NOAA Portland Jetport averages 68.7 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 18.6 inches; February averages 16.6 and December 14.6NOAA About 16.4 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the JetportNOAA Normal January low: 15.6°FNOAA data Median first measurable snow at the Jetport: November 26 (our analysis, 1991–2019)NOAA data About 80 freeze-thaw days a winter, November to March (our analysis)City of Portland Businesses: a 4-foot sidewalk path within 12 hours after the snow stops (Sec. 25-173)City of Portland Homes (1–4 units): a 4-foot path within 18 hours after the snow stops or the city last clears the street, whichever is laterCity of Portland Sidewalk fines: $75 / $125 / $250 for homes; $250 / $500 / $1,000 for businessesCity of Portland Parking bans run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when called: $130 ticket, $135 towSouth Portland Overnight parking ban, midnight to 6 a.m., December 1 to April 1, every city streetSouth Portland Pushing private snow onto a street or sidewalk: fines up to $500 / $750 / $1,000, and the owner is liable for the contractorMEMA 10–12 inches of fresh snow weighs about 5 lb per square foot of roofProMatcher Portland, Maine driveway and sidewalk plow visit: $47.19 average ($41.94–$52.43)SIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over yearNOAA Portland Jetport averages 68.7 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA January is the snowiest month at 18.6 inches; February averages 16.6 and December 14.6NOAA About 16.4 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more at the JetportNOAA Normal January low: 15.6°FNOAA data Median first measurable snow at the Jetport: November 26 (our analysis, 1991–2019)NOAA data About 80 freeze-thaw days a winter, November to March (our analysis)City of Portland Businesses: a 4-foot sidewalk path within 12 hours after the snow stops (Sec. 25-173)City of Portland Homes (1–4 units): a 4-foot path within 18 hours after the snow stops or the city last clears the street, whichever is laterCity of Portland Sidewalk fines: $75 / $125 / $250 for homes; $250 / $500 / $1,000 for businessesCity of Portland Parking bans run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when called: $130 ticket, $135 towSouth Portland Overnight parking ban, midnight to 6 a.m., December 1 to April 1, every city streetSouth Portland Pushing private snow onto a street or sidewalk: fines up to $500 / $750 / $1,000, and the owner is liable for the contractorMEMA 10–12 inches of fresh snow weighs about 5 lb per square foot of roofProMatcher Portland, Maine driveway and sidewalk plow visit: $47.19 average ($41.94–$52.43)SIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year

Who You're Dealing With

Quote requests from Portland Maine Snow Pros go to a local snow and landscape contractor that serves Greater Portland. They plow, shovel, rake roofs and salt in winter, and the contract, price and schedule are between you and them.

We take requests from Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Windham, Cumberland, Yarmouth and nearby. Homes, condo and apartment communities, churches, schools, medical offices, retail plazas and business parks are all welcome. Island addresses are welcome too, but trucks can't reach them, so crews may decline.

Step by Step

Send the form. Your name, phone, ZIP code and what needs clearing: driveway, sidewalk, steps, a roof, a condo lot or a commercial lot.
A crew calls you. Expect a call or text with a few questions about size, timing, roof work and salting or sanding.
Walk-through for bigger sites. Condo 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 treatments 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 freezing rain or a refreeze handled with salt or sand?

Timing

How soon after the snow stops will the walk be done? Portland gives businesses 12 hours and homes 18 hours for a 4-foot path.

Sidewalks & Steps

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

Roof Raking

Is roof raking or ice dam help included, priced per visit, or not offered?

Snow Piles

Where will the snow go? Not onto public sidewalks, ramps or the street.

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, ProMatcher puts a Portland driveway and sidewalk plow visit at $47.19 on average, and a Maine and New Hampshire contractor's pricing page lists a residential seasonal contract at $300 to $1,000. With 68.7 inches of snow in an average Jetport season and about 16.4 days a year with an inch or more (NOAA), the math depends on the winter you get. Most condo associations and businesses go with a contract so the sidewalk deadline is always met.

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 driveway, the public sidewalk, steps, a roof, a condo or apartment lot, a parking lot or a business entrance. Your request goes to a local snow and ice crew serving Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough and nearby towns, 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.

Island addresses (Peaks, Cliff and the other Casco Bay islands) are welcome, but trucks can’t reach them, so crews may decline.

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