What snow removal costs in Royal Oak.

Published national ranges, each with its source. They are not Royal Oak prices.

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Typical cost: one visit $30 – $70; a seasonal contract $200 – $600 with a cap on visits — national ranges (HomeGuide’s chart, December 2024)

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Drawing of a front walk and driveway of a brick bungalow with a snow blower on the half cleared drive, a shovel and a bucket of salt by the porch steps, and a roof rake leaning on the house. — Ask each contractor where the snow goes and whether the pass after the city plow is included.

The cheapest push can end up in the street.

Royal Oak fines snow put in the street or on the walk from private property, by the owner or their agent: at least $50, then $100, then $250. the city’s rule · the fines

When you compare prices, ask each contractor where the snow goes and whether the pass after the city plow is included.

Ranges

National ranges, not Royal Oak prices. Read them as what the work costs, not as what you will be charged.

One plowing of an average driveway (under 70 feet) — national chart: $30 – $50; HomeGuide
Per visit — plowing, blowing or shoveling — national chart: $30 – $70; HomeGuide
Per storm, up to 6 inches — about $30 more for each further 6 inches; national chart: $30 – $100; HomeGuide
Seasonal contract — with a cap on the number of visits; national chart: $200 – $600; HomeGuide
Sidewalk shoveling, by the hour — per worker; national chart: $25 – $75; HomeGuide
Salt, per application — per 1,000 square feet; national chart: $20 – $65; HomeGuide
Roof raking, per visit — national chart: $200 – $500; HomeGuide

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Ask the contractor for the price and the visit terms in writing.

What moves the number

Depth. Per storm pricing on the same chart starts at $30 – $100 for the first 6 inches and adds about $30 for each further 6 (HomeGuide).
How the visits are counted. A seasonal contract caps them; past the cap, ask what each extra visit costs.
What is included. Salt is priced separately at $20 – $65 an application, and sidewalk shoveling is hand work at $25 – $75 an hour (HomeGuide).
The winter. Detroit Metro Airport, the nearest station with a long record, averages 45 inches, but that is an average of very different winters (the weather service’s normals). A flat seasonal price does not change with it.

Questions

Is this what I’ll pay in Royal Oak?: Not necessarily. These are national ranges. The real number depends on the driveway, the walk and the contract, so ask the contractor for it in writing.
Will I be charged for the visit?: Calling us costs nothing. Some contractors charge to come out and look at the job. Ask before they come, and get the price in writing.