When should I call a company about snow removal?

• <div><p>The best time to<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hiring-snow-removal-what-know.htm"> hire a snow removal professional</a> is long before snow falls in your area. Signing up for a seasonal contract not only provides peace of mind that your property will be cleared every time it snows, but it’s also often more affordable to sign a contract than paying for one-off services. If you prefer one-off shoveling services, you should contact your snow removal company the day before a storm is expected to schedule service. You can also call the morning of the snowfall, but this might result in delays.</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 much does hiring a pro to melt ice cost?

• <div><p>Snow removal services cost between <b>$50 and $200</b>, depending on the type and size of the job. Ice-melting services are often offered alongside snow removal and other winter maintenance scheduling. You can contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/snow-removal/">local snow removal service</a> to ask about rates in your area, and if they offer residential removal services.</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>

Q: How do you clean snow off solar panels?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re looking at <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-snow-off-solar-panels.htm">how to remove snow from solar panels</a>, heat from the sun usually melts the snow within a few days. However, snow removal might be necessary for winter solar power production in areas with deep snow during the winter. There are brushes with telescoping handles and gentle heads to brush away snow. It&rsquo;s best to stay on the ground if possible and avoid using tools that could scratch the surface of the solar panels, like a snow shovel or broom.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Oscar did an amazing job fixing up our damaged drywall! He arrived on time, finished the work quickly, and was very friendly as well! I highly recommend Oscar if you ever need to fix some drywall!
Montes De Oca Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2024
I contacted Bridgestone for a bid on a kitchen remodeling that involves removing a load bearing wall and basically tearing down the whole first floor. After meeting a couple other contractors, we decided to go with Bridgestone. Jeremiah had a lot of great ideas and he was a pleasure to work...
Bridgestone Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2014
It was fine. Scheduling was a bit confusing. The man who provided the service felt we should empty the entire storage area and we only wanted certain things removed. They did need to come back as they had left.
Rons Hauling CleanUp Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
I thought I was going to have to replace my grill. They removed it, powerwashed it, cleaned out all of the gas plugs, replaced the grates and briquets and polished it like new. I should get another few years out of the BBQ ieasily.
ARMANDS Discount FIREPLACE & BBQ
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Reviewed in July 2007
He was able to get rid of the bees that no one else could. He had to remove the hive in basketball sized sections because it was just too big to remove in one piece.
The Bee Professionals
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Reviewed in July 2007
I thought it went very well. The contractor did tell me that he was going to create and drop a quote off on one day, and that didn't happen until the next day. Then, he told me the tree would be removed on another day, and the actual removal happened the day afterward. But none of that really...
THE TREE GUY
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