Snow Removal in Madison, WI
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
A typical Madison winter brings around 51.8" of snow. Rather than wait for a storm to finish, crews go out once your trigger depth is reached and keep working through multi-day events.
Services we provide in Madison
Local rules & timing
Madison General Ordinance 10.28 requires property owners to clear sidewalks, curb ramps, and driveway aprons by noon the day after snow stops falling; a first citation carries a $124 fine.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Local conditions
Madison's geography and weather patterns factor directly into route planning.
Madison sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and that narrow geography can locally funnel and intensify winds during winter storms, worsening drifting along east-west corridors. The Beltline Highway (US 12/18) and the I-39/90/94 interchange south of the city are among the highest-traffic, highest-priority corridors for plowing. As the state capital and home to a large university population, Madison actively enforces one of the more specific sidewalk-clearing ordinances in the state.
We regularly service routes near I-90, I-94, I-39, US-12/18 (Beltline), US-151.
Residential
Driveway plowing in Madison 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 Madison 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.
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. In Madison, that promise holds through multi-day storms, not just the first pass; crews rotate through extended events instead of falling behind.
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53711, 53716
FAQs
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.
Do you plow driveways in Madison?
Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout Madison and the rest of Dane County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.
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.
Can you handle a multi-day storm in Madison?
Yes, routes are re-checked and re-dispatched as accumulation continues through multi-day events, with crews rotating on extended storms.
Is Madison prone to ice dams or roof snow load issues?
Madison sits on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and that narrow geography can locally funnel and intensify winds during winter storms, worsening drifting along east-west corridors. The Beltline Highway (US 12/18) and the I-39/90/94 interchange south of the city are among the highest-traffic, highest-priority corridors for plowing. As the state capital and home to a large university population, Madison actively enforces one of the more specific sidewalk-clearing ordinances in the state. Ask about roof snow removal or ice dam service if that's a recurring issue at your property.
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.