Snow removal in Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh is built on hills, and many homes sit above the street with long runs of front steps, while some neighborhoods use public city steps in place of sidewalks. Steep driveways and narrow streets make every snowfall a little harder to clear. Because light snow is common, staying ahead of it with regular shoveling and salting matters more than any single storm.
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What winter looks like in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh gets frequent small snowfalls rather than a few huge ones, with many gray days of light snow and flurries through the heart of winter. Temperatures often hover near freezing, so packed snow on steep streets and steps turns icy quickly.
Typical snowfall. Pittsburgh International Airport averages about 44.1 inches of snow a season (1991-2020 normals). Source: NOAA NCEI Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020, hosted by NWS Pittsburgh.
Around Pittsburgh, you can also book for addresses in Bloomfield, Mount Washington, Brookline, Polish Hill, South Side Slopes, Mt. Lebanon and Bethel Park.
Whether you're in Shadyside and Lawrenceville or across town, a local shoveler can take the job from the app. Offer your price, follow along, and pay after it's cleared. 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 Pittsburgh: FAQ
City Code 419.03 gives tenants, occupants and property owners 24 hours after snow, sleet or freezing rain to clear the sidewalk in front of their property.
Pittsburgh International Airport averages about 44.1 inches of snow a season under the 1991-2020 normals, mostly from many smaller snowfalls.
Clear the snow before foot traffic packs it down, then use salt or sand on the treads. Steps that face north or sit in shade often refreeze after a sunny afternoon, so check them again in the evening.
You set the price. Shovler shows a minimum offer for your property and the snow depth, and a higher offer usually gets accepted faster. Your card is only charged after the job is done.
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