Alma Property Solutions Ltd.
Family-owned, the firm clears snow for commercial and residential properties and offers emergency service. Its areas include Paradise, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and Mount Pearl.
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Snow clearance in St. John’s
Snow removal firms and roofers.
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Snow clearance in St. John's is planned around a heavy winter. The City receives over 360 centimetres of snow in an average winter, and the January 2020 blizzard set an all-time daily record of 76.2 cm, followed by a state of emergency that lasted eight days. A season like that means driveways can be buried again within hours, and roof snow can build up between storms. When you hire, ask whether the operator will keep to your own property. The City asks private contractors to stay within the boundaries of the area they are clearing, and residents who see snow placed on a sidewalk or public road are asked to report it to Access St. John's. Before you agree to anything, ask for a written quote that names the areas to be cleared, what triggers a visit, and how snow will be stacked. For roof work, ask about fall protection and insurance. Keep a note of who you hired in case a complaint is needed.
MekhScape Landscaping & Snow Removal Corp.
Driveway clearing, walkways, salting and parking lot service are offered to homes and businesses, with emergency response available.
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Natures Friend Lawn Care
Established in 2010, the lawn care firm also clears residential driveways, paths and steps, and salts them in winter.
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Total Snow Solutions Inc.
Seasonal snow clearing plans are based on driveway size, and ice melt and walkway shovelling can be added. The company is open seven days a week.
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Movers NL Inc.
Snow clearing and ice control are offered alongside its moving work, with seasonal contracts available.
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1ST Choice Movers & Property Services
Plowing and sidewalk clearing are part of its services, and it also offers year-round lawn care and sodding. The firm is open Monday to Saturday, with shorter hours on Saturday.
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Snow and Mow
Founded in 2013, the company clears snow and controls ice on driveways, walkways and business entrances.
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What to know in St. John's
After Hurricane Igor, Newfoundland Power estimated about 30,000 customers were still without power by lunchtime Wednesday, down from 50,000 households and businesses without power late Tuesday.
While post-tropical storm Fiona hit Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland Power was reporting around 6,000 customers without power.
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 St. John's
Where is a contractor allowed to put the snow they clear?
A contractor should keep snow within the area being cleared. The City of St. John's asks private contractors to stay within those boundaries, and it asks residents who see snow put on a sidewalk or public road to report it to Access St. John's. Ask your contractor in advance where they will stack it. City of St. John's (source, opens in a new tab)
How much snow should I plan for in St. John's?
The City receives over 360 centimetres in an average winter, and the January 2020 blizzard set a daily record of 76.2 cm. Because of that, ask whether a contractor will return after a storm, how they handle repeated heavy falls, and whether the service covers the whole season. City of St. John's (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow clearing quote include?
Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, walkway or roof, and the snowfall depth that triggers a visit. It should also say how snow will be stacked, how you will be billed, and what happens if damage occurs. Get it in writing, and compare at least two quotes on the same terms.
Is roof snow removal something I should hire out?
Roof work carries a risk of falls and of damage to shingles or vents. Ask any contractor about fall protection, insurance and how they avoid damaging the roof. Ask for these details in writing before the work is booked, and keep a copy of the agreement.