Since 2012 · Arlington, VA
Commercial snow and ice removal in Arlington, VA that starts before the storm does.
Plowing, sidewalk shoveling, pre-treating, and salting for HOAs, cul-de-sacs, pipestem driveways, churches, business lots, and restaurants in Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, and across Northern Virginia, with storms monitored around the clock. Backed by more than 600 five-star reviews and fourteen years in Northern Virginia.
For property managers, boards, and owners
The worst time to find a snow contractor is during the storm.
Snow in Northern Virginia arrives a few times a winter, often overnight, often as ice. When it does, everyone needs a plow at once. Properties without an arrangement end up waiting, with residents snowed in, a church lot unusable on Sunday, or customers turned away from an icy entrance.
Our snow and ice service is set up before winter. We agree on what gets cleared and when, watch every storm around the clock, and handle the lots, drives, and walkways so the property stays open and safe without you having to make the call.
Every storm, start to finish
What snow and ice removal includes
Every property is set up around what it needs cleared and when. The service covers:
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24/7 storm monitoring
We track every storm around the clock, so the crew is moving before the snow starts, not after someone calls.
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Pre-treating
Lots, drives, and walks treated ahead of the storm so snow and ice have a harder time bonding to the pavement.
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Snow plowing
Parking lots, drive lanes, cul-de-sacs, and pipestem driveways plowed to keep cars moving and spaces open.
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Sidewalk shoveling
Entrances, walkways, steps, and ramps cleared by hand, where people actually walk.
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Salting and de-icing
Salt applied after clearing and as conditions change, to deal with ice and overnight refreeze.
The rest of the year, the same team can keep the grounds in shape with commercial landscape maintenance
Who we serve
The properties we clear
Snow and ice removal is a commercial service for properties in Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, and other parts of Northern Virginia, including:
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HOAs and community associations
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Cul-de-sacs and pipestem driveways
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Churches and places of worship
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Business and office parking lots
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Restaurants and retail
Live on a shared pipestem driveway or a private street? Snow service is arranged for the whole drive, usually through your HOA or together with the neighbors who share it.
The local picture
What winter looks like here
Northern Virginia winters are short on big blizzards and long on messy, icy storms. A few realities shape how we handle them:
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Our storms are often ice, not just snow.
Northern Virginia winters hover around freezing, so storms here bring sleet, freezing rain, and slush that refreezes overnight. Pre-treating and salting matter as much as the plow.
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Private roads are on you, not the county.
Shared pipestem driveways and private cul-de-sacs are usually the responsibility of the owners or the HOA. If nobody has arranged clearing, residents can be stuck after a storm.
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Walkways are where the risk is.
A slip at an entrance, on church steps, or outside a restaurant door is the costly kind of winter problem. Clearing and de-icing walkways is not an afterthought.
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Timing is everything.
A church lot is needed by Sunday morning, a restaurant by opening, an office lot before the commute. Storm monitoring and a clear service level mean the work happens in time.
Service levels
Two ways to set up your account
Snow and ice service is billed hourly. What changes is when we start, and we recommend zero tolerance for most properties.
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Zero tolerance (recommended).
We handle it. We monitor the storm, pre-treat, and plow, shovel, and salt as conditions require, without waiting for snow to pile up. It is the safest and most reliable way to keep a property open.
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Trigger depth.
You choose the snow depth at which we start. It can cost less in a light winter, but it leaves more in the hands of the weather.
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Billed hourly.
Either way, snow and ice service is billed hourly, so you pay for the work each storm actually takes.
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Set up before the first storm.
We agree on the service level, the areas to clear, and any priorities, such as entrances, ramps, or fire lanes, before winter arrives.
Request a walk-through to get your property set up before the first storm.
The Potomac Promise
A standard you can hold us to
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One point of contact.
A real person who knows your property, not a phone tree.
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Watching the weather for you.
