Green Stallion Yard Service
Winter plowing for driveways and parking areas is one of several yard services covering Duluth, Superior and Hermantown.
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Snow clearance in Duluth
Snow removal firms and roofers.
10 pros in Duluth
Snow clearance in Duluth runs on the city's own rules. When the city declares a snow emergency, vehicles must move to the opposite side of the street, and the declaration can come as late as 4:00 P.M. on any day except Sunday, taking effect at 8:00 P.M. that day. Property owners must also clear sidewalks next to their property within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall, and it is against the law to shovel snow into streets and alleys. For you, that shapes how you hire. Ask any plowing or driveway crew where they will put the snow, and confirm it will not end up in the street or alley. Ask whether sidewalk clearing is part of the job and how soon after a storm they will arrive, so you stay inside the 24-hour window. Agree who moves vehicles when an emergency is declared, and get the scope, timing and any roof snow work written into the quote before the first storm.
Innovative Outdoors
Its Duluth landscaping company plows and removes snow and is open around the clock, every day.
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JBL Trucking & Excavating LLC
Since 2018, the trucking and excavating company has offered commercial snow removal in Two Harbors and Superior.
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Sinnott Blacktop, LLC
Family-owned since 1988, the paving company also provides commercial snow services around Proctor.
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Stone River Wildlife Control
Founded in 1980, the wildlife control company works across Duluth, Two Harbors, Cloquet and Hermantown, and also offers snow removal.
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Stripes Duluth Lawn Care & Snow Removal
Open 24 hours a day, every day, the firm plows and removes snow alongside lawn care in Duluth and Two Harbors.
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Gunderson Services LLC
Family-run, the Duluth tree service also handles snow removal and gives free estimates.
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ATK
Founded in 1999, the construction firm also handles snow removal for Hermantown and Duluth properties.
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Alliance Masonry Inc.
Family-owned, the masonry company also removes snow and ice dams in Duluth, Two Harbors and Hermantown, with free estimates and weekday hours.
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Denon Perrin’s Roofing and Services
Roof snow removal and ice dam removal are offered on seasonal contracts, and a lifetime warranty is available.
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What to know in Duluth
When Duluth declares a snow emergency, drivers are told to move their vehicle to the opposite side of the street. The city may declare one no later than 4:00 P.M. on any day except Sunday, and it takes effect at 8:00 P.M. that day.
The National Weather Service's account of the June 2012 flood says damage estimates exceeded $100 million region-wide. That figure covers public roads and facilities only, not private property.
National Weather Service Duluth (source, opens in a new tab)
Minnesota Power says that before a permanent generator is used, an electrician must install a power transfer switch. The switch must be installed past the meter, and no devices are allowed between the socket and the meter.
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 Duluth
What should a snow clearance quote or contract include?
Ask for the address and areas covered, such as driveway, walkway and sidewalk, plus when the crew will come after a snowfall and where the snow will be placed. Add whether roof snow removal is included, how extra storms are handled, and how you can cancel. Get it all in writing.
How do I compare quotes from different snow removal services?
Compare like with like: the same areas, the same response time after a storm, and the same terms for repeat visits. Ask each business about insurance and what happens if property is damaged. A quote that leaves out sidewalks or roofs is not the same job as one that includes them.
Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in Duluth?
The property owner. Duluth requires owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks next to their property within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall. If you hire a crew, make sure the contract names the sidewalk and a response time that fits this deadline. City of Duluth (source, opens in a new tab)
Can a plow crew push snow into the street or alley in Duluth?
No. The city says it is against the law to shovel snow into streets and alleys. Before you hire, ask where the crew will put the snow from your driveway and walks, and have the plan written into the agreement so it is clear. City of Duluth (source, opens in a new tab)