Snow Business Pricing Cheatsheet
Quick-reference pricing for residential and commercial, regional benchmarks, red flags, and negotiation scripts. Bookmark or print for the season.
Jump to the GuidePricing Ranges (2026)
| Tier | Per-Push | Seasonal |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — 2-car driveway | $45–$65 | $350–$650 |
| Residential — long/complex | $65–$95 | $650–$900 |
| Commercial — small (5–15k sqft) | $150–$300 | $2,000–$5,500 |
| Commercial — medium (15–40k) | $300–$550 | $6,000–$12,000 |
| Commercial — large (40k+) | $550–$800+ | $12,000–$25,000+ |
Regional Rate Benchmarks
| Region | Residential per-push | Small commercial per-push |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest (Chicago, Detroit) | $45–$75 | $180–$450 |
| Northeast (NYC, Boston) | $55–$95 | $220–$550 |
| Mountain West (Denver, SLC) | $50–$85 | $200–$500 |
| Canada (Toronto, Ottawa) | CAD$60–$100 | CAD$250–$600 |
Ranges vary by storm frequency, salt cost, and site complexity. Always run the pricing formula (Module 5) before quoting.
Red Flags — Walk Away
- Client refuses to sign a written contract
- Insurance broker says 'your regular policy will cover snow' — it won't
- Sub can't produce a snow-endorsed COI on demand
- Contract has no defined trigger depth
- National sub SLA under 2 hours with chargebacks
- Salt supplier can't guarantee delivery in December
Quick Negotiation Scripts
Client pushes on price
"I could match a $2,500 lower bid, but at that price a contractor is netting $18/hr after salt and fuel — that's the person who goes dark by January. My price holds up in a heavy winter or a light one."
Client wants 1-hr response
"A guaranteed 1-hour response means a truck reserved for your property exclusively — I can quote that as a dedicated-truck contract at [+40%]. My 3-hour response is a hard commitment I can hit every storm."
Client wants net-60
"Net-30 is standard. I can offer net-60 with a 3% price adjustment to cover carrying cost. Which works better?"
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