Round-the-clock storm monitoring, so you are not the one deciding when to call us out.
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Licensed and insured.
The coverage a property manager or board should expect from any vendor working on their site.
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We respond the same business day.
If something isn't right, tell us and we'll take responsibility for making it right.
Honest by default
Is our snow service the right fit for your property?
We’re usually a strong fit if you:
- Manage an HOA, church, business, or restaurant property that has to stay open and safe in winter
- Share a pipestem driveway or private cul-de-sac that the county will not plow
- Want one accountable vendor watching the weather and handling it
We’re probably not the right fit if you:
- Are a homeowner looking to have a single private driveway cleared
- Are outside Northern Virginia
Snow and ice removal is a commercial service. Homeowners on a shared pipestem driveway or private street are welcome to reach out together or through their HOA.
How it works
Getting started is straightforward
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Reach out
By phone or the form. Tell us about the property and what needs clearing.
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We walk the property
An on-site visit to map the lots, drives, walks, and priority areas.
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Choose your service level
Zero tolerance, or a trigger depth you set, with hourly billing either way.
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We watch the weather
Your site is on our storm list, monitored 24/7 and serviced as each storm requires.
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Five-star reviews from across Northern Virginia
Fourteen years of consistent, communicative property care, the same reliability and follow-through commercial clients look for.
We can't say enough positive things about Potomac Lawn Professionals. After our prior landscaping team left our area, our gardens and lawn fell into severe disrepair. We saw Potomac Lawn Professionals work at a neighbors in the area and we were given their contact information. They were extremely responsive and had a team at our home within a day to provide a quote. We're so pleased with the results. Their team - Michael, Louis, Selvin, and Demetrio - were wonderful. They were prompt, professional, and made our yard something we can be proud of again. The company's text and email based post-service communication is also top-notch! We feel very informed and satisfied.
David and his team are the best in the business in Arlington. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for landscaping or lawn care services and wants a company that cares about delivering top notch results. Their work speaks for itself.
Where we work
Serving Arlington and nearby Northern Virginia.
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Common questions
Commercial snow removal in Arlington, VA: answered
How much does commercial snow removal cost in Arlington, VA?
Snow and ice service is billed hourly, so the cost depends on the size of the property, what needs clearing, and how many storms the winter brings. We walk the property first and set up the account before the first storm.
What does zero tolerance mean?
With a zero tolerance account, we handle it: we monitor the storm, pre-treat, and plow, shovel, and salt as conditions require, without waiting for a set depth of snow. It is the safest and most reliable option, and the one we recommend.
Can we choose the snow depth at which you start?
Yes. Instead of zero tolerance, you can set a trigger depth and we start once the snow reaches it. It gives you more control over cost, but leaves more to the weather, which is why we recommend zero tolerance for most properties.
What snow and ice services do you provide?
Snow plowing, sidewalk shoveling, pre-treating, salting and de-icing, and 24/7 storm monitoring.
What types of properties do you clear?
Commercial and community properties, including HOAs and community associations, cul-de-sacs and pipestem driveways, churches, business and office parking lots, and restaurants.
Do you clear residential driveways?
Snow and ice removal is a commercial service, so we do not take on single private driveways. Shared pipestem driveways and private cul-de-sacs are a fit, usually arranged through the HOA or together by the neighbors who share them.
Do you pre-treat before a storm?
Yes. Pre-treating lots, drives, and walks before a storm helps keep snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, which makes clearing faster and the surface safer.
Do you monitor storms overnight?
Yes. We monitor storms 24/7, so service starts based on the weather and your service level, not on someone noticing the snow and picking up the phone.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, Potomac Lawn Professionals is licensed and insured.
What areas do you cover for snow removal?
Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, and Vienna, along with other parts of Northern Virginia. If your property is nearby, call us and we will let you know.
Ready when you are.
Tell us about your property and we’ll set up a walk-through. The best time to arrange snow service is before the first storm.
