Snow plowing in Chelsea, 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.
Chelsea snow rules you should know
- Parking
- The Director of Public Works declares snow emergencies. The city's winter parking page bans parking on both sides of listed emergency arteries (for example Broadway, Washington Ave, Fourth St, Eastern Ave) when 2 inches or more of snow or ice has built up or a snow emergency exists, until city crews clear the street to within 12 inches of the curb. Restrictions often stay on after the snow stops so plows can widen streets. A 2026 storm notice reported an alternate-side version of this rule, so check the city before each storm.
- Sidewalks
- Property owners and tenants must clear abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow stops, to a width of at least 24 inches. The city snow page does not state a fine; check with the city for the penalty.
- Alerts
- When a snow emergency is declared, blue lights at key intersections flash, residents on the Resident Alert System get a recorded phone message, and the city posts on its website, social media and the city cable channel. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: chelseama.gov/how_do_i/view/winter_parking_regul, chelseama.gov/snow
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Chelsea 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 Chelsea
| 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 Chelsea
Chelsea is a small, packed city. Many homes are two- and three-story wood-frame houses close together, with short drives or shared side drives. In places like Mill Hill and Addison-Orange there is little room to put snow, so a drive that is not cleared fast gets boxed in by parked cars and plow banks.
The city plows curb to curb once about 3 inches has fallen, and the plow cannot lift its blade at a driveway. That leaves a heavy bank at the end of your drive, often more than once in a storm. The city says clearing the driveway opening is the owner's job and suggests clearing it again after plowing ends. Shoveling snow into the street is against city ordinance, so the bank has to go on your own property or be hauled off.
Parking rules matter here too. When a snow emergency is declared, parking is banned on the listed main streets, and the city says restrictions can stay on after the snow stops so plows can widen streets. Cars pushed to side streets can crowd the curb in front of drives. Hills such as Mill Hill and Powderhorn Hill also make steeper drives harder to clear by hand. Owners also have a sidewalk duty: the city says abutting sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours after the snow ends, at least 24 inches wide. A season plowing plan that clears the drive and apron after each storm saves a lot of repeat shoveling in a city this tight.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Mill HillMostly two- and three-story wood-frame buildings on a small hill.
- Addison-OrangeFlat, densely built residential area.
- Soldiers HomeSteep slopes on Powderhorn Hill.
- Prattville
- Bellingham Square
- Box District
- Carter Park-WyndhamSmall area of mostly single-family Queen Anne homes.
- Admirals Hill
Good to know
- The city sits mostly low, with small hills called Admirals Hill, Mount Bellingham, Powderhorn Hill, Mount Washington and Mill Hill.
- The city's snow plan says plowing starts at about 3 inches of snow and plows go curb to curb.
- Space savers should be removed 48 hours after a storm or the city may remove them.
- City ordinance bars shoveling snow into the street.
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 Chelsea
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Chelsea? 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 Chelsea
How much does snow plowing cost in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea?
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.
Where can I not park in Chelsea during a snow emergency?
The city lists emergency arteries such as Broadway, Washington Ave, Fourth St and Eastern Ave where parking is banned until crews clear to within 12 inches of the curb. The city has also used alternate-side rules in 2026, so check the current notice.
How fast do I have to shovel my Chelsea sidewalk?
The city says owners and tenants must clear abutting sidewalks within 24 hours after the snow ends, at least 24 inches wide.
Do you plow short shared drives in Chelsea's Mill Hill and Addison-Orange?
Many homes there have short or shared drives on small lots. We can plow a shared drive if the owners agree on who the pass covers; ask when you sign up.
Also plowing near Chelsea
- Snow plowing in EverettBorders Chelsea along the Mystic River; similar dense, older streets.
- Snow plowing in CharlestownConnected to Chelsea by the Tobin Bridge and the Mystic River waterfront.
- Snow plowing in East BostonJoined to Chelsea by a bridge over Chelsea Creek; city of Boston snow rules apply there.
- Snow plowing in RevereBorders Chelsea on the north and east; Eastern Avenue runs through Chelsea's Mill Hill on the Revere line.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams