NAICS Code for Snow Removal Business
The NAICS code for a snow removal business is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. When plowing driveways and parking lots is a stand-alone service, Census puts it in 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. If you combine it with landscaping as seasonal property maintenance, the right code is 561730, and highway and bridge snow clearing is 488490. Federal snow removal notices can use any of these, so check the code on each one.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561790 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 561730 Landscaping Services | You plow snow in winter and do landscaping the rest of the year (seasonal property maintenance). | $9.5 million or less in receipts |
| 488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation | You clear snow from highways and bridges. | $18 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- NAICS code for a pressure washing business (also 561790)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a snow removal business?
The NAICS code for a snow removal business is 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. When plowing driveways and parking lots is a stand-alone service, Census puts it in 561790, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. If you combine it with landscaping as seasonal property maintenance, the right code is 561730, and highway and bridge snow clearing is 488490. Federal snow removal notices can use any of these, so check the code on each one.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561790?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561790 with $9 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.