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Service Areas &amp; Availability<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d9bc4456a1426f3f1610\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Which areas do you serve and when are you available?<\/strong><br \/>We serve the Hull and Aylmer sectors. 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Equipment &amp; Snow Removal Methods<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-59bb8926a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Do you use plow trucks or blowers?<\/strong><br \/>We use only tractors equipped with 92-inch blowers. This method offers several advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Snow is blown rather than pushed, leaving more space.<\/li>\n<li>Edges are cleaner and more precise for a neat finish.<\/li>\n<li>Teflon shoes on the equipment protect asphalt and paving stone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Is your equipment noisy or harmful to surfaces?<\/strong><br \/>Our blowers are 10 times quieter than a household snowblower and clear a driveway in under 2 minutes. They do not damage asphalt, paving stone, or lawns thanks to proper weight distribution and markers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if my driveway is gravel or paving stone?<\/strong><br \/>No problem! We can clear gravel driveways (some gravel may move until the ground freezes). For paving stone, our blowers with Teflon blades greatly reduce the risk of scratches.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6f17f3d6a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6f17f3d6a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6f17f3d6a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. Service Process<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6f17f3d6a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>At what snow accumulation do you start clearing?<\/strong><br \/>We send out tractors once 5 cm of snow has accumulated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will my driveway always be cleared before 6:30 a.m.?<\/strong><br \/>We cannot guarantee a fixed time since it depends on when the snow starts falling:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If snow starts before midnight \u2192 all driveways are cleared before 6:30 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>If snow starts after midnight \u2192 75% cleared before 6:30 a.m., the rest by 8:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>If snow starts around 3\u20134 a.m. \u2192 tractors go out around 6:00 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What if the city plow passes after you?<\/strong><br \/>We do regular rounds every 4\u20135 hours during storms and return after municipal plows pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if a car blocks my driveway?<\/strong><br \/>Our operators go around it and return later (5\u20136 hours after) to finish the job. To help, please park vehicles on the side or on the street when possible.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5ee7cb76a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5ee7cb76a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5ee7cb76a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. Contract &amp; Conditions<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5ee7cb76a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>What is the contract period and how much snow is covered?<\/strong><br \/>Contract: November 15 to April 1<br \/>Includes up to 300 cm of snow per season.<br \/>Beyond that, a $50 fee applies to cover the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I move?<\/strong><br \/>We transfer your contract to your new address (within our service area). No refunds if you move outside the covered zone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are my responsibilities as a client?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure the water valve is level with the asphalt.<\/li>\n<li>Trim low branches (tractors are 10.5 ft tall).<\/li>\n<li>Remove vehicles and objects (bins, toys, ropes) from the driveway before storms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-620327a6a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-620327a6a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-620327a6a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. Communication &amp; Customer Service<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-620327a6a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>How can I reach you during a storm?<\/strong><br \/>We have 3\u20134 operators available, plus an automated system and updates on Facebook. You can also leave a message (address + phone + reason).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What communication options are available?<\/strong><br \/>Phone, email, in person, or via Facebook. Our office staff will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-639180b6a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-639180b6a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-639180b6a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">6. Pricing, Payment &amp; Insurance<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-639180b6a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Do you offer discounts?<\/strong><br \/>Yes! A substantial discount is offered to clients who sign their contract before October 15 (standard driveway).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What payment methods do you accept?<\/strong><br \/>Cheque, credit card (Visa, MasterCard), cash, or online payment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you insured?<\/strong><br \/>Yes, we carry $2,000,000 in liability insurance.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-974b6d26a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-974b6d26a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-974b6d26a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">7. Repair Policy<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-974b6d26a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>What if my driveway or property is damaged?<\/strong><br \/>Our operators must report any incident. Repairs are done in the spring, except in urgent cases. Items left in the driveway (garbage bins, toys, basketball nets, etc.) are not covered.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-140d6a86a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-140d6a86a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-140d6a86a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">8. Team &amp; Training<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-140d6a86a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Do your operators receive training?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Every October, all operators complete technical and hands-on training on routes, safety, and equipment use. Simulations are done before the first snowfall to be ready.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many tractors do you have?<\/strong><br \/>We operate 60 modern tractors, all GPS-equipped to optimize routes.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-90932286a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-90932286a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-90932286a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">9. Other Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-90932286a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Do you spread salt?<\/strong><br \/>No, because it damages lawns. Sanding for ice is the homeowner\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When are the driveway markers installed and removed?<\/strong><br \/>Installed before November 1 and removed in early April.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if snow is blown onto my neighbor\u2019s property?<\/strong><br \/>Contact us the next day and we\u2019ll correct the situation promptly.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-edad9da\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-14f1f926a1426f3f1610\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-14f1f926a1426f3f1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-14f1f926a1426f3f1610\">\n                                                            <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_left_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 137-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248zm-143.6-28.9L288 302.6V120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-16c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v182.6l-72.4-75.5c-9.3-9.7-24.8-9.9-34.3-.4l-10.9 11c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L239 404.3c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l132.7-132.7c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-10.9-11c-9.5-9.5-25-9.3-34.3.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-circle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M8 256C8 119 119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248S8 393 8 256zm143.6 28.9l72.4-75.5V392c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h16c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V209.4l72.4 75.5c9.3 9.7 24.8 9.9 34.3.4l10.9-11c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L273 107.7c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L106.3 240.4c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l10.9 11c9.6 9.5 25.1 9.3 34.4-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">10. Additional Information<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-14f1f926a1426f3f1610\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-edad9da\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1426f3f1610\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><strong>Is there a program for clients 70 and over?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. 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