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Snow clearance in Milwaukee

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In Milwaukee, snow clearance is shaped by a city rule as much as by the weather. Sidewalks must be clear of snow and ice 24 hours after the snow stops falling, and you are asked not to shovel, blow or plow snow back into the street. The city's own goal is to make residential streets safe and passable within 24-48 hours, and it says that does not mean bare pavement, so some hardpack can be expected. When a Snow Emergency is declared, alternate side parking runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. until it ends, which affects when a plow can reach a curb or a driveway apron. Before you hire, ask whether the work includes sidewalks as well as the driveway, where the snow will be piled so it does not end up in the street, and how the contractor handles Snow Emergency nights. Get the terms of the service in writing, including what happens after a heavy storm.

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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 Milwaukee

How soon must my Milwaukee sidewalk be cleared after a storm?

The city requires sidewalks to be clear of snow and ice 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. If you hire someone, confirm in writing that sidewalks are covered and that they will finish within that window, not only the driveway. City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

Can a plow contractor push snow into the street?

No. Milwaukee asks residents not to shovel, blow or plow snow back into the streets. Ask any contractor where they will put the snow from your driveway and sidewalk, and make sure the agreement says it will stay on your property. City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow removal quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkway, steps), the snowfall trigger for a visit, how soon after a storm they arrive, where snow will be piled, and how repeat visits are billed. Also ask about insurance and for the agreement in writing.

Does a Snow Emergency change when my driveway can be plowed?

It can. In Milwaukee, alternate side parking runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. during a declared Snow Emergency and continues until it ends. Ask your contractor how they schedule visits on those nights and where cars should be parked. City of Milwaukee (source, opens in a new tab)

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