Snow clearance in Sioux Falls

Snow removal firms and roofers.

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Sioux Falls has a long record of heavy snow. The National Weather Service lists a greatest seasonal snowfall of 94.7 inches in 1968/69, and a storm total of 32.2 inches over Feb. 16-18, 1962. The city also has rules that shape what a snow-clearing job involves. Sidewalks must be cleared within 48 hours after any snow or ice accumulation, and the duty falls on the property owner or whoever is in possession of the property. Once 2 inches of snow has fallen, vehicles parked on emergency snow routes can be ticketed and towed. Before you hire, ask whether the service covers your sidewalk as well as your driveway, and how soon after a snowfall they usually arrive. Ask who handles the work if you rent the property. Get the scope, the trigger depth for a visit and the terms for repeat visits in writing, and ask where they pile snow so it stays off the street and off neighbouring property.

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What to know in Sioux Falls

  • Sioux Falls has more than 1,300 Emergency Snow Route signs marking its snow routes. After two inches of snow the Street Division may plow them.

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  • Storms on the night of July 28, 2025 brought winds exceeding 65 miles per hour and caused outages for 6,400 customers in South Dakota. By the afternoon of July 29, crews had restored service to more than 5,400 of them.

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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 Sioux Falls

Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk at my Sioux Falls property?

The City of Sioux Falls puts the responsibility on property owners or those in possession of the property. Sidewalks must be cleared within 48 hours after any snow or ice accumulation, and failing to do so leads to citations and other costs. If you hire a service, confirm in writing that sidewalks are included. City of Sioux Falls (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens if my car is on an emergency snow route?

Once 2 inches of snow has fallen, with or without a snow alert, vehicles parked on emergency snow routes can be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. If you hire someone to plow, ask them to keep vehicles and piled snow away from these routes. City of Sioux Falls (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearing quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkways, steps), the snow depth that triggers a visit, how soon after a storm they come, where snow will be piled, and how repeat visits are billed. Ask for proof of insurance and put the agreement in writing before the season starts.

How do I compare quotes from different snow removal companies?

Compare like with like: the same areas, the same trigger depth and the same response time. Check whether the price is per visit or for the season, and whether roof snow removal or ice treatment is extra. Ask each company for references and proof of insurance.