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Snow clearance in Poughkeepsie–Newburgh

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Snow clearance around Poughkeepsie and Newburgh is shaped by city rules as much as by the weather. In the City of Poughkeepsie, owners and occupants must clear sidewalks and fire hydrants in front of their property within 12 hours after the snow stops, and the guide says not to push snow into the street. In the City of Newburgh, a Snow Emergency starts automatically once a snow emergency route has 2 1/2 inches or more of snow and ice, and cars parked there can be towed. The February 2022 storm showed the other risk: ice on tree limbs brought down power lines across the region. When you hire, ask whether the crew will clear the sidewalk and hydrant as well as the driveway, and how they avoid putting snow in the street. Ask how they handle a declared emergency, since vehicles must be off the routes. For roof snow removal, ask about insurance and how they stay clear of lines and icy limbs.

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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 Poughkeepsie–Newburgh

Do I have to clear the sidewalk and hydrant myself in Poughkeepsie?

In the City of Poughkeepsie, the owner or occupant is responsible for clearing snow and ice from the sidewalk and any fire hydrant in front of the property within 12 hours after the snow stops. If you hire someone, confirm in writing that the job includes these areas and that snow is not pushed into the street. City of Poughkeepsie (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens to cars on snow emergency routes in Newburgh?

In the City of Newburgh, a Snow Emergency begins automatically when a snow emergency route has 2 1/2 inches or more of snow and ice. No parking is allowed on those routes, and illegally parked cars are towed. Move your vehicle early, and tell any plow contractor where your car will be. City of Newburgh (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearance quote include?

A good quote states what is cleared (driveway, walkway, steps, hydrant), the snowfall depth that triggers a visit, how repeat visits are handled, and where snow will be piled. Ask for proof of liability insurance, and get the terms in writing before the first storm.

What should I ask before hiring someone for roof snow removal?

Ask whether the crew carries liability and workers' insurance, what fall protection and tools they use, and how they protect gutters and shingles. After ice storms, ask how they handle damaged limbs and power lines near the house. Compare at least two written quotes before you choose. Mid-Hudson News (source, opens in a new tab)

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