Seasonal Snow Removal Contracts in NYC for Commercial Properties
A seasonal snow removal contract from JC Snow Removal covers plowing, salting and sidewalk clearing for your commercial property in New York City for the whole winter, under one written plan. Plowing starts at 2 inches, salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches, and crews respond within 30 minutes once snow reaches 2 inches. Storm dispatch runs 24/7, and we are licensed and insured.
Call 203-539-9752 or request a site assessment. Commercial properties only.
Request a site assessment
Commercial properties only. We'll walk your site and put the plan in writing before the first storm.
- Plowing starts at 2 inches
- 30-minute response once snow reaches 2 inches
- Salting starts before 2 inches
Commercial properties only. No residential driveways or roofs.
How a seasonal contract works
- Site walk. We walk your property and mark priority areas: entrances, sidewalks, fire lanes, ADA ramps, loading docks and parking areas.
- Written plan. Covered areas, services, triggers and exclusions go in writing: plowing at 2 inches and salting before 2 inches.
- One agreement for the season. One contract covers the whole winter, so your property is on a route before the first storm.
- Storm dispatch. Dispatch runs 24/7. Crews respond within 30 minutes once snow reaches 2 inches.
Seasonal contract vs per-storm billing
Seasonal contract. One agreement covers one winter season. You know the scope and the plan before snow falls, and you don't have to arrange service storm by storm.
Per-storm (per-push) billing. You're billed for each plowing visit we make under your agreement. Your written proposal sets out what each visit covers.
Which costs less depends on the winter and the site. A seasonal contract keeps the budget the same however many storms hit. Per-storm billing costs less in a light winter and more in a heavy one. We go through both options after a site assessment. Pricing is set in your property-specific proposal.
What's included
- Parking lot and drive plowing, starting at 2 inches
- Salting and de-icing, starting before snow reaches 2 inches
- Sidewalk and entrance clearing
- 30-minute response once snow reaches 2 inches
- 24/7 storm dispatch, day or night
- A written scope with covered areas, triggers and exclusions
Across the five boroughs
We write seasonal contracts for commercial properties in all five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Call 203-539-9752 to confirm your address is on a route.
NYC sidewalk snow rules
The NYC Department of Sanitation says building owners and occupants must clear a path at least four feet wide on the sidewalk in front of their building, and clear snow and ice around fire hydrants and from sidewalk ramps and curb cuts in front of or next to their buildings. Snow can't be shoveled, blown or pushed into the street. If snow stops falling between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM, sidewalks must be cleared within 4 hours. Between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM, the deadline is 14 hours. Between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM, sidewalks must be cleared by 11:00 AM. If ice is frozen too hard to remove, salt or sand can be spread for traction.
Source: NYC Department of Sanitation, Snow & Ice Removal Laws
We build sidewalk clearing and salting into your plan so your property can meet the city's deadlines.
Who it's for
- Property managers and managed portfolios: one plan across each site
- HOAs and condo boards: commercial common areas such as lots, drives and walkways
- Retail and shopping centers: lots, fire lanes and storefront walks
- Warehouses and industrial sites: truck courts, loading docks and access drives
- Medical offices and clinics: ramps, walkways and drop-off areas
- Office buildings: entrances, garages and sidewalks
- Hotels: entrances, guest parking and walks
Commercial properties only. We do not offer residential driveway service or roof snow removal.
When to sign
Sign before the first storm. That leaves time for a site walk, a plan for where plowed snow goes and a written scope, so crews know your property before snow reaches 2 inches.
Frequently asked questions
What is a seasonal snow removal contract in NYC?
It is one agreement that covers plowing, salting and sidewalk clearing at your commercial property for the whole winter. The covered areas, triggers and exclusions are set in writing before the first storm.
What is the difference between a seasonal contract and per-storm billing?
A seasonal contract covers one winter under one agreement, so the budget stays the same however many storms hit. Per-storm billing charges for each plowing visit under your agreement. We go through both options after a site assessment.
What triggers plowing and salting?
Plowing starts at 2 inches of snow. Salting starts before snow reaches 2 inches.
How fast do crews respond?
Crews respond within 30 minutes once snow reaches 2 inches. Storm dispatch runs 24/7.
Which boroughs do you cover?
We write seasonal contracts for commercial properties in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Call 203-539-9752 to confirm your address is on a route.
Do NYC businesses have to clear their sidewalks?
Yes. The NYC Department of Sanitation requires building owners and occupants to clear a path at least four feet wide. If snow stops falling between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM, the deadline is 4 hours. Between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM, it is 14 hours. Between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM, sidewalks must be clear by 11:00 AM.
Are you licensed and insured, and do you serve homes?
JC Snow Removal, a division of JL Construction Group LLC, is licensed and insured. We serve commercial properties only. We do not offer residential driveway service or roof snow removal.
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Get a site assessment and seasonal quote
Call 203-539-9752 or request a site assessment. We'll walk your property and put the plan in writing before the first storm.
JC Snow Removal, a division of JL Construction Group LLC, is licensed and insured and serves commercial properties only. We do not offer residential driveway service or roof snow removal.
