# Snow Plowing in Woodbury, Minnesota > Residential and commercial snow plowing in Woodbury, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, and Afton. Clear callout windows every storm. - URL: https://www.hansenslawncare.com/snow-plowing-woodbury-minnesota/ - Updated: 2026-05-26 --- Hansen's plows residential driveways and small commercial lots in Woodbury, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, and Afton with a 2-inch automatic trigger by default. Per-push or seasonal flat-rate pricing, both set in writing before the first storm. _Snow plowing service_ # Driveways and lots cleared before you need to leave. Residential driveways, sidewalks, and small commercial lots across the east metro, plowed or snow-blown depending on the surface. Reliable callouts after every measurable snow event with a clear service window so you can plan your morning. [Get a free quote](/contact-us/) [Call (612) 849-0254](tel:+16128490254) Hansen's Lawn Care plows residential driveways and small commercial properties across Woodbury, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Maplewood, and Afton. Trigger depths, route order, and seasonal pricing are all set in writing before the first storm so there's no scramble in the middle of a blizzard. We watch the [National Weather Service Twin Cities forecast](https://www.weather.gov/mpx/) for dispatch timing. ![Snow-covered Woodbury home with a cleared driveway after residential snow removal](/images/Residential-Snow-Removal-Woodbury-MN.webp) ## Our snow plowing commitment. Trigger depths, route order, and pricing are settled in writing before the first flake — so there's no scramble in the middle of a storm. - **Clear trigger depth** — Default 2" automatic dispatch. Custom triggers for medical, daycare, or rental properties. - **Predictable windows** — Routes are sequenced so you know roughly what time we'll be there each storm. - **Damage-aware** — Drive markers, careful approach on aprons, and we don't pile snow against garage doors. _How we clear_ ## Plowing for driveways, snow blowing for the tight spots. Most driveways are cleared fastest by truck plow, which handles deep snow well. For narrow or tight driveways, delicate pavers, and walkways a truck can't reach cleanly, we finish with a driveway snow blower. You end up with a fully cleared driveway, not just a plowed strip down the middle. - Truck plowing for standard driveways and lots - Driveway snow blowing for tight, narrow, or delicate surfaces - Walkways and steps cleared as an add-on ![Plowed residential driveway on a snowy street in Oakdale, MN](/images/Snow-Plowing-Driveway-Oakdale-MN.webp) _Pricing options_ ## Per-storm or seasonal flat rate. Your call. Some homeowners want to pay per push so light winters cost less. Others want one number for the whole season so it's easy to budget and they don't think about it again. We offer both and quote each at the start of the season. - Per-push: pay only for the storms that come - Seasonal flat rate: one price covers the whole season, heavy or light - Sidewalks and walkway shoveling available as add-on ![Tire tracks in fresh snow on a plowed Maplewood, MN driveway](/images/Residential-Snow-Plowing-Driveway-Maplewood-MN.webp) ![Cleared, salted sidewalk beside snowbanks in Woodbury, MN](/images/Snow-Removal-Sidewalk-Clearing-Woodbury-MN.webp) ## Service area Snow plowing routes are scheduled by city, so we cover entire neighborhoods in sequence. ## Common snow plowing questions. What homeowners ask most before their first winter on our route. ### When do you start plowing after a storm? Trucks roll once accumulation hits the agreed trigger depth (2" by default). On overnight storms we're typically through residential routes by mid-morning. Commercial pre-business-hours routes get cleared earlier. ### Do you salt or sand? We offer ice control as a separate add-on, primarily for commercial properties and walkways. Most residential customers don't need it on driveways, but it's available. ### Do you offer driveway snow blowing, not just plowing? Yes. Most driveways are cleared fastest by truck plow, but for narrow or tight driveways, delicate pavers, and walkways we finish with a snow blower so the whole surface is cleared, not just a strip. We'll recommend the right approach for your driveway when we quote. ### What if the city plow comes through after you? We add a follow-up pass to clear the apron at the end of your driveway as part of seasonal service. Per-push customers can request the follow-up as a separate billable visit. ### Do I need to mark the driveway? We strongly recommend driveway markers (cheap, easy to install). They prevent damage to lawns and pavers along the driveway edge, especially after the curb-line snow piles up. ## Other winter and shoulder-season services. - **[Ice dam removal & roof raking](/ice-dam-removal-roof-raking-woodbury-mn/)** — Catch ice dams before they tear shingles or leak through the ceiling. - **[Fall leaf cleanup](/fall-leaf-clean-up/)** — Get the lawn cleared in late October so the first snow lands on bare turf. - **[Weekly mowing](/weekly-lawn-mowing-woodbury/)** — Add weekly mowing in spring so we already know your property. ## What snow customers say. > "Hansen's Lawn Care has served us on two occasions over the past few years. My husband is in the military and sometimes travels for many months at a time. Hansen's has offered us a contract with a flexibly set time to cover our lawn and snow removal needs while he's been away. Other companies we considered required a year's or whole season contract, so we have loved working with Hansen's." > — S. Hale, Military family ## Lock in your spot on the route. Routes get full by November. Earlier you sign up, earlier you get cleared. [Get a free quote](/contact-us/) [Call (612) 849-0254](tel:+16128490254) ## Key takeaways - Default 2-inch automatic dispatch trigger; custom triggers available - Truck plowing plus driveway snow blowing for tight, narrow, or delicate surfaces - Routes sequenced by city so neighborhoods get cleared in a known order - Per-push or seasonal flat-rate pricing, your choice - Apron follow-up after city plow is part of seasonal service - Sidewalk shoveling and ice control available as add-ons