Snow removal for small property managers north of Boston

For: property managers and owner-managers with condos, 2 to 6 family houses, small apartment buildings and small commercial buildings in the towns we serve. Not for large lots or malls.

What we take on

• Condo associations and self-managed HOAs. See condo and HOA contracts.
• Triple-deckers and small apartment buildings. See multi-family and landlord service.
• Townhome complexes. See townhome complexes.
• Small storefronts, offices, churches and medical offices. See small lots and storefronts and churches and medical offices.

How a multi-building proposal works

1. You send the list. Address, units, and a photo of the drive or lot for each building.
2. We walk each site. We note entrances, stairs, pile spots and surfaces that salt can hurt.
3. You get one written proposal. It lists each building: the areas we clear, the trigger depth (2 inches), the salt plan, the push cap and the price.
4. Visits are logged. Arrival and departure times and photos for every building on every storm.

What to put in front of owners

Owners and boards ask three things: is the walk clear, can we prove it, and what does it cost. The photo log answers the second. For the first, many towns set a clearing deadline for the sidewalk in front of the property. See the sidewalk rules by town and the Massachusetts landlord snow law summary. For the third, see how to compare bids per unit.

Price

Every building is quoted by property after a site walk. For a rough idea, typical starting ranges are $2,500 to $6,000 a season for a condo association (4 to 12 units, larger associations by site walk) and $1,200 to $3,500 for a 2 to 6 unit building. Final price after a site walk. Salting is a separate line.

Insurance and records

We do not start a commercial contract until insurance is in place. See snow removal insurance and liability for what to ask any contractor.

What a manager should keep on file

Each building has its own owner, and a business is responsible for snow removal from its own property.¹ Most snow and ice removal rules are set by the city or town, so check the ordinance in each building's town.² One service log per building, with times and photos, lets you answer an owner or an insurer without a phone call.

Sources

Each number above links to the passage it relies on. Checked November 1, 2026. We are a snow contractor, not a law firm or an engineer; confirm legal and structural questions with your attorney, insurer or town.

1. Mass.gov, Snow removal and accessibility in Massachusetts Businesses are responsible for snow removal from their own property.
2. Mass.gov, Massachusetts law about snow and ice Most laws about snow and ice removal are municipal laws, so check your city or town ordinances

Questions

Request a proposal