How much does snow plowing cost?
Pick your driveway and how many plows you expect this winter. See whether the season pass or paying per plow costs less. These are our prices for homes north of Boston.
At 8 plows the pass costs less. It breaks even at about 8 plows. Pass plows over 12 are billed per plow.
$100 deposit holds your spot and comes off the total. Snow depth over 6 inches, walks and salt cost extra.
What changes the price of snow plowing
- Driveway size. Length and width decide how long the job takes. We price by cars: 1, 2, or 3 or more (or 75 ft and longer).
- Snow depth. Our per-plow price is for up to 6 inches. Deeper storms take longer, so they cost about 1.5 to 2 times as much.
- Heavy, wet snow. It is harder to push. We add $15.
- Extras. Front walk $20, steps $15, salt $15 to $25 per visit.
- Slope and shared drives. A steep or shared driveway can take longer. Text a photo if yours is unusual.
Other companies price differently. When you compare, ask each one what the trigger is, what one "plow" covers, and what happens in a big storm.
Pass or per plow?
A pass is 12 plows bought in advance. It costs less than paying per plow once you need about 8 plows. Per push or seasonal: the full comparison. All prices on one page.
Questions
How much does snow plowing cost for a driveway north of Boston?
Our prices: $55, $70 or $95 per plow for 1-car, 2-car and 3-car or long driveways, for up to 6 inches of snow. A 12-plow season pass is $425, $550 or $750. Other companies price differently, so ask each one what is included.
When does a season pass cost less than paying per plow?
At about 8 plows. That is the same for all three driveway sizes. If you expect fewer, pay per plow. If you expect more, the pass is cheaper, and it covers up to 12.
How many times will it need plowing this winter?
Nobody knows ahead of time. It depends on the winter. That is why the calculator has a slider: try a light, an average and a heavy winter and compare.
What makes a plowing price go up?
Driveway size, deeper snow, heavy wet snow, and extras such as walks, steps and salt. Storms of 6 to 12 inches cost about 1.5 times the base price and 12 inches or more about 2 times. Heavy, wet snow adds $15.
Do walks and salt cost extra?
Yes. Shoveling the front walk adds $20 to a plow visit, and steps $15. Salt is $15 to $25 per application. On a season pass, a front walk every storm adds $120.
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