Do snow removal companies need to be insured?

• <div><p>Yes, most states require that snow removal companies be insured under workers' compensation. This protects the employees financially if an injury were to happen (and when dealing with ice and snow, it’s possible that injury could occur). In addition, most states require snow removal companies to be covered under general liability, which would help cover the cost of any property damage incurred during the removal process.</p></div>

• <div><p>While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.</p><p>However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.</p></div>

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Q: How do you winterize your landscaping?

• <div><p>The process to winterize your landscaping depends on the plants you have, but generally speaking, you should rake your lawn to avoid leaves from smothering your grass and leading to mold and fungi growth, wrap young trees to protect from fluctuating temperatures, and fertilize your lawn to provide some nutrients for the grass through the colder temperatures. You can also consider marking off small trees and shrubs to avoid accidentally damaging them with snow removal tools.</p></div>

Q: Can I put salt on my roof for ice dams?

• <div><p>It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It&rsquo;s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that&rsquo;s damaging to plants and animals. </p></div>

Q: How do you know if there is too much snow on your roof?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-how-much-snow-can-your-roof-hold.htm">How much snow can a roof hold</a>? The answer could help you to avoid roof collapse&mdash;a worst-case scenario, of course. For most roofs, you can expect it to withstand four feet of fresh snow, two feet of packed snow, or two to three feet of a mix of old and new snow. However, your roof will only be able to handle one inch of ice. The actual weight capacity of your roof may vary, so check with whoever built it for exact details.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2022
Great. I received 3 quotes and selected Harmon based on value (they were the mid priced quote). The system which consists of 39 panels in 3 arrays, 2 on our roof and one ground mount with a single inverter has worked flawlessly since installation. We pay $22/month to the power company. I...
Harmon Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
Technician was straight forward that the house did not need gutters as it would distract form the beauty of the house; recommended larger flashing to deter water running under the roof.
TruTeam of California
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Reviewed in October 2016
This company is great! I appreciated their professional, and helpful attitude. My roof was very worn and old, he took care and made certain everything was up to code and done well. When I had questions, he answered them and educated me along the way. I highly recommend R. Wences Roofing Company...
R. Wences Roofing Company
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Reviewed in October 2015
It went really good. Endless Summer Pools (Kyle) had a great crew performing the work. They removed the existing plaster and replaced with Stone Scapes Mini pebbles finish (pool and adjacent spa). They added Abalone to pool finish and glass step trim tiles to steps and benches. Installed...
Endless Summer Pools
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Reviewed in June 2014
It went very well. They installed what I wanted and didn't try to change my mind to something else. They corrected any issues I had right away and the roof looks very good.
Tabarez General Construction
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Reviewed in February 2014
I called this guy on Saturday Feb 15, 2014 because a friend recommendation him when I asked if he knew of someone who could come and remove some debris of a friend, I explained that I needed him to remove some debris that are getting in the way of my backyard remodeling. He said he could come on...
Jose Garcia
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Reviewed in December 2013
It's a rental house so we were not around to supervise/inspect the job. A month later after the next heavy rain renters told us house still had water coming inside, worse then before. Went by house and saw removed tiles were never re installed. Called Barajas a number of times, left...
BARAJAS ROOFING
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Reviewed in October 2013
We were out of town when John and Bob did the roofing job. We came home to a completed job. Job well done!
IV Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Repaired difficult to get to engine seal that was leaking oil. Had to remove several items under the hood. Determined that water pump was going out, and replaced. Otherwise, would have had to pay labor a second time to get to it. Ernie and his brother, Jose, are honest, hard-working, and...
CENTRAL AUTOMOTIVE
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Reviewed in August 2013
Moving in to our new home we had a wasp problem. We hired terminix to remove a few wasps and nests from our house and yard. It was also infested with black widows. ( since our house was empty for many months) they removed all the spider webs too. We kept the month to month service because we...
Terminix - El Centro -Termite & Pest Control
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The process to winterize your landscaping depends on the plants you have, but generally speaking, you should rake your lawn to avoid leaves from smothering your grass and leading to mold and fungi growth, wrap young trees to protect from fluctuating temperatures, and fertilize your lawn to provide some nutrients for the grass through the colder temperatures. You can also consider marking off small trees and shrubs to avoid accidentally damaging them with snow removal tools.

Yes, most states require that snow removal companies be insured under workers' compensation. This protects the employees financially if an injury were to happen (and when dealing with ice and snow, it’s possible that injury could occur). In addition, most states require snow removal companies to be covered under general liability, which would help cover the cost of any property damage incurred during the removal process.

It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It’s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that’s damaging to plants and animals.

While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.

However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.

How much snow can a roof hold? The answer could help you to avoid roof collapse—a worst-case scenario, of course. For most roofs, you can expect it to withstand four feet of fresh snow, two feet of packed snow, or two to three feet of a mix of old and new snow. However, your roof will only be able to handle one inch of ice. The actual weight capacity of your roof may vary, so check with whoever built it for exact details.

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