As complaints about private snow plow services rise, experts offer advice

As complaints about private snow plow services rise, experts offer advice

February 2, 2026 1:08 pm EST.

After last week's mega snowstorm, a lot of you may be looking into hiring private snow clearing companies. Before you do, some words of caution. Pat Taney reports.

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