Pricing and Equipment
- Commercial snow plowing rates are $50 to $200 per hour for parking lots.
- The average cost of residential snow removal is $30 to $100 for up to 6 inches.
- Snow plowers typically charge $25 to $75 per hour.
- A personal snow plow attachment costs $500 to $2,000.
- A business can earn about $50,000 per truck each winter.
Billing and Contracts
- Salting costs $125 per yard.
- Billing can be by the inch, hour, or project-based.
- Commercial contracts typically have different lengths than residential, and include specific frequency and timing of plowing.
Making Money in Snow Removal
To make money in snow removal:
- Advertise your services.
- Offer to shovel for neighbors.
- Set fair prices based on your area.
- Thank neighbors for shoveling with a friendly note.
Creating an Invoice
To make an invoice for snow removal, use a snow removal invoice template to create and download a customized invoice with company and client information.
Snow Plowing Calculations and Advice
- To calculate snow plowing costs: Cost = Area x Plowing Rate.
- Example: Clearing 3,000 square feet at $1.50 per square foot, the cost is $4,500.
- Snow plowing pushes snow aside; snow removal hauls it away.
- Avoid shoveling past a certain age if health and ability are limiting; consider hiring help instead.
- Important plowing tips:
- Do not drive too fast for conditions.
- Avoid making sharp turns.
- Keep a safe distance from curbs.