Snow Removal in Boulder, CO
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
Boulder averages about 88" of snowfall a year. Storms get tracked before they arrive, and trucks move once accumulation hits your trigger depth, during the storm, not the morning after.
Services we provide in Boulder
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 80301, 80302, 80304
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. In Boulder, that promise holds through multi-day storms, not just the first pass; crews rotate through extended events instead of falling behind.
Local conditions
Conditions vary block by block in Boulder, which is why routes are planned locally, not generically.
Boulder lies in a basin at the foot of the Flatirons, just a few miles east of the Continental Divide; the mountains to the west often dry out air passing over the Front Range, but when upslope storms do hit, strong winter sun and chinook winds mean snow depth stays shallow and melts fast.
We regularly service routes near US-36, Colorado Highway 7, Colorado Highway 93, Colorado Highway 119, Colorado Highway 157.
Local rules & timing
Boulder Revised Code § 8-2-13 requires owners, landlords, and tenants to clear a minimum 5-foot-wide path of snow and ice from sidewalks and roadside paths within 24 hours after snow stops falling.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Residential
Driveway plowing in Boulder is dispatched from the forecast, not a fixed schedule, so a storm that starts overnight doesn't mean waiting until a route reaches your street the next morning.
Commercial
For Boulder commercial properties, zoned dispatch means the areas that matter most (entrances, fire lanes, ADA routes) clear first, with the rest of the lot following on the same visit.
FAQs
Are you licensed and insured?
Ask us for current proof of licensing and insurance when you request a quote; we're glad to provide it before you sign anything.
How quickly will a crew arrive after it starts snowing?
CDOT enforces a two-tier winter driving law on state highways: the Traction Law (Code 15) requires winter/all-weather-rated tires or chains on affected roads, while the more restrictive Passenger Vehicle Chain Law (Code 16) requires chains or an approved alternative traction device on two or more drive tires and serves as the last step before CDOT closes a highway; fines are $50 (Traction Law) and $100 (Chain Law) plus surcharges. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached.
Can I request one-time service instead of a season-long contract?
Yes, per-push service doesn't require a season commitment. A seasonal contract is also available if you'd rather lock in a flat rate for the winter.
Is Boulder prone to ice dams or roof snow load issues?
Boulder lies in a basin at the foot of the Flatirons, just a few miles east of the Continental Divide; the mountains to the west often dry out air passing over the Front Range, but when upslope storms do hit, strong winter sun and chinook winds mean snow depth stays shallow and melts fast. Ask about roof snow removal or ice dam service if that's a recurring issue at your property.
Do I need to sign a contract?
No: per-push service is available without a season-long commitment, though a seasonal contract is available if you'd rather lock in a flat rate.
What areas of Boulder do you cover?
Coverage includes Downtown/Pearl Street, The Hill, Chautauqua, North Boulder (NoBo), and the surrounding area. Check the neighborhoods list on this page or contact us to confirm your specific address.