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Est. 1931 · Snow & Ice Management

Snow Removal & Sanding,
Across Cape Cod

We plow, shovel, sand, and treat ice on driveways, walkways, and commercial lots — and the trucks head out the moment a storm reaches trigger depth.

  • Dependable snow removal all season long.
  • We turn out overnight, on weekends, and on holidays
  • Single driveways up to full commercial lots
(508) 398-8151

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On the Roads Since 1931

Snow Removal for
Cape Cod Winters

Cape Cod winters can be unpredictable, and when the snow starts piling up, John G. Sears & Son is ready. We provide dependable snow removal for homes and businesses, clearing driveways, parking lots, walkways, and entrances so you can get where you need to go safely.

Timely snow removal is about more than convenience. Whether you need your driveway cleared before heading to work or your parking lot ready before employees and customers arrive, our crews work to keep your property accessible when it matters most.

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Snow plow clearing a residential driveway after a winter storm on Cape Cod

Handled wrong, one nor'easter can close a property for the better part of a week. After decades of Cape winters we know which driveways ice over first, and which stops on the route can't wait.

Est. 1931, South Yarmouth, MA

What We Clear

What a Storm Leaves, We Handle

Snow and ice work of every kind, whether it's one driveway or an entire commercial lot.

Driveway Plowing

Home driveways opened up after every storm, so the morning drive isn't the first problem of your day.

Commercial Lots & Property

Lots, condo grounds, and storefronts done before opening time, so staff and customers pull in to clear pavement.

Walkways & Steps

Sidewalks, entries, and stairs cleared by hand — the spots a plow blade never gets to.

Sanding & Ice Control

Sand and de-icer down on steps, paths, and lots once the plowing's done, to keep people from going down on the ice.

Round-the-Clock Response

When a storm reaches the Cape the crews roll, whatever the hour — middle of the night, Saturday, holiday morning.

Seasonal Contracts

A single winter rate and a spot at the front of the route, however many storms turn up. Prefer to pay by the storm? That works too.

How a Storm Runs

How We Work a Storm, Front to Back

The work starts before anything falls and doesn't stop until the last of the ice is gone.

  1. Before

    Before the Snow

    • Walk the property
    • Stake the driveways and lot edges
    • Load trucks, check sand and salt
  2. During

    While It Falls

    • First pass at trigger depth
    • Back through again in a heavy storm
    • Pile the snow off the entrances
  3. After

    Once It's Clear

    • Sand the paths and steps
    • De-icer across driveways and lots
    • Hit the spots that stay slick
  4. Final

    Back for a Look

    • Another pass for drifting and melt-refreeze
    • Re-check the walkways
    • Keep an eye on the trouble spots after

In the Field

Winter Work Around the Cape

Worker shoveling snow from a walkway at a Cape Cod property
Large snow pile cleared from a commercial parking lot on Cape Cod
Sanding truck applying ice-control treatment to an icy Cape Cod road
Cleared and sanded driveway after professional snow removal by John G. Sears & Son

A Coastal Winter

A Storm Off the Water Behaves Differently

Winter on the Cape doesn't act like winter inland. Snow often comes down heavy and wet, a night of freezing and thawing can leave a glaze over every driveway and walkway, and a single nor'easter can shut a property down for days if it's not taken care of.

We've been handling Cape Cod winters for decades. We know the areas that freeze back first, the driveways that may need a second round of sand, and the properties that need to be at the front of the route when the forecast turns.

Snow Service

Frequently Asked Questions

On most contracts we start plowing once 2 to 3 inches have piled up, then come back through as needed in a bigger storm so the property stays usable. If your site calls for a different trigger depth, we'll set it there.
The crews head out the moment a storm hits trigger depth and stay out until every property is done. Most driveways are open by morning for the commute, and commercial lots get priority so they're clear before the workday starts.
Both options exist. A seasonal contract locks in priority service for one flat winter rate no matter how many storms come through. You can also pay per storm, though seasonal customers always go first on the route.
Yes. Around the Cape we handle home driveways, commercial parking lots, condo grounds, storefront entrances, and walkways alike. The equipment ranges from one-driveway rigs up to machines for large lots.
Yes. Once the plowing is finished we put sand and de-icing material down on walkways, steps, driveways, and parking areas, which cuts the slip-and-fall risk for residents, customers, and staff.
Sooner is better, and before the first snowfall is ideal. We lay out and stake the routes in late fall, and once a route fills the seasonal list for it closes. Signing up by mid-November is the way to be sure of a spot.

Get on the Route Before It Snows

The routes fill up over the fall. Sign a seasonal contract now and let us watch the forecast for you.

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