Snow removal in Albany, NY
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Albany's rowhouse neighborhoods have steep stoops, narrow walks and street parking, so snow often has to be moved by hand with nowhere easy to put it. Storms that mix in sleet can leave a heavy crust that is harder to lift than fresh snow. The city gives owners 24 hours after a storm ends to clear the sidewalk.
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What winter looks like in Albany
Albany sits in the Hudson Valley, where coastal storms and systems from the west both bring snow, often with sleet or freezing rain mixed in. Higher ground in the Helderbergs and hill towns around the Capital Region usually gets more than the valley floor.
Typical snowfall. Albany's official station at Albany International Airport averages about 59 inches of snow a season (59.2 inches, 1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (annual/seasonal).
Around Albany, you can also book for addresses in Arbor Hill, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy and Schenectady.
With Shovler you can book a shoveler for Center Square, Pine Hills and Delaware Avenue or anywhere else in Albany 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 Albany: FAQ
The City of Albany says property owners and residents must remove snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm.
As general advice, clear it before it freezes solid, and treat what is left with salt or sand so the walk is not slippery.
It's your offer. Start from the minimum the app suggests for the size of the job and raise it if you want a faster match. Nothing is charged until the work is finished.
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