Al’s Lawn Service Inc.
Family owned since 1983, this Omaha-area firm does snow removal along with sprinkler installation and repair. It also covers Bellevue and gives free estimates.
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Snow clearance in Omaha
Snow removal firms and roofers.
17 pros in Omaha
Omaha's winters can run well above normal: the National Weather Service's 2020 climate summary for Omaha recorded 32.8 inches of snowfall, 6.4 inches above normal. That is a lot of driveway to clear, and a lot of weight on roofs between storms. When you hire for snow clearance here, start with registration. All contractors doing business in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor, and a contractor working under more than one business name needs a separate registration number for each name. Ask for the number that matches the name on the quote, and check that the name on the contract is the same. Also ask what the service covers: driveways, walkways, plowing, or roof snow removal, and how the contractor decides when to come out after a storm. Get the terms in writing before the first snowfall, so you are not negotiating in the middle of one.
Source: National Weather Service Omaha/Valley (source, opens in a new tab)
Elevate Services
Its main category is window cleaning, though snow removal is the job it offers here. It works in Omaha, La Vista, Papillion and Gretna and gives free estimates.
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Heroes Lawn Care
Clearing driveways, walkways and stairs, this Omaha firm also applies eco-friendly ice-melt products. Estimates are free, and the business has operated since 2016.
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Kennedy Lawn Care
Lawn mowing, holiday lighting and winter shovelling sit alongside snow removal at this Plattsmouth firm, which operates weekdays only. Its own towns cover Omaha and Plattsmouth.
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Reitano’s Outdoor and Service, LLC
Small engine repair is the main work here, with snow removal offered alongside lawn care and pickup and delivery. The shop is in Omaha and open on weekdays only.
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Blizzard Boys
Selling snow plows, straight blades, v-blades and pushers, this Omaha equipment supplier also carries Ariens, Husqvarna and Kohler. Financing is available, and it serves Council Bluffs.
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Husker Horticulture
Open around the clock, every day, this Bellevue landscape designer plows snow and applies salt and ice control. It also serves Omaha.
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Kanger Lawns LLC
Operating since 2016 and family-owned, this lawn firm plows, clears sidewalks and applies salt and ice control. It provides free estimates, and its towns include Papillion, Elkhorn and Plattsmouth.
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Martinez Yard Services
Snow removal sits among aeration, mulching, retaining walls and tree removal at this Omaha yard firm. It is open Monday through Saturday and gives free estimates.
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Redline Landscape Construction
Drainage, grading and retaining walls are among the landscape construction work here, alongside snow removal. This La Vista firm serves Papillion, Omaha, Bellevue and Gretna.
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Xscapes Landscaping
Established in 2021, this Omaha business is open every day until late evening and handles snow removal and salting. Its towns include Bellevue, Gretna and Bennington.
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Garret’s Lawn Services
Hardscaping, mowing and maintenance sit beside snow removal at this Omaha landscaper, which has worked since 2015. It is open Monday to Saturday and serves Fremont and Bennington.
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Jensen Gardens Inc
Family-owned and open six days a week, this firm also serves Papillion, Council Bluffs and Bennington, offering snow removal alongside its design and maintenance work.
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Great Outdoors Lawn & Landscape
Open every day of the week, this Council Bluffs landscaper does snow removal alongside pavers and retaining walls. Free estimates are offered for work in Council Bluffs and Omaha.
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Elkhorn Lawn Care
Based in Gretna and open weekdays only, this lawn care firm has operated since 2007 and handles snow removal plus salting and ice control. Its service area also covers Omaha and Elkhorn.
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Patera Landscaping
Offering financing, this Omaha landscaper handles snow removal for residential and commercial properties and is open weekdays only.
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Ryan Lawn & Tree
Since 1987, this Omaha company has also handled tree care, pest control and irrigation. It covers snow removal plus salting and ice control, and Stihl is among its brands.
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What to know in Omaha
The July 2021 storm knocked out power to 188,000 homes and businesses in the Omaha area, which the article calls OPPD's biggest outage in history.
OPPD customers on the SNAP programme who have an outage of more than four hours (refrigerated food) or twenty-four hours (frozen food) are eligible for replacement SNAP benefits. They must request it from DHHS, as it is not automatic.
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 Omaha
Does a snow removal contractor in Omaha have to be registered?
Under the Nebraska Department of Labor's rule, all contractors doing business in Nebraska must register. Ask for the registration number before you agree to anything. If the contractor uses more than one business name, each name needs its own number, so match the number to the name on your quote. Nebraska Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow plowing quote or contract include?
Ask for the business name, the areas to be cleared, and how deep the snow must be before a visit. Get the timing after a storm, whether salt or sand is included, how repeat visits are handled, and how to cancel. Have it all in writing before the season starts.
How much snow does Omaha get in a typical winter?
The National Weather Service's 2020 climate summary for Omaha gives annual snowfall of 32.8 inches, which was 6.4 inches above normal. Snowfall varies from year to year, so ask whether a seasonal agreement covers heavier winters or whether extra visits are handled differently. National Weather Service Omaha/Valley (source, opens in a new tab)
How can I compare snow removal quotes?
Compare like with like: the same areas cleared, the same trigger depth, the same response time after a storm, and the same treatment of ice. Ask each contractor for their Nebraska registration number, and check what happens if a storm is heavier than expected or if they miss a visit.