Detroit · Wayne County · ~32 miles from our yard

Commercial snow removal and plowing in Detroit, Michigan

CHC Total keeps Detroit parking lots, truck docks, and walkways open around the clock — automatic service at 1½ inches, bulk salting from our own stockpile, and radio-dispatched response. We’re about 32 miles away in Ypsilanti.

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CHC Total wheel loaders with snow pushers clearing a commercial parking lot in Southeast Michigan

CHC Total provides snow removal for businesses in Detroit, Michigan from our yard at 3701 Berry Rd in Ypsilanti, about 32 miles away. We serve Detroit logistics & industrial, office & institutional, redevelopment sites along I-94 and I-75.

Commercial Snow Removal in Detroit

Detroit industrial and logistics properties need docks and truck courts open on schedule regardless of the storm. We dispatch loaders and dump trucks for docks and can haul snow off site where storage space is limited.

Detroit’s commercial market ranges from downtown and Midtown offices to large industrial and logistics properties along the I-94, I-75, and I-96 corridors, Southwest Detroit near the Ambassador Bridge, and redeveloped manufacturing buildings across the city.

Properties we serve in Detroit

Logistics & industrial
Office & institutional
Redevelopment sites
Data centers & telecom

Detroit at a glance

County: Wayne County
From our Ypsilanti yard: ~32 miles
Main corridors: I-94, I-75, I-96, Michigan Avenue
Nearby: Dearborn, Hamtramck, Highland Park, River Rouge, Grosse Pointe

Landmarks: Downtown & Midtown · Southwest Detroit · I-94 industrial corridor · Corktown

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What’s included

Parking lots & truck docks

Plowing starts automatically at 1½" of snow. Smaller equipment clears around buildings first; loaders with rubber-edged pushers and V-plow dump trucks clear open lots. Docks and wells are cleared with loaders.

Salting & ice management

Bulk salting with truck-mounted hydraulic spreaders. We pre-buy salt for the whole season and stockpile it for our customers only — and can keep a pile at your building.

Sidewalks & entrances

Under 2" we sweep with skid-steer rotary brooms; over 2" we plow with rubber cutting edges. Steps and tight areas are detailed by hand, and salt is applied mechanically for even coverage.

Stacking & snow hauling

We stack snow high to keep parking spaces, and can haul snow completely off site. Handicap spaces and building fronts never become storage piles.

Commercial Snow Removal FAQs for Detroit

When do you start plowing in Detroit?

Service starts automatically at 1½ inches of snowfall, or at your request. Some Detroit properties prefer service at 2 inches or every time it snows — we set the trigger with you before the season.

Do you salt Detroit parking lots and sidewalks?

Yes. Lots and docks are bulk-salted with truck-mounted hydraulic spreaders, and walkways are salted with powered spreaders for accurate, even placement. We buy salt for the full season in advance, so shortages do not affect our customers.

Are you available 24/7?

Yes. Snow does not stop at 5 p.m., and neither do we. If your Detroit facility starts at 3 a.m., we plan the route so your lot and walks are open before then, and we respond to service calls by radio dispatch.

Can you come back when the city plow blocks our drive?

Yes. When municipal plows push snow back into your approaches, we return to re-open them — especially important for healthcare, senior living, and any site that needs emergency-vehicle access.

How is commercial snow removal priced?

Common options are a seasonal contract, per-push pricing, or per-event pricing, with salt billed per application or included. We walk the site and recommend the structure that fits your risk and budget. Read our contract guide.