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Snow clearance in Windsor

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Windsor's snow is moderate by Canadian standards, but the city's sidewalk rule makes clearing it a legal duty rather than a courtesy. Environment Canada's 1991–2020 normals for the Windsor A station show an average of 139.8 cm of snow a year, with January the snowiest month at 43.4 cm and February next at 33.2 cm. Under By-law 8544, residents must clear snow and ice from the sidewalks next to their property, and you may need to clear more than once in a storm because plows can push snow back onto the walk. CBC reported that homeowners have 12 hours after snowfall and businesses have 4 hours. When you hire a snow clearance service in Windsor, ask whether the work includes the public sidewalk as well as the driveway. Ask how quickly they respond after snowfall, whether they return during the same storm, and whether the quote or contract states this in writing. Ask for proof of insurance before the season begins.

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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 Windsor

Do I have to clear the sidewalk in front of my Windsor home?

Yes. Windsor's By-law 8544 requires residents to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting their property. If you hire a contractor, confirm in writing that the sidewalk is part of the job and not only the driveway, since the duty stays with you as the resident. City of Windsor (source, opens in a new tab)

How soon after a storm does the snow need to be cleared in Windsor?

CBC reported that homeowners have 12 hours after snowfall to clear their sidewalks and businesses have 4 hours. If you rely on a contractor, ask what response time they commit to, and whether that fits these deadlines before you agree. CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearance quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkways, sidewalk), what snowfall triggers a visit, whether they return during a long storm, where snow will be piled, and the season dates. Get it in writing, and ask for proof of liability insurance and who to call if a visit is missed.

Does one visit per storm cover me in Windsor?

Not always. Under By-law 8544 you may need to clear more than once in a storm, because plows can push snow back onto sidewalks. Ask any contractor whether repeat visits during the same storm are included or charged separately, and have the answer written into the contract. City of Windsor (source, opens in a new tab)

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