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Top-Rated Snow removal pros in Des Plaines - Updated Nov 2026

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Scaravalle Property Services
3.6(
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Northscape .John and his crew did a fantastic job redoing my entire backyard, patio and sidewalk. The patio and sidewalk were sloping down about 45 degrees towards my basement after the polar vortex. They removed all of the concrete , raised the dirt, and poured in new concrete. My backyard desperately needed redoing. About 1/3 of it was always flooded after heavy rains. John and his men built a retaining wall on the end of the property to help correct this problem. The yard was also raised and sodded. Everything looks great! This year I plan to have my driveway and sidewalk done along with the front yard. I was very impressed that John worked alongside with his men. I highly recommend Northscape."
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Outdoor living space
Outdoor living space
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Outdoor living space

+38

Response time5 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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M D Landscaping & Design, Inc.
4.6(
29
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Snow Removal- For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired this landscaping company to pressure wash our driveway, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. Over the years it had built up a lot of dirt, stains, and discoloration, and I didn’t realize how much it brought down the overall look of our home until they finished. The difference was night and day, the driveway looks almost brand new again. What stood out most was how professional and friendly the crew was. They showed up on time, explained what they were going to do, and took their time making sure everything was done right. You could tell they actually cared about the quality of their work, not just getting in and out quickly. They also made sure the surrounding areas were clean before they left, which I really appreciated."
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new front landscaping
Front Landscaping
front landscaping and stone wall
front landscaping and paver walk

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Hardrock Design
4.5(
29
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Snow Removal

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very professional company. Araceli was amazing from the quote to the project completion. Had a lot of quotes. Araceli took the extra step & closed the quote. She wanted my business. Job had a time window to be complete. The crew was great & got it done. Francisco was help with my permit requirements. Very happy. Looks great."
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Concrete/Stamped Patio
Concrete Patio
Finished Ashlar Patio

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.3(
7
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Focus Vision
4.5(
12
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"very professional in all interactions from their initial phone contact through the actual furniture removal. Service was provided the day of our call and they kept us informed throughout the day on their arrival. Absolute quality for the money. Fast and hard working. Absolutely keeping their information for future work."
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+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Snow Removal FAQs, answered by experts

When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.

Schedule regular snow removal, apply salt or sand to icy areas, and mark hazards like curbs or drains.

That depends on the size of your snow blower and how efficiently it uses fuel. Most snow blowers will last between 1 and 2 hours on a full tank of gas. Larger blowers tend to use fuel more quickly and need refilling more often.

Keep in mind, the average snow blowing project for a home driveway takes around 30 minutes. Large driveways and yards will take around an hour. A full tank of gas should be more than enough for snow removal, although the height of the snowfall will have an effect, too.

If you do end up with frozen gutters, it's important to thaw them correctly. Thawing your gutters slowly is far safer than trying to break apart the ice. Once you get through the ice, bring in a gutter professional to check out the effectiveness of your heated system.

Heavy amounts of snow could be a problem. In many climates, lots of snow on your rooftop can lead to freeze-thaw cycle that create ice dams, which can damage rooftops. But if you’re using shingle clips, this snow poses an additional problem: As it melts and freezes, it can easily dislodge clips you’ve placed on your roof.

You can clean snow off your roof after a fresh snowfall while it’s still lightweight, but brushing off snow can also dislodge your clips. If you get a lot of snow, then roof clips become less viable.

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