Snow plowing · Reading, MA
Snow plowing cost in Reading, MA
In Reading, 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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Parking during storms
Police enforce the overnight parking ban only when snow is predicted, except in the Downtown Business District and town lots, where it is enforced regardless. The town and police post on social media and the website when overnight parking is prohibited. Cars may be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. The 2025 notice did not state the hours; older notices said 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., so check this winter's notice.
Sidewalks
Right now the town has no requirement for owners to shovel public sidewalks; the DPW plows over 50 miles of them, up to 72 hours after a storm, and shoveling is optional. A proposed bylaw (Article 6) goes to Town Meeting in November 2026. As drafted, homes would have 24 hours after a storm and businesses 12 hours, with a warning first, then $100, then $200. It would start Jan. 1, 2027 if passed.
- Reading covers 9.9 square miles and had 25,518 people in 2020 (Wikipedia).
- The DPW maintains over 200 lane miles of roads and plows over 50 miles of sidewalks (readingma.gov).
- The DPW asks you to shovel driveway snow to the right as you face the street to reduce plow windrows (readingma.gov).
Town rules checked Oct 2026. Confirm current rules with Reading's public works page.
Common questions
How much does driveway plowing cost in Reading, 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.
Is there an overnight parking ban in Reading?
Police enforce the overnight ban only when snow is predicted, except in the Downtown Business District and town lots. The town posts on its website and social media when it is on. Check the current notice for hours.
Do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Reading?
Not yet. Shoveling is optional until the DPW sidewalk plow reaches it, but a proposed bylaw goes to Town Meeting in November 2026. As drafted it would require clearing within 24 hours for homes.
Who clears the snow at the end of my driveway in Reading?
The town says clearing the driveway opening is the owner's job. Plows push snow into driveways, so shovel to the right as you face the street.
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.