I leave my car on the street during a heavy snowfall in Kalamazoo?

City ordinance restricts parking on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless otherwise posted. The city also says residents may be asked to park off the street during major snowfall events. Plan a spot for your vehicles so plow crews can clear the street and your driveway. City of Kalamazoo (source, opens in a new tab)

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