Snow plowing · Cambridge, MA
Snow plowing cost in Cambridge, MA
In Cambridge, driveway plowing costs $55 to $95 per storm for up to 6 inches of snow, or $425 to $750 for the whole 2026-27 season, from the Snow Pass price list.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Driveway, 1 car (per storm) | $55 |
| Driveway, 2 cars | $70 |
| Driveway, 3 cars or 75 ft+ | $95 |
| Front walk, with a plow visit | $20 |
| Front steps | $15 |
| Salt, one application (1 car) | $15 |
| Season contract, 1 car (up to 12 pushes) | $425 |
| Season contract, 2 cars | $550 |
| Season contract, 3 cars | $750 |
Not a repair shop, estimates only. These are Snow Pass's list prices. Storms of 12 inches or more are confirmed before the visit.
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Snow Pass is our own business, run by the same operator as Fair Price. The prices on this page are its real price list.
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Cambridge has a mix of dense older multi-family houses, apartment buildings and some single-family streets near the edges. Many lots are small with little off-street space.
Parking during storms
During a Snow Emergency Parking Ban, parking is banned on streets signed 'No Parking during Snow Emergency'; cars are ticketed and towed. Residents with a Resident Parking Permit can park free in designated garages and must leave within 2 hours after the ban is lifted. The Snow Center page does not say who declares it or how long it lasts.
Sidewalks
Owners must remove snow within 12 hours after it stops falling in the daytime, or before 1pm if it fell overnight. Ice must be removed within 6 hours of forming. The fine is $50 a day for each day of non-compliance.
- The city officially recognizes 13 neighborhoods.
- Residents with a Resident Parking Permit can park free in designated garages during a snow emergency parking ban.
- Sidewalk fine is $50 per day of non-compliance.
Town rules checked Oct 2026. Confirm current rules with Cambridge's public works page.
Common questions
How much does driveway plowing cost in Cambridge, MA?
Snow Pass charges $55 for a one-car driveway, $70 for two cars and $95 for three, per push of up to 6 inches. Deeper storms cost more. A season contract is $425 to $750.
Where do I park during a Cambridge snow emergency?
Not on streets signed 'No Parking during Snow Emergency'. Residents with a Resident Parking Permit can use designated garages for free and must leave within 2 hours after the ban lifts.
How soon must I clear a Cambridge sidewalk?
Within 12 hours after daytime snow stops, or before 1pm after overnight snow. Ice must be removed within 6 hours of forming. The fine is $50 a day.
Do you plow narrow shared drives in Cambridge's Port and Wellington-Harrington?
We can plow a shared drive if a plow can enter. Many lots there are small, so send a photo of your drive when you ask.
Prices by job
- Driveway plowing, per storm
- Seasonal plowing contract
- Walkway and steps shoveling
- Salt or sand application
- Roof raking
Snow Pass is owned by the same operator as Fair Price.