Sloup Mowing LLC
Clears snow in Seward and surrounding communities, for homes and businesses alike, with Lincoln also in its area. Open seven days a week, into the evening.
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Snow clearance in Lincoln
Snow removal firms and roofers.
8 pros in Lincoln
Lincoln's snow rules fall on the property owner. The city ordinance requires sidewalks to be cleared by 9 a.m. the day after a storm ends, across the full width of the walk and any ramps or curb cuts, and it is illegal to push or blow snow into a street, alley or sidewalk. Average snowfall is 26.0 inches a year, with February the heaviest month at 7.1 inches, so most households need a plan for several clearings each winter. When you hire a plowing or shovelling service, ask how they will handle the snow so none ends up in the street or on a neighbour's walk. Ask whether they clear ramps and curb cuts, and how quickly they arrive after a storm ends. If a sidewalk problem is reported again after written notice, the City may hire a contractor and bill you, so get the timing and scope of service in writing before the season starts.
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Batenhorst Lawn Care LLC
Serves residential and commercial properties across the Lincoln area, with snow removal among its jobs. Open weekdays and Saturday mornings.
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Elite Sprinkler
Sprinkler contractor that also takes on snow removal, including for commercial properties, in Lincoln, Hickman and Waverly.
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Hunt Irrigation, Inc.
Established in 1997, this Lincoln irrigation firm also clears snow. Financing is available.
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Summit Lawns – Lincoln Lawn Care
Offers snow removal and sidewalk clearing in Lincoln. Free estimates are available, and it is open on weekdays only.
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The Lawn Firm + Executive Landscapes
Lawn technicians wear uniforms, and snow removal is among its jobs in Lincoln. Open weekdays.
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Yardworx Lawn and Landscape – Lawn Care Lincoln Ne
Family-owned since 2014, it clears snow in Lincoln, Hickman, Martell and Roca. Emergency service is also offered.
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Woodys Lawn and Landscape
Family-owned for more than 25 years, it clears snow for residents of Bennet, Palmyra, Eagle and Hickman.
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What to know in Lincoln
The windstorm LES nicknamed "The Howler" packed 83 mph winds and left more than 33,000 LES customers without power. LES called it the third largest storm in its history by outage time, and power was restored by Aug. 4.
During an extreme cold snap when Lincoln dropped to minus 31, LES was asked to shed 20 megawatts and then 40 megawatts, about 7.5% of the power it generates. Roughly 44,000 LES customers went without power at some point during rolling blackouts from about 6:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on one Tuesday.
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 Lincoln
What should a snow removal quote or contract include in Lincoln?
Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, full sidewalk width, ramps and curb cuts, and the snow depth that triggers a visit. Also get the response time after a storm ends, where snow will be piled, and how the work is billed, all written down before the season. City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)
Where can my contractor put the snow?
Not in the street, alley or on a sidewalk. Lincoln's ordinance makes it illegal to push or blow snow into or on any of them. Ask any contractor where they will pile snow on your lot, and make sure they agree to follow that rule. City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)
What happens if my sidewalk isn't cleared and someone reports it?
After written notice, if the problem is reported again, the City of Lincoln may hire a snow removal contractor and the property owner is responsible for the charges. Hiring a service with a clear deadline for clearing walks helps you avoid that outcome. City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (source, opens in a new tab)
How do I compare snow removal quotes?
Compare like for like: what is cleared, how soon after a storm, how many visits are included, and how snow is handled. Ask whether the contractor carries insurance and can show it. A quote that is vague about timing or scope is hard to compare.