PRICING MODELS:
There are 4 main pricing models to work with in the snow removal industry.
- Per event pricing. Per event pricing is a snow service based on accumulated snow fall within a specific period of time. As an example, you would pay per inch when snow is falling continually. When the snow stops falling for a period of four hours, for example, a new event starts when the snow starts falling again and the cycle continues. This is a cost effective snow removal plan as your company is not paying per push, but per inch.
- Seasonal pricing is the most effective snow pricing model for locations which experience heavy snow fall. A seasonal price is a dollar amount paid out evenly over a 5 or 6 month period. The dollar amount paid is paid out, no matter how much snow falls or how little snow falls. This is great for budgeting your annual snow fall expenses. It also ensures you will not blow your snow budget too early in the season!
- Per push pricing is typically based on plowing 1-3 inches of snow each time the snow hits a predetermined trigger, which is usually 1 inch. This can be a more expensive servicing model as the company does not have control over the frequency of services.
- Hourly pricing is the last of the 4 pricing models. It is also the most expensive. Snow service per hour range from $150 per hour to $350 per hour. The company has no control over the expense as snow pushing can get expensive quickly especially with untrained or new snow plow drivers.