How to measure your driveway for snow removal

Why measurements matter

The work depends on how long and wide the driveway is, how many cars it holds, how steep it is and how much snow falls. When you know your numbers, you can compare quotes and send us what we need to give you a clear price.

What counts as a standard driveway

We treat a driveway as standard when it holds up to two cars, is up to about 50 feet long and has a normal slope. For a standard driveway, a pre-booked customer, and a storm up to 6 inches, our listed prices apply. Longer driveways, driveways for three or more cars, steep or circular driveways and very large driveways are priced from your photos.

Step 1: Measure the length and the width

1. Length: walk from the end of the driveway, where the town plow leaves its pile, to the garage door. If you have no tape, count steps. One step of an adult is about 2.5 feet. 2. Width: measure across the driveway at its widest point. 3. Multiply length by width to get square feet. For an odd shape, split it into rectangles, measure each one and add them up.

Example: a driveway 45 feet long and 18 feet wide is 810 square feet.

Step 2: Note what changes the work

• How many cars the driveway holds.
• Slope: steep spots, or a driveway that climbs from the street.
• Shape: circular, a turnaround, or a second driveway.
• Walkways: the front walkway to the door and the front steps are part of every visit. A side door, back patio or path to the garage can be added.
• The pile the town plow leaves at the end of your driveway: this is part of every visit.

Step 3: Estimate how much snow

Multiply the area in square feet by the snow depth in feet (inches divided by 12). That gives cubic feet. Divide by 27 for cubic yards.

Example: 810 square feet with 6 inches of snow is 810 × 0.5 = 405 cubic feet, or 15 cubic yards. Snow drifts and settles, so use this as a rough guide only.

Step 4: Take the right photos

Send photos in daylight, without snow if you can:

• the whole driveway and the front of the house from the street
• the full length of the driveway
• a side view if it slopes
• the garage doors
• the walkway and steps to the front door

Do the math for you

Our driveway snow calculator turns your measurements into area, snow volume and a size check, and sends them to us with your quote request. You can also text or email your address and photos.

Updated October 29, 2026. Rules and prices can change.