How much should snow removal cost?
Can you give me guidelines of the cost of snow shoveling, plowing, and removal. By square foot-- or by the hour?
Unfortunately I can't. Snow removal prices depends on so many factors:
- Location -- probably less expensive in Halifax than Toronto.
- Size of job -- A parking lot is not 100 times more than a driveway even if 100 times bigger.
- Competition -- The barriers to entry (truck and plow) are low. Lots of competition means low prices.
- Access -- Can the snow be pushed to the side, or must it all be moved a greater distancedue to limited access or obstructions.
- Response time -- Do you want it cleared in 3hrs or 24hrs? It's a downside of the business; all the work comes at once.
- Hourly rate -- most will not charge by the hour, because they only make money when it snows. Most prefer a monthly or seasonal contract, paid in advance.
It should be easy to get a few quotes.