What is the best snow removal tool for a deck?

• <div><p>Snowblowers are some of the best tools for snow removal because they remove large amounts of snow quickly without bodily harm or damaging your deck. If your snowblower can fit on your deck, it’s a good first line of defense to remove snow quickly and easily. If you don’t have a snowblower, a plastic shovel with a rubber blade is another good choice to remove snow on a deck.</p></div>

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>

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Q: What happens if you leave snow on your roof?

• <div><p>You may be wondering if you really need the snow removed from your roof. Since most roofs can only handle 20 pounds per square foot of snow accumulation, there is a tipping point when you are suddenly at risk of roof collapse. This can cause a lot of damage, not just to your home, but to your belongings, too. It also poses a physical danger to your family. Also, a lot of snow on a roof makes it more susceptible to ice dams, leaks, and water damage.</p></div>

Q: Does vinegar melt ice on driveways?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re struggling to find anything else suitable in your cupboards, a vinegar and water ice melt makes for a passable quick fix. Just don&rsquo;t expect it to clear your concrete the way commercial products or rock salt will. Mix equal parts vinegar and warm water and squeegee away the watery slush to prevent more slippery surfaces from forming.</p></div>

Q: Should you let your snow blower warm up?

• <div><p>Yes&mdash;in fact, it&rsquo;s an important step in <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-start-snowblower.htm">how to start a snow blower</a>. Allowing the engine to idle for a few minutes prior to using a snow blower helps it reach its optimal operating temperature, which gets the fuel running properly, improves its performance, and helps prevent stalling during frigid weather. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
Removed a cedar for me! Great job!
Estabrook
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Reviewed in May 2025
Joel was excellent to work with. I had a dangerous limb hanging and he was very prompt with removing it. He also worked around my hectic rental schedule which I really appreciated. He left no mess behind, you wouldn't even know he had been there. I will definitely be using him again in the...
J D Chapman Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2021
RATING: ZERO. We had to settle with this company's insurance for damages. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY! SHODDY WORK, NEVER ON TIME, ENTIRE SUMMER FOR A 3-day job still UNFINISHED, INCOMPLETE, AND EVERY ASPECT OF THE JOB DONE WRONG. In addition to this, company employee even texting/calling...
Ellis and Sons
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Reviewed in August 2020
It went much better than we expected! Joe came over with a huge machine which we referred to as the "tree eater". The trees were cut from the top down to the ground. No need for stump removal. All that remains are wood chips. This is an amazing machine and Joe is an expert at doing this kind of...
Town & Country Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
It was a very smooth process from the beginning to the end. The sales person helped us find a bank to finance. The work was timely (in spite of the snow), and they picked up after the work was done.
American Home Improvement Group, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Jim was very prompt. He came to the house within 24 hours of my calling him, to view the job and give me an estimate for removing a very large tree which was near some power lines. When I notified him that we'd accepted his estimate, he came out the next day and removed the tree, leaving the...
Red Oak Forestry
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Reviewed in September 2018
Jason gave us an estimate of the removal. My husband and I asked if he could also bring the chipper so it would make it easier for us for the clean up and he stated he would. When the day came to cut the trees, he sent the crew over with no chipper. When my husband questioned them they told us...
All Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2014
Was a complicated job that requires approx 2 extra days to complete due to removal of White Cedar shingles originally on roof. Ruck Roofing waited for the ideal weather pattern to ensure job could be completed with minimal risk of exposure to weather. Once we got the right stretch of weather...
Ruck Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in August 2013
I received several estimates on the work and JD Masonry gave me the fairest price as well as some honest suggestions. The crews were all very nice and polite. I had brick steps totally removed and rebuilt with granite treads and stone fronts. I made the landing deeper and wider and they worked...
JD Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
I received several estimates and decided to go with Asphalt Engineering. I needed a complete rip up and replacement of a good size driveway. They sent me a proposal complete with a sketch of the area to be done broken down by sections. I had to make some changes and it was a very simple process....
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