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Snow clearance in Salt Lake City comes with a clock attached. The city requires the sidewalk around a property to be cleared within 24 hours after a snowstorm ends, and the snow must not be pushed into the street or onto other sidewalks. Normal snowfall at the airport station is 51.9 inches between October 1 and July 6, so you may need help more than once a season. Civil Enforcement gives one warning per winter season for an uncleared sidewalk, and a fine can follow after that. When you hire a plowing or shoveling service, ask whether the sidewalk is included along with the driveway, and how soon after a storm ends they will arrive. Ask where they will put the snow, since moving it into the street breaks the rule. Confirm in writing who is responsible if a fine is issued. For roof snow removal, ask about their insurance and how they protect the roof and gutters.

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What to know in Salt Lake City

  • Salt Lake County's snow and ice control page says it is illegal to leave a car parked in the street from November through March. Vehicles on designated emergency snow routes may be towed at the owner's expense.

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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 Salt Lake City

How soon must I clear my sidewalk in Salt Lake City after a storm?

The city requires snow to be removed from the sidewalk around your property within 24 hours after a snowstorm ends. The snow must not be moved into the street or onto other sidewalks. If you hire a service, ask them to confirm they can meet that window after each storm. Salt Lake City Corporation (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens if my sidewalk is not cleared?

Civil Enforcement gives each property one warning per winter season. After that, a fine can be issued, and its size depends on the size of the property and how long the snow or ice has been left. Ask your contractor in writing whether sidewalk clearing is part of the agreement. Salt Lake City Corporation (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote include?

Ask for the areas covered, such as driveway, walkways and sidewalk, and what triggers a visit, such as a snow depth. Also get the response time after a storm, where snow will be piled, and whether the price is per visit or seasonal. Request proof of insurance before you agree.

Does parking affect when my street gets plowed?

Salt Lake City asks residents to avoid parking on the street during a storm and for up to 36 hours afterwards. Plowing follows three priority tiers, with emergency routes first and residential streets last, so expect your street to wait. Tell your contractor where your vehicles will be. Salt Lake City Corporation (source, opens in a new tab)

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