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Snow clearance in Barrie runs on a set calendar. From December 1 through March 31, on-street parking is not allowed overnight, and the hours differ between the Downtown Business Improvement Area and other City streets. A Winter Maintenance Event can extend the ban beyond those dates. The City looks after over 1,600 km of roads and over 600 km of sidewalks, while the Ministry of Transportation oversees highways such as the 400 series north of County Road 89 and highways 90, 26 and 27. So your driveway or lot is cleared by a contractor, and the road in front of it by someone else. Downtown, businesses within set boundaries must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks around their building or vacant lot. Before you hire, ask who will clear sidewalks and where plowed snow will be piled. Ask how the contractor handles overnight parking rules, and what happens on days when a Winter Maintenance Event is declared. Get the terms in writing.

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What to know in Barrie

  • Six days after the December 21, 2013 ice storm across Southern Ontario, about 450 outages affecting 4,800 customers were still active as Hydro One crews repaired damaged lines and poles.

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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 Barrie

Do I have to clear the sidewalk in front of my downtown business?

Under Barrie's Snow Clearing (Downtown) By-law, businesses within the specific geographic boundaries must remove all snow and ice from sidewalks in front of, alongside or at the rear of their building, premises or vacant lot. If you hire a contractor, make sure the written agreement covers those sidewalks. City of Barrie (source, opens in a new tab)

Can a plow contractor work while cars are parked on the street overnight?

Overnight on-street parking is not allowed from December 1 through March 31, at 3–6am downtown and 12:01–7am on other City streets. It can also be banned outside those dates when a Winter Maintenance Event is declared. Ask how your contractor schedules visits around these hours. City of Barrie (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearing contract include?

Ask for a written agreement that states what is cleared (driveway, walkways, roof), the snowfall depth that triggers a visit, how quickly they respond, where snow will be piled, and how you are billed. Check that the contractor carries liability insurance and ask for proof.

How should I compare snow removal quotes?

Compare like with like: seasonal or per-visit terms, the trigger depth, areas covered, response time, and who is responsible for damage to lawns or fences. A lower quote that leaves out sidewalks or ice treatment may not cover what you need.

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