What's included
Why it matters
Snow, drifting, packed accumulation, and refreeze can make North Dakota properties harder to access and maintain. A written plan for priority areas, trigger depth, obstacles, stacking locations, and salt or sand helps homeowners, businesses, and property managers understand what will be serviced during each winter event. No snow plan can eliminate every winter hazard, so conditions and service needs are reviewed throughout the season.
Snow removal for homes and businesses
Residential service can include driveways, private walks, entrances, and other quoted areas. We discuss vehicles, gates, mailboxes, curbs, drainage, and where snow can be stacked before confirming the service plan.
Commercial snow removal can cover parking lots, entrances, accessible routes, fire exits, loading areas, and customer or employee walkways. Priority areas, trigger depth, operating hours, materials, and documentation are agreed upon for the property.
Salt, sand, stacking, and snow hauling
Salt is used to help loosen or melt snow and ice when temperature and conditions allow. Sand adds traction but does not melt ice. The material and timing depend on temperature, surface conditions, traffic, and the agreed scope.
Snow is stacked in planned areas when space allows. When piles reduce visibility, parking, drainage, or usable space, snow hauling may be added to the service plan.
How to prepare for snow service
A clear work area helps equipment reach more of the quoted property. Tell us about fixed obstacles, fragile areas, drainage problems, and preferred stacking locations before the first event.
Local scheduling and estimates
Snow-removal requests are accepted 24 hours a day. Service timing depends on accumulation, wind, visibility, road conditions, regional demand, the property's trigger depth, and the agreed priority plan.
Estimates are free and may be started by telephone, from property details and photos, or with an on-site walkthrough. All Clean Solutions serves Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding communities; travel minimums may apply outside the immediate Bismarck-Mandan area.
Our process
Pre-season site walkthrough
We map your property, identify obstacles, snow stacking areas, and priority zones before the first snowfall.
Trigger-based dispatch
We mobilize once snowfall exceeds your agreed trigger depth (typically 2"). You get a text when we're on our way.
Plowing and clearing
Parking lots are plowed, windrows are stacked at designated areas, and fire lane and handicap access is prioritized.
Salt and sand application
Ice treatment is applied to all cleared surfaces before freezing temperatures re-set the surface.
Service log
Every visit is logged with arrival time, departure time, conditions, and materials applied - your liability documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer seasonal contracts?
Yes. Seasonal contracts provide predictable monthly billing and guaranteed response regardless of snowfall totals. Per-event pricing is also available. We recommend seasonal contracts for properties that require consistent coverage.
What is your response time during a storm?
We begin plowing operations when accumulation reaches your trigger depth - typically 1-2 inches. During major storms, we run 24-hour crews to keep up with accumulation in real time.
Do you also clear sidewalks and building entrances?
Yes. Our sidewalk crews clear pedestrian access, building entrances, and fire exits. This is typically serviced within 1-2 hours of our parking lot pass.
Should snow be cleared during a storm or after it stops?
It depends on accumulation, wind, property traffic, and the service plan. During a long or heavy storm, one or more maintenance passes may help keep priority routes usable before a final cleanup after the snowfall ends. Smaller events may only need a post-storm visit.
When is a snow blower better than a shovel?
A shovel can be practical for steps, short walks, edges, and detail work. A snow blower is usually more efficient for longer walks, deeper snow, and larger areas where a plow cannot fit. The best choice depends on snow depth, drifting, surface type, and available space.
When should a parking lot be plowed?
The timing should be agreed upon before winter and based on the property's trigger depth, operating hours, traffic, and priority access needs. Busy properties may need service during a storm, while lower-traffic lots may be cleared after snowfall ends.
What is the difference between salt and sand for ice?
Salt is a deicer that helps melt snow and ice when conditions allow. Sand does not melt ice; it adds traction. Temperature, surface conditions, and the property's needs determine whether salt, sand, or a combination is appropriate.
When should salt or sand be applied?
Salt or sand may be applied after plowing, during refreeze conditions, or when packed snow and ice remain, depending on temperature, surface conditions, traffic, and the agreed scope.
What areas should a business clear first?
Priority areas commonly include accessible parking and routes, main entrances, fire exits, high-traffic sidewalks, drive lanes, and loading or delivery access. The exact order should be documented in the property's winter service plan.
Should vehicles and movable obstacles be cleared before plowing?
Yes, whenever practical. Moving vehicles, trailers, carts, and other obstacles gives equipment more room to clear the lot and reduces hard-to-reach snow. Tell us about fixed obstacles, curbs, drains, and designated snow-stacking areas during the site walkthrough.
Why is packed snow harder to remove?
Traffic compresses snow and can bond it to the pavement, especially through melting and refreezing. Earlier mechanical removal can reduce compaction, while already-packed areas may need scraping, deicing, traction material, or follow-up treatment.
What information is needed for a snow removal estimate?
Helpful details include the property address, parking-lot and sidewalk areas, business hours, priority entrances, loading docks, known drifting or drainage problems, desired trigger depth, ice-management needs, and where snow may be stacked.
What should customers expect during a major regional storm?
Service can take longer when snowfall, wind, drifting, low visibility, and regional demand affect many properties at once. Crews may make maintenance passes during the event and return for detail work or ice treatment as conditions allow. Your service plan should identify the property's highest-priority access points.
Do you provide residential snow removal?
Yes. Residential service can include driveways, private walks, entrances, and other areas included in the estimate. Vehicles, access, obstacles, trigger depth, stacking space, and service timing are discussed before the plan is confirmed.
Can you haul snow away from the property?
Yes. Snow hauling can be included when on-site piles reduce parking, visibility, drainage, or usable space. Access, snow volume, hauling distance, and disposal requirements are reviewed for the estimate.