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Reno plows its streets in order of priority. The city's system covers roughly 2,361 lane miles split into twenty snow and ice removal routes, and arterial and collector streets and school zones come first, with secondary streets cleared afterwards as resources allow. That means a residential street can wait, and your driveway may be blocked by what the plow leaves behind. Responsibility also depends on where you live: HOAs and apartments handle snow on their own private streets and culs-de-sac, and owners must clear the sidewalk in front of their property. Code Enforcement points to penalties for failing to do so or for pushing snow into the roadway. When you hire for plowing or removal, ask where the snow will be placed, and make sure it is not moved onto the street. Ask whether the work covers the sidewalk as well as the driveway, and whether the service is per visit or seasonal. Get the scope, timing and any limits in writing before the first storm.

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What to know in Reno

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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 Reno

Who clears the sidewalk in front of my Reno home?

You do. The City of Reno reminded home and business owners that they must remove snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of their property. If you hire a contractor, ask that the sidewalk be named in the quote so it is not left out of the job. KTVN 2 News (source, opens in a new tab)

Can a plow contractor push snow into the street?

It is risky. Reno's Code Enforcement team pointed to penalties for failing to clear sidewalks or for moving snow onto the roadway. Ask any contractor where the snow will be placed on your lot, and get that agreed in writing before the season starts. KTVN 2 News (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote include?

A good quote lists the areas covered, such as driveway, walkways and roof, and how much snow triggers a visit. It should also give the pricing basis, per visit or seasonal, response times, who is liable for damage, and proof of insurance and any business licence.

Will the city plow my street before I need to leave?

Not necessarily. Reno plows arterial and collector streets and school zones first, then secondary streets as resources allow. If you live on a private street or cul-de-sac in an HOA or apartment complex, the HOA or property owner handles it, not the city. City of Reno (source, opens in a new tab)

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