Our machines need room to work. When a driveway is set up right, we clear it end to end and move on to the next house. When something is in the way, we have to work around it, and that leaves snow behind. Here is everything we ask of our customers before the first storm.
Where to park
The best case is an empty driveway. If that is not realistic on a snow day, park so the cars sit together and leave one clear stretch of pavement.
Two cars: preferred
Park side by side, close to the garage or the front of the house. That keeps the whole lower driveway open.
Two cars: alternate
If side by side does not work, pull both cars up to one side, as close to each other as you can get them.
If a car has to stay in the driveway
Park it all the way to one side and leave at least 9 ft of open space next to it. That is the width our equipment needs to get past.
What not to do
Do not park near the end of the driveway. A car sitting down by the street blocks the area we need most, and that section is one we will not be able to clear.
Clearance around the driveway
Trees, shrubs, and flower pots
Branches hanging over the driveway need to be trimmed back to 12 ft. Cover your shrubs, and move potted plants somewhere off the driveway for the winter.
Basketball hoops, lamp posts, and objects
Basketball hoops need 10 ft of clearance. The driveway itself has to be clear of lamp posts, downspouts, and anything else we could hit. Once it snows, we cannot see what is under there.
Before the first snowfall
A quick run through the list, ideally before November:
- Trim overhanging branches back to 12 ft.
- Raise or move basketball hoops so there is 10 ft of clearance.
- Cover shrubs and move potted plants off the driveway.
- Clear lamp posts, downspouts, and loose objects out of the way.
- Plan where cars will sit on a snow day: together and up by the house, not down by the street.
Still have questions?
Our snow removal page covers how the service works through the season, and the snow removal terms spell out what is included. For anything else, call or text (651) 337-9309 or email sales@ecosnowservices.com. We are happy to talk snow.