Winter in West Bedford
Driveway Snow Removal for West Bedford
A small, dedicated winter route through Stonington Park and West Bedford — so your driveway is clear before you leave for work, every storm, all season.
Right in the Neighbourhood
We live and work in West Bedford. When it snows, we're minutes from your driveway — not fighting across the HRM to reach you.
Clear Before Your Commute
On weekday mornings your driveway and walkway are done before 7:30 a.m. Overnight and daytime storms are cleared within 6 hours of the snow stopping.
Blower & Shovel, Not a Plow Truck
We clear on foot — no plow blade gouging your interlock, no tire ruts on the lawn, and no wall of packed snow shoved across your garage door.
You'll Know Our Status
An "on our way" text when we head out and a "cleared" text when we're done. No wondering, no phone tag.
WashCrafters is a West Bedford business, and this is the one service we keep deliberately local. Snow doesn't wait, and a driveway two streets over gets cleared a lot faster and more reliably than one on the far side of Bedford. So each winter we take on a limited number of driveways inside the Stonington Park pocket — roughly bounded by Hammonds Plains Road, Highway 102 and Larry Uteck Boulevard — and we run that route hard every storm.
We clear by commercial snowblower and shovel, on foot — no plow truck. That means no tire ruts on your lawn, no plow blade catching your interlock, and no wall of packed snow dumped across your garage door. It also means we get in close to the door, the walkway and the oil fill. It's the same standard of work you'd expect from our exterior cleaning: on time, tidy, insured, and easy to reach.
When the route is full, we start a waitlist rather than stretch the coverage area and let response times slip.
What every plan includes
- Driveway cleared after every snowfall of 5 cm or more
- The city-plow windrow at the end of your driveway cleared too
- No cap on the number of visits — big winter or mild, the price is the price
- "On our way" and "cleared" text or email updates on every visit
- Fully insured, locally owned, and just around the corner
Our Winter Service Area
West Bedford & Stonington Park — and nowhere else
Our winter route covers the Stonington Park pocket of West Bedford — roughly bounded by Hammonds Plains Road to the north, Highway 102 to the east, and Larry Uteck Boulevard to the south-west. Enable JavaScript to see the interactive map.
Drag and zoom to explore. Boundaries are approximate — if you're near the edge, ask and we'll tell you straight.
Streets we cover
The Stonington Park pocket of West Bedford — inside Hammonds Plains Road, Highway 102 and Larry Uteck Boulevard. That includes:
- Broad Street
- Gary Martin Drive
- Hollyhock Way
- Capstone Crescent
- Larkview Terrace
- Lasalle Court
…and the streets running off them. Not sure if you're in the zone? Text your address to (902) 333-9929 and we'll confirm within the hour.
Seasonal Plans
West Bedford snow removal pricing
Flat seasonal rates covering every snowfall from November through April. No per-visit charges, no surge pricing for big storms.
Driveway
Starting at
$999/season
The essentials — your driveway, cleared and kept clear.
- Driveway cleared every snowfall of 5 cm+
- City-plow windrow cleared
- Unlimited visits, November–April
- Text / email status updates
Driveway + Walkway
Starting at
$1,499/season
Most West Bedford families pick this one.
- Everything in the Driveway plan
- Front walk, steps & primary entrance shovelled
- Ice-melt on the walkway & steps each visit
- Cleared before 7:30 a.m. on weekday mornings
Full Winter Care
Starting at
$1,999/season
Hands-off. You never touch a shovel.
- Everything in Driveway + Walkway
- Cleared on every snowfall — no 5 cm minimum
- Proactive salting on the driveway ahead of freezing rain
- Priority position on the route
| Compare plans | Driveway$999/season | Most popularDriveway + Walkway$1,499/season | Full Winter Care$1,999/season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season coverage | Nov–Apr | Nov–Apr | Nov–Apr |
| Driveway clearing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| City-plow windrow cleared | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visits per season | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Snowfall trigger | 5 cm or more | 5 cm or more | Every snowfall |
| Walkway, steps & entrance | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salting — walkway & steps | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proactive driveway salting before freezing rain | – | – | ✓ |
| Priority position on the route | – | – | ✓ |
| Text / email status updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Prefer to pay per storm?
On-call clearing is available when the route has room: $99 for a single / compact driveway, $129 for a standard two-car, $169 for a large or multi-car driveway. Walkway add-on $45. Seasonal clients are always cleared first.
Season & terms
Seasons run November 1 to April 30. Final pricing depends on your driveway size, slope and layout — the "starting at" rates cover a typical West Bedford two-car driveway. Seasonal plans are billed in two instalments (on signup and January 15).
We take a limited number of driveways in this area each winter so we can keep response times tight. Once the route is full, we start a waitlist for the following storm cycle.
How It Works
From sign-up to snow-free
Reserve your spot
Send your address and a photo of the driveway. We confirm your plan and price, usually same day.
We map your property
Before the first snow we note where snow can be piled, where your markers are, and any tight spots.
It snows — we go
You get an "on our way" text. Driveway, windrow, walkway and salt, then a "cleared" text when it's done.
Repeat all winter
Every storm, no need to call. One flat seasonal price, right through to spring.
Questions
West Bedford Snow Removal FAQ
Why only West Bedford?
Because being close is the whole point. A tight service area is how we can promise your driveway is done before you leave in the morning and get to it fast when a storm rolls through. Stretch the map and those promises stop being real.
Do you use a plow truck?
No — we clear with a commercial snowblower and shovels, on foot. That means no tire ruts on your lawn, no plow blade catching your interlock or paving stones, and no wall of packed snow shoved across your garage door. We can also get in tight to the door, the walkway and the oil fill, which a truck can't.
How much snow triggers a visit?
On the Driveway and Driveway + Walkway plans we clear at 5 cm or more. Full Winter Care has no minimum — we clear every snowfall, plus proactive salting before freezing rain.
When will my driveway actually be cleared?
For snow that ends overnight, your driveway and walkway are done before 7:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. For daytime or ongoing storms, we clear within about 6 hours of the snow stopping, and we'll make an earlier pass on long storms so it never gets away on us.
Do you clear the ridge the city plow leaves at the end of my driveway?
Yes. That windrow is included on every plan — it's the part most people care about most.
Is there a limit on the number of visits in a bad winter?
No. Seasonal plans are a flat price no matter how many times it snows. A brutal February costs you the same as a quiet one.
Where does the snow go?
We pile it in the most out-of-the-way spot on your property — we agree on that before the season starts. If your lot fills up mid-winter, we'll talk about hauling options.
How do I pay?
Seasonal plans are split into two instalments: the first when you sign up, the second on January 15. E-transfer or card.
What if I sign up mid-season?
If there's room on the route we'll prorate the season from your start date. If it's full, we'll add you to the waitlist and take per-storm bookings when we can fit them in.
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