| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | About $30 to $80 per visit; $25 to $75 per hour |
| Time | Within 12 hours of storm end; noon next day if storm ends after 9 p.m. |
| Who's qualified | Independent, insured snow plowing contractors - ask for proof of insurance |
What does sidewalk snow clearing cost in Morristown?
Pricing guides put sidewalk snow removal at roughly $30 to $70 per visit, with typical U.S. rates of about $40 to $80 per visit. Residential shoveling and blowing runs about $25 to $75 per hour. Cost depends on sidewalk length, width, and snow depth.
What is the Morristown deadline for sidewalk snow clearing?
Morristown property owners must clear sidewalks within 12 hours after a storm ends. If the storm ends between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., the deadline is noon the next day. Corners and crosswalks need a 3-foot-wide cleared gutter section for pedestrians.
Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks in New Jersey?
New Jersey rules assign sidewalk snow and ice removal to the abutting property owner, unless a conflicting ordinance applies. For State-jurisdiction roads, owners are entirely responsible for sidewalks and driveway cuts, and the State does not reimburse costs.
What happens if I don't clear my sidewalk?
The Director of Public Works may have the snow or ice removed, and the cost can become a lien on the property. Morristown also prohibits depositing snow into the street or onto other sidewalks.
What to do next
- Measure your sidewalk's length and width so your quote reflects the per-visit pricing range.
- Ask each contractor for proof of insurance before any snow clearing work starts.
- Confirm the contractor knows Morristown's 12-hour rule and the 3-foot corner gutter requirement.
- Ask that snow not be shoveled into the street or onto other sidewalks, as the ordinance prohibits.
- Call (973) 506-2546 or email [email protected] for a free quote from an independent, insured snow plowing contractors (ask for proof).
Jersey Snow Plow is a free referral service: an independent contractor does the work and may pay us a referral fee. You never pay us anything.
