Snow Removal Questions, Answered
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Short answers with the numbers. The longer versions, with sources, are in the guides and on the cost page.
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Prices
How much does it cost to plow a driveway in Janesville?
A Janesville contractor's published 2026-27 range is $40 to $75 per push for a standard one- or two-car driveway, and $60 to $120 for a rural drive of 300 feet or more. All ranges are on the cost page.
What does a seasonal snow contract cost?
$400 to $900 for a residential driveway for the November-to-March season, by the same local published pricing. Wisconsin guides put most of the state at $350 to $700. See the cost page.
How much should sidewalk shoveling cost?
Added to a plow visit, walks and steps run $20 to $50 a visit in Wisconsin; priced on their own, $20 to $75 a push nationally. Details on the cost page.
What does salting cost?
$20 to $60 a visit for a residential salting or ice melt application, by a 2026 Wisconsin guide. See the cost page.
What does commercial snow plowing cost in Rock County?
Small lots under 10,000 sq ft: $150 to $400 a push or $2,500 to $6,000 a season. 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft: $300 to $900 a push or $6,000 to $18,000 a season (a Rock County contractor's published 2026-27 ranges). See the cost page.
Janesville rules
How long do I have to clear my sidewalk in Janesville?
12 hours after the end of the winter weather event, under ordinance 34-59. After a complaint the city leaves a door hanger with 24 hours, then clears the walk and bills the owner.
What is the fine for an unshoveled sidewalk?
Up to $100 plus costs under the ordinance, on top of the city's bill if it clears the walk.
Can I push driveway snow into the street?
No. Ordinance 34-343 bans putting snow from a sidewalk, driveway or driveway approach onto a city street or alley. See the street rules.
What happens in a Janesville winter weather emergency?
Every vehicle has to be off city streets until plowing is done, with a $50 ticket and a possible tow. City-owned lots are free during the emergency. See emergency parking.
How fast does the city plow the streets?
Once 2 to 3 inches have fallen, city crews aim to plow every street within 10 to 12 hours after the snow stops, and clear downtown within 48 hours when accumulation warrants.
Other cities
How long do I have to clear my sidewalk in Beloit?
48 hours after the storm ends. If ice cannot be removed, Beloit requires sand or salt on it. See Beloit.
What are Milton's snow rules?
Homes have 24 hours to clear the sidewalk; business lots must be clear by 10 a.m. daily. No street or city-lot parking after 1.5 inches of snow until it is plowed. See Milton.
What does an Evansville snow emergency mean?
No parking on either side of any city street; vehicles go on private property or in municipal lots, with a ticket of at least $100 or a tow for any left on the street. See Evansville.
Contracts and timing
How often does it snow enough to plow in Janesville?
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals average 12.7 days a year with an inch or more of snow at the Janesville station, and 2 days with five inches or more.
Per push or seasonal: which is cheaper?
In an average winter they come out close: $508 to $953 if every inch-plus day were plowed at $40 to $75, against $400 to $900 for a season. The comparison guide runs it.
When should I sign up for the season?
Before routes fill. One Janesville contractor says prices rise 5 to 10 percent in September and route capacity tightens in October.
Who shovels at a rental, landlord or tenant?
Whatever the lease says. If it is silent, a tenant with exclusive use of the yard who mows is probably responsible for snow too. See landlord or tenant.
Booking
How do I get a price?
Call or text (608) 352-4700, or send the quote form with the address, the driveway, any walks and steps, and per push or season. We reply with a price.
Do you clear roofs and ice dams?
Yes. Roof snow clearing runs about $200 to $700; steam ice dam removal $650 to $2,400. See roof snow and ice dams.
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