Snow plowing in Swampscott, 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.
Swampscott snow rules you should know
- Parking
- The town declares snow emergencies for individual storms. During one, all vehicles must be removed from streets or risk being ticketed and towed (for example the town's 2021 notice: 3:00pm until noon the next day). The town's DPW says it wants streets clear of cars so crews can plow. A standing overnight winter ban is reported by news outlets but was not confirmed on a town page.
- Sidewalks
- The town's snow emergency notices say property owners are responsible for cleaning snow from adjoining sidewalks to avoid being ticketed. Check with the town for the deadline and fine.
- Alerts
- The town site offers Notify Me subscriptions and an 'Emergency Alerts & Stay Informed' page. Snow emergencies are posted on the town website. Sign up or check.
Checked Oct 2026. Sources: swampscottma.gov/home/news/snow-emergency-effect, swampscottma.gov/1214/Public-Works, swampscottma.gov/2055/News-Announcements
We are not the town. Rules change, so confirm with Swampscott 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 Swampscott
| 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 Swampscott
Swampscott is a mostly suburban town on the coast, with the villages of Beach Bluff, Phillips Point and Phillips Beach around a center at Monument Square. The DPW looks after about 50 miles of streets. Houses range from older homes close to the street to larger shoreline properties, so drive lengths and slopes vary a lot from block to block.
The town declares snow emergencies one storm at a time. During one, all vehicles must come off the street, or they risk a ticket and a tow; one earlier notice ran from 3:00pm until noon the next day. Cars that normally park on the street move into drives, so a drive can be blocked by a family's own cars when the plow comes. The DPW says it needs cars off the road so crews can plow safely, and the plow still leaves a bank at the end of each drive. On streets that run along the shore or up a slope, that bank can freeze into a hard ridge by morning.
Sidewalks fall to owners too. The town's snow notices say property owners must clear adjoining sidewalks to avoid being ticketed, and the DPW offers a hardship waiver for residents who cannot do it. We could not confirm the deadline or fine on a town page, so check with the town. Because many Swampscott drives are long or slope toward the street, plowing the full length and the end bank after the city plow passes is the part most people struggle to do by hand.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Beach Bluff
- Phillips Point
- Phillips Beach
- Clifton (part)
Good to know
- The DPW maintains 50 miles of streets.
- Town Hall is at 22 Monument Avenue; DPW phone is 781-596-8860.
- Swampscott has three villages: Beach Bluff, Phillips Point and Phillips Beach.
- The DPW offers a Snow Waiver Hardship Application for residents who cannot clear sidewalks.
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 Swampscott
Own a triple-decker, a condo association or a small lot in Swampscott? 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 Swampscott
How much does snow plowing cost in Swampscott?
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 Swampscott?
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.
When does Swampscott ban parking in a snow emergency?
The town declares it for each storm and posts the start and end times. In a 2021 example it ran from 3:00pm until noon the next day. Cars on the street can be ticketed or towed.
Who has to shovel the Swampscott sidewalk?
The town says property owners are responsible for sidewalks next to their property. We could not confirm the deadline or fine, so check with the town.
Do you plow long sloped drives in Swampscott?
We can plow a long drive if the slope is safe for a truck. Describe the drive when you ask.
Also plowing near Swampscott
- Snow plowing in Lynn and NahantShares Swampscott's western border along the shore and Humphrey Street.
- Snow plowing in MarbleheadShares the northeast border; similar coastal streets and drives.
- Snow plowing in SalemShares Swampscott's northwest border near Forest River.
All towns we serve · Before the first storm · Roof raking and ice dams