Affordable Lawn Services LLC
Founded in 2020, the Sauk Rapids company handles snow removal in Saint Cloud and Sauk Rapids. Open weekdays, with evening hours Monday to Thursday.
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Snow clearance in St. Cloud
Snow removal firms and roofers.
11 pros in St. Cloud
Snow removal in St. Cloud is shaped by city rules as much as by weather. Winter parking restrictions run from November 1 until April 1, and if a snow emergency is declared, a car parked in violation can be towed so plows can get through. Ordinance 680:05 also requires property owners to clear public sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall ends, and if you don't, the city may do it and add the bill to your property tax statement. The weather can be heavy: in 2013-14 St. Cloud Airport recorded 75.5 inches of snow against an average of 45.7. When you hire someone for driveways, plowing or sidewalks, ask whether the job covers the public sidewalk and how fast they clear after a storm ends, so you meet the 24-hour rule. Ask where they will pile the snow, since the city says shovelling it into streets and alleys is against the law. Get the scope, timing and per-visit terms in writing before the first storm.
Central Lakes Lawn Care
Snow removal from a lawn care company serving Richmond, Avon and Cold Spring, with Saint Cloud and Sartell also covered. Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays.
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Earthstone Companies
Excavating contractor that offers snow plowing in Big Lake, alongside site preparation, drainage, retaining walls and gravel driveways.
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Go2 Land Services LLC
Family-owned landscaper that also clears snow and handles storm tree damage in Saint Cloud, Foley, Buffalo and Cold Spring. Open weekdays only.
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Ground Control
Winter work covers parking lots, steps and hauling, with salting, sanding and snow blowing. Open seven days a week, serving Kimball, Waite Park and Sartell.
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Ice Dams Removed
Steam ice dam removal and roof snow removal, plus heat cable installation for roofs and gutters. Open around the clock, every day, with emergency calls in Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Buffalo.
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Northern Lawn Service LLC
Lawn care company offering snow removal in Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park and Cold Spring. Open every day, and free estimates are offered.
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Sunset Mowing
Plowing, salting and ice control for Saint Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park and Sartell, with driveways, sidewalks and entryways cleared by tractor, snow blower or shovel. Closed Sundays.
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Thriving Lawns and Landscaping
Family-operated, with plowing, sidewalk clearing and salting for Clearwater, Clear Lake, Richmond and Cold Spring. Hours run Monday to Saturday, with Sundays closed.
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Scenic Specialties Landscape Professionals
Landscape design, installation and maintenance across Central Minnesota, with plowing, sidewalk clearing and salting for winter. Based in Saint Joseph.
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Land Concepts Inc.
Established in 2005, the Sauk Rapids firm also offers snow removal and salting, serving Foley, Kimball, Avon and Becker. Closed Sundays.
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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 St. Cloud
Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front of my St. Cloud property?
You are, as the property owner. Ordinance 680:05 requires public sidewalks to be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall ends. If it isn't done, city staff may remove it and bill you, and unpaid bills are added to your property tax statement. City of St. Cloud (source, opens in a new tab)
Where can a plow contractor put snow from my sidewalks?
The city says sidewalk snow should be piled in your yard and boulevard. Shovelling snow into streets and alleys is against the law. Ask any contractor where they will place snow on your lot, and get that agreed in the contract before the season starts. City of St. Cloud (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow removal quote or contract include?
Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walks, roof), the snowfall depth that triggers a visit, how soon after a storm they arrive, how snow is piled, and how you are billed. Check that they carry liability insurance, and get it all in writing before you agree.
Can my car be towed during a snow emergency in St. Cloud?
Yes. Winter parking restrictions run from November 1 until April 1. If a snow emergency is declared and your vehicle is parked in violation of the ordinances, it can be towed to allow plowing. Keep vehicles clear of the street so plows can work. City of St. Cloud (source, opens in a new tab)