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Snow clearance in Scranton

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In Scranton, the city's Bureau of Highways handles snow removal on city streets, so a private plow or shovel crew is mostly about your own driveway, walkway and roof. When heavy snow is forecast, the city can also call a downtown parking ban so Public Works can plow quickly and completely, as it did ahead of the snow forecast for Tuesday, February 13, with the ban starting at 12:00AM. If you live or work across the area, rules differ by municipality: Wilkes-Barre's Quality of Life Ordinance covers snow and ice on sidewalks, and it comes with a fine and a citation if a ticket goes unpaid. Before you hire, ask who will clear the sidewalk as well as the driveway, and how quickly after a storm they will arrive. Ask where they will move your car or avoid blocking it during a parking ban, whether they carry insurance for property damage, and whether they will put the terms of the job in writing. For roof snow removal, ask how they protect the roof and work safely at height.

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What to know in Scranton

  • Wilkes-Barre's Quality of Life Ordinance covers accumulation of snow and ice on sidewalks. The city's fine table lists Snow/Ice Removal at $100.00, payable within 48 hours (fines current as of 3/1/18); unpaid tickets after 10 days lead to a citation.

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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 Scranton

Who clears the snow on Scranton's streets?

Scranton's Bureau of Highways is responsible for snow removal from all city streets. It also maintains the city's bridges, avenues, courts and alleys. A private contractor you hire is generally there for your driveway, walkway or roof, so confirm exactly which areas of your property the job covers. City of Scranton (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens to parking when Scranton expects heavy snow?

The city can announce a downtown parking ban so Public Works can plow quickly and completely. Ahead of the snow forecast for Tuesday, February 13, a ban started at 12:00AM and lasted through the day. Check city notices before a storm and move your vehicle. City of Scranton (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote include?

Ask for the areas to be cleared, such as driveway, walkway and steps, and what snowfall triggers a visit. Get the timing after a storm, how ice is handled, who pays for damage, and whether the price is per visit or per season. Have it all written down.

How can I compare quotes from different snow plowing contractors?

Compare the same scope in each quote: the areas covered, the snowfall that triggers a visit, response time, and how ice and drifting are handled. Ask each contractor for proof of insurance and for references from nearby customers. A quote that leaves out these details is hard to compare fairly.

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