Crestone • Baca Grande • San Luis Valley
Snow Removal in Crestone & Baca Grande, CO
Commercial prepaid banks · Residential driveways from $120 · Priority routing · Actual-time billing · Full fleet. Now accepting new clients.
Snow removal that keeps Crestone & Baca Grande moving all winter.
When winter storms hit the San Luis Valley, reliable snow removal makes all the difference. We clear driveways, roads, commercial lots, and hard-to-reach access points — keeping properties safe and accessible throughout the season.
- Residential driveway snow removal
- Commercial lots, parking areas & retreat centers
- HOA and community access roads
- Tight-access and hard-to-reach locations
- Snow stacking, relocation, and cleanup
- Ice control and seasonal winter access support
Whether you’re a homeowner, business, rental property, or retreat center, our goal is to keep you accessible, safe, and moving all winter long. Our plow season runs October 1 – April 30.
Our Fleet
- Full-size truck with commercial plow
- Mini skid steer
- ATV with plow
- Mini dumper
Plowed and moving before you are.
Our F-350 runs a commercial plow blade built for San Luis Valley winters — pre-dawn starts, chained up when the roads demand it, and dispatched the moment a storm qualifies. When the truck can’t reach it, the mini skid steer, ATV plow, and mini dumper handle tight access, stacking, and snow relocation.
One truck, one queue: the clients who sign up before the first storm are the ones cleared first when it hits.
This winter is different.
NOAA’s Sept 2026 El Niño Advisory places the probability of a very strong El Niño event this winter above 90%, with a 75% chance of a historic-strength event during October through December. That’s one of the most confident ENSO outlooks NOAA has issued in years.
El Niño winters have historically tilted southern Colorado and the Sangre de Cristo mountains toward above-average snowfall. A forecast shifts the odds — it doesn’t promise a specific storm or guarantee an early season. But when a strong El Niño verifies, this region tends to see multiple significant snowfall events from late fall through early spring.
Commercial and retreat hour banks and priority residential spots are limited by route capacity — one truck, six priority spots. The people who sign up before the season’s first storm are the ones who get cleared first when it hits. Standard residential clients are scheduled after all priority routes clear.
Reserve your spotSource: NOAA Climate Prediction Center, Sept 2026
Commercial Banks & Residential Visits
Commercial properties can prepay an hour bank for the best rate and priority dispatch, or pay per visit at the standard rate. Residential driveways are billed per visit — no bank required.
Two ways to go — prepaid bank or pay-per-visit
Lots, HOA roads, retreat centers, and commercial buildings. Prepay an hour bank for the lower rate and priority routing — plowed first, every storm — or pay per visit at the standard rate with no bank to buy.
7-Hour Bank
7 hour bank
- ✓1-hour minimum per visit, then 15-min increments
- ✓Priority routing — plowed first, every storm
- ✓Roll over unused hours to next storm event
- ✓Lock in your rate for the season
- ✓Email summary after each visit
12-Hour Bank
12 hour bank
- ✓1-hour minimum per visit, then 15-min increments
- ✓Highest routing priority
- ✓Roll over unused hours to next storm event
- ✓Lock in your rate for the season
- ✓Email summary after each visit
- ✓Best value for large properties
Pay-per-visit — two tiers
Billed per visit — 1-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments, no bank to buy. Choose where you sit in the storm queue:
- Priority Pay-Per-Visit — $175/hr. Serviced right after prepaid clients, ahead of standard pay-per-visit.
- Standard Pay-Per-Visit — $165/hr. Non-priority: serviced after all priority clients, as capacity allows — in a heavy storm that can mean a day or more.
Prepaid-bank clients pay $150/hr and are plowed first in every storm. Priority pay-per-visit runs $25/hr more but keeps you near the front of the queue; standard pay-per-visit is the lowest pay-as-you-go rate and waits until the priority routes clear.
Ask about pay-per-visitMid-season top-up: Existing commercial clients can add a 4-hour bank for $620 (~$155/hr) at any point during the season.
How billing works: All commercial visits have a 1-hour minimum. After the first hour, time is billed in 15-minute increments — a 90-minute visit costs 1.5 hours, never rounded beyond the next 15-minute mark. We send a service summary after each visit. A prepaid hour bank is a seasonal commitment: it reserves your standby capacity and priority routing for the whole season, and any hours left unused at season’s end expire rather than carrying over. Banks are non-refundable.
