Snow Removal Cost Calculator
Snow pros charge per push, per storm, by the hour or by the season. HomeAdvisor (updated June 2026) puts plowing a standard 60 ft, two-car-wide driveway at $30–$75 a visit and a seasonal contract at $200–$700. Enter your driveway and how many plowable snowfalls you get: the calculator scales those prices to your driveway, compares paying per visit with a contract, finds the break-even and adds salting and roof clearing.
Snow removal prices (HomeAdvisor, June 2026)
| Pricing | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Average job | $126 ($51 – $203) |
| Plow a 60 ft, two-car-wide driveway | $30 – $75 per visit |
| Per storm | $30 – $100 |
| Per hour | $25 – $75 |
| Seasonal contract | $200 – $700 |
| Sand and salt | $20 – $40 per visit |
| Snow blower rental | about $75 a day |
Roof snow removal by roof size
| Roof | Cost per clearing |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | $150 – $300 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $200 – $400 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $250 – $500 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $350 – $600 |
| 3,500 sq ft | $450 – $700 |
Large or steep roofs can reach $1,000–$2,000. This page prices the work only; it does not judge whether a roof needs clearing — if you see sagging, cracking or doors sticking, call a contractor or engineer.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does snow removal cost?
- HomeAdvisor (updated June 2026) puts the average at $126 per visit, with most between $51 and $203. Plowing a standard 60 ft, two-car-wide driveway runs $30–$75 a session; snow pros charge $25–$75 an hour; a seasonal contract is $200–$700.
- Is a seasonal snow removal contract worth it?
- Divide the contract price by the per-visit price: that is the number of plowable snowfalls at which the contract breaks even. With HomeAdvisor's ranges, a $450 midpoint contract against a $52.50 midpoint visit breaks even at 9 visits. Snowier places favor the contract; mild winters favor paying per push.
- How much does roof snow removal cost?
- HomeAdvisor puts it at $300 on average, most $200–$700, by roof size: about $150–$300 for 1,500 sq ft, $200–$400 for 2,000 sq ft, $250–$500 for 2,500, $350–$600 for 3,000 and $450–$700 for 3,500 sq ft. Steep, tall or large roofs can run $1,000–$2,000. Hire insured pros for roof work rather than climbing a snowy roof.
- How much does salting a driveway cost?
- HomeAdvisor lists sand and salt applications at $20–$40 per visit on top of plowing. To buy and spread your own, the ice melt calculator works out pounds and bags from your area and pavement temperature.
- Should I rent a snow blower instead?
- HomeAdvisor puts snow blower rental at about $75 a day. Renting suits an occasional big storm; for several storms a season, a contract or your own machine usually costs less.
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