Snow Removal in Telluride, CO
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
If you're in Telluride, you already know winter means roughly 130.8" of snow a year, spread across a season that usually runs October – April. We dispatch on that forecast, not on a fixed daily schedule.
Services we provide in Telluride
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 81435
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Response times in Telluride are the same for a 2 a.m. storm as a 2 p.m. one; dispatch doesn't wait for daylight.
Local conditions
A few things about Telluride specifically inform how service is scheduled.
Telluride sits in a dead-end glacial box canyon with Bridal Veil Falls at its head, so avalanche paths directly above town (and along the approach on CO-145 over Lizard Head Pass and Dallas Divide) are actively monitored and can close the only paved routes into town during major storms, a genuinely distinctive access constraint for a service business compared to a through-town like Durango.
We regularly service routes near Colorado Highway 145 (San Juan Skyway), Colorado Highway 62, Last Dollar Road.
Local rules & timing
Telluride Municipal Code authorizes snow removal enforcement on all public streets between November 1 and March 30 each year; vehicles parked in the public right-of-way during that period must be moved at least every 72 hours.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Residential
Telluride homeowners set a trigger depth once at sign-up, and every storm that reaches it gets serviced the same way for the rest of the season. Per-push or seasonal billing is available depending on how you'd rather budget.
Commercial
Telluride commercial lots are serviced on a trigger depth tied to your operating hours, not a fixed daily route, so the property is clear before you open rather than sometime during the day.
FAQs
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.
Will plowing damage my driveway or landscaping?
Every property is scouted before the season to mark edges, drainage, and hardscaping, and blades are set to avoid gouging asphalt or concrete.
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.
Do you plow driveways in Telluride?
Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout Telluride and the rest of San Miguel County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.
What areas of Telluride do you cover?
Coverage includes West End, Historic Downtown, Society Turn / mesa area, Mountain Village (adjacent incorporated town), and the surrounding area. Check the neighborhoods list on this page or contact us to confirm your specific address.
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.