Snow Stakes vs. Driveway Markers (and How to Stake Your Driveway)

Snow Stakes vs. Driveway Markers

​Snow stakes are orange driveway markers (either plastic or fiberglass) that are used in winter to help identify the edges of driveways and roadways. These snow stakes make it easier for homeowners, visitors, and snowplow operators to see where the driveway or roadway is located, preventing damage to lawns, gardens, and other landscaping features. Snow stakes are required along driveways in order to receive service and need to be installed by either the homeowner or West Metro prior to the snow season. 

West Metro Driveway Markers are 4’ tall white and green markers labeled with our business name and logo. These markers allow our drivers to easily locate properties at night and in snowy conditions with limited visibility. These markers have dramatically improved our response time. Just like snow stakes, West Metro Driveway Markers are required in order to receive service.

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How to Properly Install Your Snow Stakes

​If a homeowner chooses to install snow stakes, there are several guidelines which should be followed:

• Snow stakes should be placed 5 to 10 feet apart from each other along the edge of the driveway, with the stake closest to the street installed on the corner where the driveway meets the street.
• Snow stakes should be placed at every pivot/turn of the driveway, as well as corners of sidewalks.
• At least 3 snow stakes should be placed along each side of the driveway.
• Snow stakes should be at least 32” tall to ensure visibility.
• Snow stakes should be placed at least 6” in the ground to ensure sturdiness.

• Tip: Install stakes before the ground freezes for easier installation.

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Hire West Metro to Install Your Snow Stakes

• If you hire West Metro to install your snow stakes, we replace broken, missing, or damaged snow stakes for free.
• We guarantee to have your snow stakes installed prior to the first serviceable snowfall. 
• We collect our snow stakes at the end of winter.
• We use both Fiberglass and Rebounding Plastic snow stakes.
  • 48” heavy duty Fiberglass stakes along the road (to withstand the city plow’s snow wake)
  • 32” Plastic Rebounding stakes along your driveway’s edge (which rebound if driven over and won’t scratch car doors). 
  • Watch a video HERE of our Plastic Rebounding Snow Stakes in action!​​