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

Avatar for Scaravalle Property Services
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
Outdoor living space
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

Whether salt melts ice overnight will depend on how low the temperature drops. If temperatures stay around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, you can count on salt melting ice overnight. Otherwise, the lower temperatures get, the less effective the salt is in melting ice, and the more likely you’ll wake up with a slippery driveway the next day. 

You can quickly melt snow on your driveway by adding rock salt, hot water, de-icer, and other melting products. These snow removal methods will quickly melt any snow on slippery ice from your driveway, making it safer to maneuver. For a more permanent solution, consider using melting mats or installing a heated driveway system.

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

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.

Both rock salt and ice melt are naturally occurring salts. Rock salt is sodium chloride, which is the same as table salt. Ice melt products can be made from a combination of salts like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride or can be those salts alone.

Rock salt comes in large crystals, so it helps provide traction on icy surfaces, whereas ice melt products need to be mixed with sand to provide traction. Ice melt products work at lower temperatures than rock salt, so they might be a better choice if you have a harsh winter climate.

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