snow plowing rates
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snow plowing rates
You may think that it's a bit early, but snow will be here in the northern states soon enough. Up until last winter my plowing rig (86 F250 w/old Boss plow) wasn't reliable enough that I would be willing to advertise and commit to any big plowing accounts, now with my super duty and a 9' snoway plow that I started using last winter, I'm confident enough to do so.
My question: To those of you that do alot of plowing, how do you determine your rates? What are some of the service options you offer? Is there a minimum amount, say 1", before you'll go out? Or are you to clean when any snow accumulates? Do you charge more when there's a larger accumulation?
Since this is a diverse online community and it's doubtful that we'll be bidding against each other, I would hope that we could share what works and warn others about what doesn't without letting go of "trade secrets". I am not suggesting that anyone "Fix" prices, but we should be able to explain to our customers our pricing structure.
My question: To those of you that do alot of plowing, how do you determine your rates? What are some of the service options you offer? Is there a minimum amount, say 1", before you'll go out? Or are you to clean when any snow accumulates? Do you charge more when there's a larger accumulation?
Since this is a diverse online community and it's doubtful that we'll be bidding against each other, I would hope that we could share what works and warn others about what doesn't without letting go of "trade secrets". I am not suggesting that anyone "Fix" prices, but we should be able to explain to our customers our pricing structure.
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Originally Posted by Yeti
Check this site out.. www.plowsite.com you'll find a lot of good info there
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In WV we are doing 50 per hour on large lots. This allows for small or large snows.
Lots of guys charge a minimum of 35 just to drop the blade. After all you did have to drive to the location and small lots or driveways tend to be a pain because the snow has to go somewhere.
I think you will be very happy with your Snoway, mine is 7 years old now. The down pressure is great for driveways because you can back drag away from the garage door.
Lots of guys charge a minimum of 35 just to drop the blade. After all you did have to drive to the location and small lots or driveways tend to be a pain because the snow has to go somewhere.
I think you will be very happy with your Snoway, mine is 7 years old now. The down pressure is great for driveways because you can back drag away from the garage door.
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