Priority routing means hour-bank clients are dispatched first when storms qualify (2+ inches). The 7-hour and 12-hour banks receive the earliest clearing windows.
Add-ons: Ice melt: $65 per 50 lb bag applied (pet-safe magnesium/calcium blend, works well below zero; one bag treats roughly 1,000–1,500 sq ft of walks and entries). Chain-up surcharge: $40 per visit when road or lot conditions require tire chains. Both invoiced monthly, never from your hour bank.
Prepaid 6-Visit Pack — Same-Day Service
Prepay a 6-visit pack and get plowed the same day as commercial properties — immediately after the commercial & retreat routes clear. Unused visits roll over; top up in packs of 6 at any time.
Standard Driveway
6-visit pack · ~2 cars wide · ~100 ft · straight-in
- ✓Same-day service — plowed right after commercial routes
- ✓Unused visits roll over to next storm event
- ✓Top up in packs of 6 at any time
- ✓Heavy-storm surcharge +$40 applies
- ✓Rate locked for the season
Large Driveway
6-visit pack · longer run · turnaround · or steep
- ✓Same-day service — plowed right after commercial routes
- ✓Unused visits roll over to next storm event
- ✓Top up in packs of 6 at any time
- ✓Heavy-storm surcharge +$40 applies
- ✓Rate locked for the season
Spots available: 6 of 6. Priority Residential is capacity-capped at 6 properties. Once full, new clients revert to standard residential scheduling. Tier is set on your first visit and stays fixed for the season.
Add-ons: Ice melt: $65 per 50 lb bag applied (pet-safe magnesium/calcium blend, works well below zero; one bag treats roughly 1,000–1,500 sq ft of walks and entries). Chain-up surcharge: $40 per visit when road or lot conditions require tire chains. Both invoiced monthly, never from your hour bank.
Driveways & Private Properties
Pay-per-visit via Square after each event. No bank or prepayment required. Tier is set on your first visit and stays fixed for the season. Plowed after commercial routes clear.
Standard Driveway
Up to ~2 cars wide · ~100 ft · straight-in
- ✓1-hour minimum, then 15-min increments
- ✓Billed via Square after each event
- ✓Tier fixed for the season after first visit
- ✓No bank or prepayment required
Large Driveway
Longer run · turnaround · parking pad · or steep
- ✓1-hour minimum, then 15-min increments
- ✓Billed via Square after each event
- ✓Tier fixed for the season after first visit
- ✓No bank or prepayment required
Heavy-storm surcharge: +$40 — applied when accumulation exceeds 12 inches at the time of plowing. Communicated before we arrive.
Residential billing is per-visit via Square — you receive an invoice by email or text after each service event. No contracts, no banks, no advance payment. Your tier (Standard or Large) is set on your first visit based on our assessment of the driveway, and stays the same all season.
Residential properties are serviced after commercial routes clear. If your commercial lot or HOA road needs priority routing, see the Commercial Banks above.
Add-ons: Ice melt: $65 per 50 lb bag applied (pet-safe magnesium/calcium blend, works well below zero; one bag treats roughly 1,000–1,500 sq ft of walks and entries). Chain-up surcharge: $40 per visit when road or lot conditions require tire chains. Both invoiced monthly, never from your hour bank.
Snow Removal FAQ — Crestone & Baca Grande
Is this going to be a heavy snow year?
NOAA's September 2026 El Niño Advisory puts the probability of a very strong El Niño event this winter above 90%, with a 75% chance of a historic-strength event during October through December. El Niño winters have historically tilted southern Colorado and the Sangre de Cristos toward above-average snowfall. A forecast shifts the odds — it doesn't promise a specific storm or guarantee an early season. If it verifies, this region tends to see multiple significant snowfall events from late fall through early spring. See the El Niño section above for more context.
When does the snow-removal season run?
Our snow-removal season runs October 1 – April 30 (October 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027). We plow automatically once a storm accumulates 2 inches or more at your address — no need to call. Prepaid hour banks and priority packs are set up once at the start of the season and cover you all winter.
How much does snow removal cost in Crestone and Baca Grande?
