General Services Corporation
Serving Boulder since 1985, this family-owned business plows snow, clears sidewalks and provides salting and ice control on seasonal contracts. Open around the clock, every day.
- Website checked
Snow clearance in Boulder
Snow removal firms and roofers.
4 pros in Boulder
In Boulder, snow clearance is partly a legal duty, not only a convenience. Under Boulder Revised Code Section 8-2-13, owners, landlords and tenants must clear snow and ice from sidewalks and roadside paths next to their property, with a 5-foot minimum, no later than 24 hours after snow stops falling. The city says that if you don't, you may face a fine and the cost of a private snow removal contractor. The foothills setting also brings strong wind: on December 30, 2021, gusts of 70 to 100 mph hit the base of the foothills, including Boulder, according to the National Weather Service. Wind like that can move snow into drifts, so the clearing job may look different from one side of a property to the other. When you hire, ask whether the service covers sidewalks and roadside paths as well as the driveway, and whether they can finish within the 24-hour window. Get the scope, timing and any roof work in writing before the first storm, and confirm who is responsible if the work is missed.
MR Landscape Solutions
Since 2014, the business has offered snow removal, salting and ice control on seasonal contracts. Free estimates are offered, and it serves Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette and Berthoud, Monday to Saturday.
Also serves Denver, Greeley
- Website checked
Big M Services
Open around the clock, every day, this family-owned business handles snow removal and also offers water damage and mould work. It serves Boulder, Longmont, Louisville and Erie.
Also serves Denver
- Website checked
The Magic Beans Landscaping
Operating since 2017, it clears snow and sidewalks for properties in Boulder, Denver and Pine, and offers emergency service.
Also serves Denver
- Website checked
Not yet verified. We checked that each one’s own website offers this work, but we haven’t contacted them yet. How a business gets listed
Know a good one we’re missing? Suggest one
What to know in Boulder
The National Weather Service reports that the Marshall Fire of December 30, 2021 went through Superior and parts of Louisville. At last count 1,084 homes and seven commercial structures were destroyed, and 149 homes and 30 commercial structures were damaged.
NOAA National Weather Service Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
On December 30, 2021, wind gusts of 70 to 100 mph occurred at the base of the foothills, including Boulder and along Highway 93 south toward Golden, according to the National Weather Service.
NOAA National Weather Service Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Boulder
How soon do I have to clear my sidewalk in Boulder?
City of Boulder rules require owners, landlords and tenants to clear snow and ice from sidewalks and roadside paths next to the property, at least 5 feet wide, no later than 24 hours after snow stops falling. Check that any contractor you hire can meet that timing. City of Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
What happens if the snow isn't cleared in time?
The city says failure to clear may result in a fine and the cost of a private snow removal contractor. If you hire someone yourself, ask them to confirm in writing which areas and what response time they will cover, so you can show the work was arranged. City of Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow removal quote include?
Ask for a written quote that lists the areas covered, such as driveway, sidewalks, paths or roof, and when crews arrive after a storm. It should also say how repeat visits are handled, what happens if work is missed, and whether the contractor carries insurance.
How do I compare snow removal quotes?
Line up the quotes by scope rather than only the total: areas cleared, snowfall trigger, timing after a storm, and treatment of ice. Ask each contractor the same questions, and ask about roof snow removal separately, since it is different work from plowing.