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Providence puts the sidewalk duty on the property owner. Homeowners and business owners must clear sidewalks of snow within 8 hours after it stops snowing, and the city says a fine can be issued if they neglect it. The February 2026 blizzard, which the National Weather Service recorded at 27.6 inches and which broke the city's 24-hour snowfall record, shows how fast that clock can become a heavy job. When you hire a plow or shovelling service here, ask whether the work includes the public sidewalk as well as the driveway, and how quickly they will arrive once snow stops. Get the scope and timing written into the quote or contract, so the 8-hour window is not left to chance. Also ask where they will pile the snow, and remember that overnight street parking is banned without a permit, which affects when and where crews can work near the curb. Keep a record of when snow ended and when the work was done.

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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 Providence

Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of my Providence property?

In Providence, homeowners and business owners must keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The city says a fine can be issued if they neglect it. Hiring a contractor does not remove that duty, so confirm in writing that the sidewalk is part of the job. City of Providence (source, opens in a new tab)

How soon does the sidewalk need to be cleared after a storm?

The city's rule gives you 8 hours after the snow has stopped falling. When you compare snow removal services, ask how soon after the snow ends they usually arrive and whether they will commit to that window in the quote or contract. City of Providence (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearance quote include?

A good quote states which areas are cleared (driveway, walkways, sidewalk, roof), what snow depth triggers a visit, how many visits per storm, where snow is piled, and how you are billed. Ask for it in writing and check whether the contractor carries insurance.

Does the overnight parking ban affect plowing in Providence?

It can. Street parking is banned overnight without a permit, and permit holders have eight hours to move their vehicle once a ban is lifted. Ask any plow service how they handle cars at the curb and when they will return to finish the work. City of Providence (source, opens in a new tab)

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