Commercial properties & retreats use prepaid hour banks: the 7-hour bank is $1,050 (~$150/hr, most popular) and the 12-hour bank is $1,800 ($150/hr, best value). Priority Residential is a 6-visit prepaid pack: standard driveway $780 ($130/visit) or large driveway $960 ($160/visit) — same-day service, plowed right after commercial routes. Standard residential driveways are $120/visit and large residential driveways are $150/visit, billed per event via Square. A +$40 heavy-storm surcharge applies when accumulation exceeds 12 inches at plow time.
What is Priority Residential snow removal?
Priority Residential is a limited (6-spot) prepaid program for homeowners who want same-day service. You prepay a 6-visit pack — standard driveway $780 ($130/visit) or large $960 ($160/visit) — and get plowed the same day as commercial properties, immediately after the commercial & retreat routes clear. Unused visits roll over to the next qualifying storm. You can top up in packs of 6 at any time. The heavy-storm surcharge (+$40) applies when accumulation exceeds 12 inches.
Do I have to prepay a bank for commercial snow removal?
No. Commercial clients can pay per visit — 1-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments, with no bank to buy — in one of two tiers. Priority pay-per-visit is $175/hr and is serviced right after prepaid clients, ahead of standard. Standard pay-per-visit is $165/hr and is non-priority: you are serviced after all priority clients as capacity allows, so in a heavy storm that can mean waiting a day or more. Prepaying an hour bank locks in $150/hr and top-priority routing (plowed first, every storm), which is why most commercial clients choose the bank.
What is the difference between commercial and residential snow removal?
Commercial properties & retreats use prepaid hour banks and receive the earliest dispatch when storms qualify (2+ inches). Priority Residential clients prepay a 6-visit pack and are plowed the same day — right after commercial routes clear, before standard residential. Standard residential clients are billed per visit via Square with no prepayment required, but are scheduled after both commercial and Priority Residential routes are complete.
What are the residential driveway tiers?
Standard driveways (up to ~2 cars wide, ~100 ft long, straight-in access) are $120 per visit. Large driveways (longer runs, turnarounds, parking pads, or steep grades) are $150 per visit. Priority Residential clients prepay a 6-visit pack ($780 standard / $960 large) for same-day service. A +$40 heavy-storm surcharge is added when accumulation exceeds 12 inches at the time of plowing. Your tier is set on the first visit of the season and stays fixed — no surprises mid-winter.
What is the hour-bank program for snow removal?
The hour-bank program lets commercial properties & retreats pre-purchase hours of snow removal at a lower rate with priority routing. When a storm qualifies (2+ inches), hour-bank clients are dispatched before residential requests. A prepaid bank is a seasonal commitment: your hours are available across every qualifying storm through the winter season, but any left unused at season end expire — no carryover to the next winter.
Do unused commercial snow removal hours roll over?
A prepaid hour bank is a seasonal commitment. Your banked hours are available across every qualifying storm (2 inches or more at the service address) through the winter season, but the bank does not carry into the following winter, and any hours left unused at season end expire — they are not refunded, credited, or carried over. The fee reserves your standby capacity and priority routing for the whole season.
What qualifies as a storm event for snow removal?
A storm event is any snowfall that accumulates 2 inches or more at the service address. We monitor conditions and dispatch based on measured accumulation — not forecasts alone.
What snow removal equipment do you use?
Our fleet includes a full-size truck with a commercial plow for main driveways and lots, a mini skid steer for tight spaces and stacking, an ATV with a plow for narrow or hard-to-reach areas, and a mini dumper for snow relocation. We match the right equipment to each property.
Can I add more hours to my bank mid-season?
Yes. Existing commercial clients can add a 4-hour top-up bank ($620, ~$155/hr) at any time during the season.
Do you do ice melt?
Yes. We apply a pet-safe magnesium/calcium blend at $65 per 50 lb bag. One bag treats roughly 1,000–1,500 sq ft of walks and entries — enough for most residential entryways or a small commercial lot. The product works well below zero, so it's effective during the coldest San Luis Valley nights. A chain-up surcharge of $40 per visit applies when road or lot conditions require tire chains. Both add-ons are invoiced monthly and never drawn from your prepaid hour bank.
Serving Crestone, Baca Grande, and surrounding San Luis Valley communities.
Now accepting new clients for this season — limited slots available.