Snow plowing in Chelmsford, MA: reserve your season pass
- 1 car$425
- 2 cars$550
- 3 cars or 75 ft+$750
12 plows included. $100 deposit holds your spot. Per plow: $55 / $70 / $95. We plow at 2 inches.
Chelmsford snow rules you should know
- Parking
- Chelmsford does not have a seasonal overnight ban in its posted rules. The town declares parking bans storm by storm and posts them on the town website, social media and cable TV. During a ban there is no street parking, and cars are ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. A January 2026 ban ran from noon Sunday to midnight Monday.
- Sidewalks
- The town asks residents and businesses to clear the sidewalk in front of their property and to use sand or deicer on ice. The town's posted rules state no deadline and no fine for this. The DPW plows town sidewalks and says it tries to finish within 4 days after a storm.
- Alerts
- The town says it uses the CodeRED phone notification system. Bans are also posted on the town website, social media and cable TV. Confirm the sign-up is still current with the town. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: chelmsfordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17137/Snow-, chelmsfordma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2332, chelmsfordma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1858, chelmsfordma.gov/359/Winter-Safety, chelmsfordma.gov/577/Emergency-Preparedness
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Chelmsford before a storm. All 43 towns: parking ban and snow emergency rules.
What the pass covers
- 12 plows for the season. Each plow is up to 6 inches of snow.
- We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen. What a 2-inch trigger means.
- You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Cost in Chelmsford
| Driveway | Season pass | Per plow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car | $425 | $55 |
| 2 cars | $550 | $70 |
| 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $750 | $95 |
The pass costs less than paying per plow once you need about 8 plows. Pay $100 now, the rest on December 1. Per push or seasonal · Cost calculator
Plowing a driveway in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a large suburb with over 220 miles of town roads, and most of the housing is single-family. The town's snow brochure points out that your front yard often does not reach the road edge, so mailboxes, hoops and lawn items near the road are at your own risk. The Highway Division splits the town into 30 plow routes. Plows start at the middle of the road to open the center, then come back to push snow past the gutter line. That second pass is what leaves the bank at the end of your drive. The town says clearing the drive opening is the property owner's job.
Parking bans are called storm by storm. When one is on, no street parking is allowed and cars are towed at the owner's expense. The town asks residents to remove cars from the road as early as possible, because a parked car is the biggest challenge for plow crews. A clear driveway is the main place to keep cars during a storm. Town bylaw Section 142-34 also bars piling or pushing snow onto a public road or sidewalk, so a driveway plower has to keep snow on your own lot. The town asks people to keep fire hydrants and catch basins clear.
Sidewalks are a separate job. The DPW clears school walking routes first, then Central and Vinal Squares, then other main-road sidewalks, with a goal of about 4 days after a storm. The town asks residents to clear the sidewalk in front of their home and use sand or deicer on ice. If your drive meets a sidewalk, plan to clear a path across it, and keep that snow off the road.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Chelmsford Center
- North ChelmsfordAn older industrial village with many of its own town services.
- South Chelmsford
- West Chelmsford
- East Chelmsford
- The Westlands
Good to know
- The DPW and Highway Division maintain over 220 miles of roads and 27 miles of sidewalks.
- The town is split into 30 plowing routes served by town and contracted vehicles.
- Town bylaw Section 142-34 bars pushing or throwing snow onto a public road, sidewalk or fire hydrant.
- Residents can get sand at the high school athletic field at Graniteville Road and Old Westford Road.
How it works
Reserve
Pick your driveway size and pay the $100 deposit.
We confirm
We text you to confirm the driveway and where snow can go.
We plow at 2 in
You get a text when we start and when we finish.
Condos, landlords and small lots in Chelmsford
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Chelmsford? A season pass is for single homes. For buildings and lots we walk the site and send a written price. Landlords · Condo associations · Request a proposal
Questions about snow plowing in Chelmsford
How much does snow plowing cost in Chelmsford?
A season pass is $425 for a 1-car driveway, $550 for 2 cars and $750 for 3 cars or 75 ft+. Each covers 12 plows. Or pay per plow: $55, $70 or $95. The pass costs less once you need about 8 plows.
When do you plow in Chelmsford?
We plow when 2 inches or more has fallen, once the snow stops. We do not promise a clock time because storms and routes vary. You get a text when we start and when we finish.
What happens after 12 plows?
Plows after the 12th are billed at the per-plow price for your driveway size: $55, $70 or $95.
Does Chelmsford have an overnight winter parking ban?
The town's posted rules show bans declared storm by storm, not a seasonal overnight rule. Cars on the street during a ban are ticketed and towed. The town posts bans on its website, social media and cable TV.
Can my plow service push snow into the street in Chelmsford?
No. Town bylaw Section 142-34 bars putting snow on a public road, sidewalk or hydrant. The brochure lists a fine of not more than $25 per violation, and each new day counts as a new violation.
Who clears the sidewalk in front of my Chelmsford house?
The town asks you to clear it and use sand or deicer on ice. The DPW plows town sidewalks, school routes first, and tries to finish within about 4 days. Sidewalks on state-owned roads like part of Route 110 come after town sidewalks.
Also plowing near Chelmsford
- Snow plowing in LowellBorders Chelmsford on the northeast along the Merrimack River.
- Snow plowing in WestfordBorders Chelmsford on the west; Westford began as the village of West Chelmsford.
- Snow plowing in Billerica and TewksburyBorders Chelmsford to the south.
- Snow plowing in TyngsboroughBorders Chelmsford to the north-west.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams