Can deck snow be left until it melts?
Light snow can. Heavy, wet or drifted snow is worth clearing from a deck, because the load sits on the framing and the ledger for as long as it stays.
Snow and ice clearing
Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service covers 5 snow and ice clearing jobs in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber: clears snow from walks, steps and decks, sets driveway snow stakes before the first storm, treats icy steps and resets mailboxes knocked over by the plow.
Quick answers
Why put in driveway snow stakes before winter?
Stakes mark the edges of the drive, walks and landscaping so a plow or shovel finds them under snow instead of tearing up lawn, curbs and sprinkler heads.
Is roof snow clearing part of snow service?
Roof snow is raked from the ground or a ladder as its own job under winter prep; walking a snow-covered roof is not done.
What this covers
Clear snow from walks and steps
Front steps, landings and walks shoveled to pavement, with a path at least 42 inches wide where the walk allows
Walkway snow
Clear heavy snow off a deck
Deep or wet snow shoveled off the deck with a plastic shovel, pushed along the boards instead of across them
Deck snow
Install driveway snow stakes
Reflective fiberglass snow stakes set along driveway edges, curves and the end of the drive
Snow stakes
Reset a mailbox knocked over by a plow
Knocked-over or leaning mailbox posts reset plumb, or replaced with a 4 by 4 wood or 2-inch pipe support
Mailbox reset
Treat icy walks and steps safely
Walks, steps and landings scraped toward bare pavement before any deicer goes down
Ice treatment
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Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.