NOAA Grand Rapids averages 77.6 inches of snow a season (airport, 1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 22.6 inches; December averages 20.8 and February 17.2NOAA About 23.5 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Grand Rapids airportNOAA Normal January high 31.0°F and low 18.6°F in Grand RapidsNOAA East Grand Rapids station: 74.9 inches a season and 24.7 days with an inch or moreNOAA Median first measurable snow at the Grand Rapids airport: November 9 (29 seasons, our count)City of Grand Rapids Clear the full width of the sidewalk down to the concrete within 24 hours after snowfall endsCity of Grand Rapids After a complaint, owners get 48 hours from a mailed notice, then a city contractor clears it at the owner’s expenseCity of Grand Rapids Sidewalk Snow Support covers 200+ of 922 sidewalk miles after 3 inches, leaving up to half an inchCity of Grand Rapids Odd/even parking Nov. 1 to April 1, 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $20 ticket, snow or notWyoming Odd-even winter parking Dec. 1 through March 31, 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kentwood No parking on public streets 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., Nov. 15 to March 15MDOT Mi Drive: live map with incidents, cameras, closures and plow locationsHomeGuide Grand Rapids seasonal snow contract estimate: $200–$600 a seasonSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over yearNOAA Grand Rapids averages 77.6 inches of snow a season (airport, 1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 22.6 inches; December averages 20.8 and February 17.2NOAA About 23.5 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the Grand Rapids airportNOAA Normal January high 31.0°F and low 18.6°F in Grand RapidsNOAA East Grand Rapids station: 74.9 inches a season and 24.7 days with an inch or moreNOAA Median first measurable snow at the Grand Rapids airport: November 9 (29 seasons, our count)City of Grand Rapids Clear the full width of the sidewalk down to the concrete within 24 hours after snowfall endsCity of Grand Rapids After a complaint, owners get 48 hours from a mailed notice, then a city contractor clears it at the owner’s expenseCity of Grand Rapids Sidewalk Snow Support covers 200+ of 922 sidewalk miles after 3 inches, leaving up to half an inchCity of Grand Rapids Odd/even parking Nov. 1 to April 1, 1 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $20 ticket, snow or notWyoming Odd-even winter parking Dec. 1 through March 31, 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.Kentwood No parking on public streets 1 a.m. to 8 a.m., Nov. 15 to March 15MDOT Mi Drive: live map with incidents, cameras, closures and plow locationsHomeGuide Grand Rapids seasonal snow contract estimate: $200–$600 a seasonSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year

Who You're Dealing With

Quote requests from Grand Rapids Snow Pros go to a local snow and landscape contractor that serves Grand Rapids and Kent County. They plow, shovel and salt in winter, and the contract, price and schedule are between you and them.

We take requests from Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville, East Grand Rapids, Cascade Township, Plainfield Township and nearby. Homes, townhome, HOA and condo communities, apartments, churches, schools, medical offices, retail centers and business parks are all welcome.

Step by Step

Send the form. Your name, phone, ZIP code and what needs clearing: driveway, walks, steps, an HOA drive or a commercial lot.
A crew calls you. Expect a call or text with a few questions about size, timing and salting.
Walk-through for bigger sites. HOAs and commercial lots get a site visit to map drive lanes, walks, docks and where snow can be piled.
Written price. A seasonal price, a per-visit rate or a full contract with triggers, timing and salting spelled out.
On the route. When the snow reaches the trigger depth, the crew comes. Contract customers come first on storm day.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Trigger Depth

At what snow depth does a visit happen? Is a light snow or freezing rain handled with salt?

Timing

How soon after the snow stops will the driveway, walks and lot be clear? Grand Rapids gives owners 24 hours for the full width of the sidewalk.

Sidewalks & Steps

Are the public sidewalk, front walk and steps included, or extra?

Salting

What material is used, how often, and is it priced per application or included?

Snow Piles

Where will the snow go? Not into the street or onto the sidewalk, and not over a fire hydrant. In a 78-inch winter, piles need room.

Insurance & Damage

Proof of liability insurance, and how plow damage to turf, curbs or edges gets fixed in spring.

Seasonal Contract or Per Visit?

A seasonal contract gives you a spot on the route and a known cost. Per-visit pricing means you pay only when it snows. As estimates, HomeGuide lists $200 to $600 for a Grand Rapids season, and Homeyou lists $30 to $45 a storm for a driveway. With 77.6 inches in an average season and about 23.5 days a year with an inch or more (NOAA), per-visit costs add up quickly. Most HOAs and businesses go with a contract so service is guaranteed.

Want to handle some of it yourself? See tools in the Ice Fighter shop.

Get a Free Snow Removal Quote

Tell us what needs clearing, your ZIP code and anything that helps: driveway length, sidewalks, steps, a parking lot, an HOA or condo association drive or a business entrance. Your request goes to a local snow and ice crew serving Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood and Walker, and they contact you directly with questions and a price.

No cost and no obligation to ask. Seasonal contracts fill up before the first snow, so fall is the best time to ask.

Before you sign, ask for proof of insurance, what snow depth triggers a visit, whether sidewalks and salting are included, and how storm-day calls are billed.

How Snow Removal Quotes Work