Snow plowing · Chelsea, MA
Snow plowing cost in Chelsea, MA
In Chelsea, 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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Snow Pass is our own business, run by the same operator as Fair Price. The prices on this page are its real price list.
Get a Snow Pass priceSnow in Chelsea
Chelsea is dense, with many two- and three-story wood-frame houses on small lots and some larger apartment buildings. Many drives are short or shared, so a city plow bank can block a drive quickly.
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.
- 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.
Town rules checked Oct 2026. Confirm current rules with Chelsea's public works page.
Common questions
How much does driveway plowing cost in Chelsea, 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.
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.
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.