Snow Removal in Alexandria, VA
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
Alexandria sees an estimated 15" of snow in a typical winter, with the season running November – March. Crews are dispatched on the forecast, not after a storm has already piled up.
Services we provide in Alexandria
Local rules & timing
City of Alexandria Code §5-2-21 requires property owners/tenants to clear snow and ice from adjacent public sidewalks within 24-72 hours of snowfall ending, with the exact window (24/48/72 hrs) set by the city's declared storm Response Level (1, 2, or 3); $50 fine for noncompliance.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 22301, 22302, 22304, 22305, 22314
Residential
Driveway plowing in Alexandria 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
Lot plowing, sidewalks, and ice control for Alexandria businesses, scheduled around your actual hours. Multi-property owners get one point of contact and consistent service records across every site.
Local conditions
Here's what actually affects plowing and ice control in Alexandria.
Old Town Alexandria's colonial-era cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks along the Potomac waterfront need slower, hand-applied clearing that heavy equipment can damage, a distinct constraint compared to the newer commercial corridors further west. Alexandria doesn't use a single fixed sidewalk-clearing deadline; instead it enforces graduated 24/48/72-hour windows tied to the city's declared storm response level, which is an unusual, genuinely city-specific approach worth calling out.
We regularly service routes near I-95, I-495 (Capital Beltway), US-1 (Richmond Hwy), George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Crews serving Alexandria are staged ahead of a forecasted storm, not dispatched after the fact, so response starts with the first snowfall.
FAQs
What areas of Alexandria do you cover?
Coverage includes Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Arlandria, and the surrounding area. Check the neighborhoods list on this page or contact us to confirm your specific address.
Who do I contact if I have a service issue in Alexandria?
Dispatch can be reached directly for a status check or service issue during an active storm: see the phone number at the top of this page.
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.
Is Alexandria prone to ice dams or roof snow load issues?
Old Town Alexandria's colonial-era cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks along the Potomac waterfront need slower, hand-applied clearing that heavy equipment can damage, a distinct constraint compared to the newer commercial corridors further west. Alexandria doesn't use a single fixed sidewalk-clearing deadline; instead it enforces graduated 24/48/72-hour windows tied to the city's declared storm response level, which is an unusual, genuinely city-specific approach worth calling out. Ask about roof snow removal or ice dam service if that's a recurring issue at your property.
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 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.