Snow Removal in Ann Arbor, MI
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
Ann Arbor averages about 61.4" 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 Ann Arbor
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Crews serving Ann Arbor are staged ahead of a forecasted storm, not dispatched after the fact, so response starts with the first snowfall.
Residential
Residential service in Ann Arbor covers the driveway and connecting walkways, with a trigger depth you set once and equipment matched to your property: a straight-blade truck for a standard driveway, or smaller equipment for tight access.
Commercial
For Ann Arbor 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.
Local rules & timing
City ordinance requires residential sidewalks, crosswalk ramps, and bus pads to be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall over 1 inch ending; non-residential properties must clear snow accumulated before 6 a.m. by noon the same day, and ice must be treated within 18 hours.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109
Local conditions
Ann Arbor's geography and weather patterns factor directly into route planning.
Ann Arbor lies inland from Lake Michigan, so most of its annual snow comes from clipper systems and frontal passages rather than heavy lake-effect banding. The University of Michigan's large pedestrian population makes prompt sidewalk clearing a persistent priority, reflected in the city's short 24-hour clearing window for residential properties.
We regularly service routes near I-94, US-23, M-14.
FAQs
What trigger depth do you plow at?
Most customers set a 2-inch trigger, meaning we plow once 2 inches has accumulated and again as needed through the storm. You can set a different trigger when you sign up.
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.
Do local snow-removal rules apply in Ann Arbor?
City ordinance requires residential sidewalks, crosswalk ramps, and bus pads to be cleared within 24 hours of snowfall over 1 inch ending; non-residential properties must clear snow accumulated before 6 a.m. by noon the same day, and ice must be treated within 18 hours. Rules can change: verify current requirements with your municipality.
How quickly will a crew arrive after it starts snowing?
Michigan's Vehicle Code (MCL 257.677a) makes it illegal to shovel or plow snow, ice, or slush onto or across a public roadway in a way that obstructs a driver's vision or otherwise endangers traffic. Sidewalk snow-clearing responsibility and time limits are set by individual city ordinances rather than state law, and requirements, commonly 24 or 48 hours after snowfall ends, vary city to city. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached.
Do you plow driveways in Ann Arbor?
Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout Ann Arbor and the rest of Washtenaw County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.
Do you offer ice management, not just plowing?
Yes: salting, sanding, and de-icing are available on their own or bundled with plowing, matched to surface type and temperature.