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Snow Removal in Des Moines, IA

Compare 4 local snow removal pros. Typical service: $46–$115.

Top Snow Removal Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Excel Lawns & Landscape

    4.8★ (111 reviews)

    4.8★ from 111 reviews

    +15153290294Website

  2. 2.Knox Lawnscapes, K&A landscaping

    4.3★ (31 reviews)

    4.3★ from 31 reviews

  3. 3.Billys Snow specialist

    4.2★ (14 reviews)

    4.2★ from 14 reviews

    +15154224015

  4. 4.Mr Concrete of Iowa

    4.5★ (2 reviews)

    4.5★ from 2 reviews

    +15152297624

Snow Removal Cost in Des Moines

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Driveway plowing, per visit$46–$115/visit
Seasonal driveway contract$404–$750/season

Snow Removal prices in Des Moines run about 15% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Des Moines, rated 4.5★ on average across 158 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling snow removal.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor
  • Registration carries a $50 fee and requires an Iowa unemployment insurance account number
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov

Snow Removal FAQs for Des Moines

How much does snow removal cost in Des Moines?

Residential driveway snow removal in Des Moines typically runs $46-$115 per visit, depending on driveway size and snowfall.

How many snow removal companies serve Des Moines?

We track 4 snow removal companies serving Des Moines.

Is snow removal in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Outdoor service labor in Des Moines runs about +15.4% versus the national average.

Is a seasonal snow removal contract worth it in Des Moines?

Usually if Des Moines gets ten or more plowable snowfalls a winter; with about 6,203 heating degree days and lows near 14F, compare the season price to roughly ten visits at $46-$115.

Do snow removal companies in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no handyman license, but anyone earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL as a contractor. Ask a Des Moines plow service for proof of liability insurance in case of damage to the driveway or lawn edges.

When should I sign up for snow removal in Des Moines?

In early fall; Des Moines plow routes fill before the first snowfall, and late sign-ups often pay per-visit rates.

Does snow removal include walkways in Des Moines?

Not always; many Des Moines contracts cover the driveway only, with walks, steps and salting priced as add-ons.

How many quotes should I get for snow removal in Des Moines?

Two or three; with 4 companies serving Des Moines, compare the trigger depth (often 2 inches) and how fast they arrive after a storm.