Snow removal in Chicago, IL
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Chicago snow work is about more than the front walk. Many homes have a sidewalk out front, a gangway along the side and a garage off the alley, and corner lots add a second stretch of sidewalk and the curb ramps. Lake winds can drift snow back across a path you just cleared.
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What winter looks like in Chicago
Chicago winters bring a steady run of light and moderate snows, with the occasional big storm and lake-effect bands near the shoreline when winds blow in off Lake Michigan. Cold snaps can keep snow and ice on the ground for days at a time.
Typical snowfall. Chicago O'Hare averages about 38 inches of snow a season (1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal station file).
Around Chicago, you can also book for addresses in Wicker Park, Andersonville, Hyde Park, Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie and Cicero.
With Shovler you can book a shoveler for Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Logan Square or anywhere else in Chicago from your phone, pick your price, and pay once the work is done. Schedule a shoveler ahead of the storm and the walk can be cleared within the time the city expects.
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Snow removal in Chicago: FAQ
Snow that falls between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. has to be cleared by 10 p.m. that day, and snow that falls overnight between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. has to be cleared by 10 a.m. The rule applies seven days a week.
The city asks for a path at least 5 feet wide on all sidewalks next to your property, including crosswalk ramps. Corner lots are responsible for the sidewalks on all sides of the building and the corner ramps.
Not into the public way. The city says not to shovel snow onto transit stops, parking spaces, bike lanes, bike racks or other spaces where it blocks traffic.
Through the app, never in cash. A temporary hold is placed when someone accepts, and the charge goes through after you rate the finished job or 12 hours after completion.
Snow removal near Chicago
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