Snow plowing · Chelmsford, MA
Snow plowing cost in Chelmsford, MA
In Chelmsford, driveway plowing costs $55 to $95 per storm for up to 6 inches of snow, or $425 to $750 for the whole 2026-27 season, from the Snow Pass price list.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Driveway, 1 car (per storm) | $55 |
| Driveway, 2 cars | $70 |
| Driveway, 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $95 |
| Front walk, with a plow visit | $20 |
| Front steps | $15 |
| Salt, one application (1 car) | $15 |
| Season contract, 1 car (up to 12 pushes) | $425 |
| Season contract, 2 cars | $550 |
| Season contract, 3 cars | $750 |
Not a repair shop, estimates only. These are Snow Pass's list prices. Storms of 12 inches or more are confirmed before the visit.
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Chelmsford is mostly a suburb of single-family houses on town streets, with some condo and apartment areas. A Banker & Tradesman article, citing census figures, puts owner-occupied homes at nearly 83 percent of the housing stock. Lots vary, and many driveways open straight onto town streets.
Parking during storms
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.
- 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.
Town rules checked Oct 2026. Confirm current rules with Chelmsford's public works page.
Common questions
How much does driveway plowing cost in Chelmsford, MA?
Snow Pass charges $55 for a one-car driveway, $70 for two cars and $95 for three, per push of up to 6 inches. Deeper storms cost more. A season contract is $425 to $750.
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.
Prices by job
- Driveway plowing, per storm
- Seasonal plowing contract
- Walkway and steps shoveling
- Salt or sand application
- Roof raking
Snow Pass is owned by the same operator as Fair Price.