Kutztown Lawn Care & Landscaping
Seven days a week, this family-owned firm serves Kutztown and surrounding Berks County areas and includes snow removal among its lawn and hardscaping work.
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Snow clearance in Reading
Snow removal firms and roofers.
3 pros in Reading
Snow clearance in Reading comes with city rules that shape the job. The city has designated snow emergency routes, including North and South 5th Street, Lancaster Avenue, Penn Street, Perkiomen Avenue and Kenhorst Boulevard, and once an emergency is declared, clearing travel lanes there is the priority, with vehicles left on them ticketed and towed. Under the city code, whoever is in charge of a building or lot fronting a paved sidewalk, whether owner, tenant or occupant, must clear a path at least 36 inches wide, plus an area within 36 inches of every fire hydrant on that sidewalk. Hiring a plow or shovel crew does not move that duty off you, so ask exactly what is covered: driveway, sidewalk path, hydrant access, or all three. Ask how the crew handles vehicles and where it puts the snow, and whether it will return after the plow passes. Agree the terms in writing before the season starts, not during a storm. Roof snow removal is a separate task, so confirm who does it and what safety equipment they use.
A Plus Landscaping LLC
Family-owned since 2006, this Reinholds company also handles snow removal alongside its outdoor living design and build work. It covers Lancaster, Lititz, Ephrata and Reinholds, and its work carries a 15-year warranty.
Also serves Lancaster
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New Castle Lawn & Landscape
Operating on weekdays only, this Birdsboro company has served Berks County since 1994 and takes on commercial snow removal.
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What to know in Reading
For the February 2026 snow emergency, Mayor Eddie Morán made all City-owned parking garages in Reading available to the public from Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM through Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 AM. Surface lots were not included.
The National Weather Service record for the Schuylkill River at Reading includes a 15.85 crest on 1/20/1996. It attributes that crest to southerly winds, high dewpoints and intense rainfall that caused a rapid snowmelt.
National Weather Service, Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (source, opens in a new tab)
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 Reading
Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of my Reading property?
Under Reading's code, anyone in charge of a building or lot fronting a paved sidewalk, whether owner, tenant or occupant, must clear snow and ice from a path at least 36 inches wide. If you hire a service, make sure the written agreement says it covers the sidewalk. City of Reading Code of Ordinances (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I have to clear around fire hydrants?
Yes, if a hydrant sits on the sidewalk you are responsible for. The code requires clearing an area within 36 inches of every fire hydrant on that sidewalk. When you get quotes, ask whether the crew includes hydrants in the sidewalk work or treats them as an extra. City of Reading Code of Ordinances (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow removal quote or contract include?
Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkway, hydrant, steps), the snow depth that triggers a visit, whether the crew returns after the plow passes, where snow will be piled, and how damage is handled. Also ask about insurance. Get all of it in writing before the first storm.
Can I leave my car on a snow emergency route in Reading?
No. Once a snow emergency is declared, clearing travel lanes on routes such as North and South 5th Street, Lancaster Avenue and Penn Street is the priority. Any vehicle left on them will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Move it before the plows arrive. City of Reading (source, opens in a new tab)