Snow removal contracts can be complex and hard to interpret, so it is crucial that you select a provider with clear contracts that offer transparency.
Per push or per event contracts or seasonal ones can give both you and your client more security in terms of pricing stability. By eliminating weather-dependent fluctuations that increase costs during blizzard months or decrease them during leaner snowfall months, these contracts remove price volatility altogether.
All-Inclusive Pricing
There are various kinds of snow removal contracts available, and each offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. When choosing between per-event contracts, time and materials agreements or seasonal ones it’s essential that both parties involved clearly communicate what services will be covered under their agreement in order to avoid miscommunication and ensure both understand what’s included within it.
Per-event contracts allow you to charge clients a flat rate per snow event, making this an attractive solution in areas with very low snowfall or when clients want to reduce spending on unnecessary services. Unfortunately, this type of agreement leaves you vulnerable to extreme weather conditions; should there be no snow for an extended period, you risk losing revenue.
Time and materials contracts may be an ideal solution for commercial properties like office buildings, retail centers or shipping depots. They cover labor costs such as salt application and deicing product installation as part of their service fee.
Reduce Liability Concerns
Written contracts that outline a clear scope of service help clients avoid potential conflicts with you and reduce concerns over liability insurance if any damage occurs during service delivery, for instance, if your snow removal team accidentally damages the driveway while plowing it, general liability would cover costs to repair or replace property damaged in such incidents.
Selecting an ideal snow removal contract for your business is crucial. A per-event or seasonally plowed contract may provide more stable income by offering fixed payments over an agreed-upon time period – especially beneficial in areas that experience unpredictable winter weather patterns.
Per push or time and materials, contracts could prove more advantageous in areas where snowfall occurs regularly. Such contracts allow flexibility for both you and your clients by decreasing risk during an otherwise expensive winter season. By setting clear payment terms and an end date, misunderstandings can be avoided while protecting your business from being jeopardized.
Peace of Mind
Snow removal contracts not only set clear expectations for the services you offer, but they can also reduce client anxiety during winter storms. Without one in place, clients might need to call several companies until one fits their needs on short notice or altogether; that uncertainty can lead to missed service requests, conflicting schedules and disagreements with clients.
With a seasonal contract, you establish a fixed fee over an agreed-upon time frame. These types of snow removal agreements can be especially useful in environments such as shopping centers that need an ongoing plow and salting schedule to prevent slipperiness on slippery surfaces and protect their patrons from slips and falls.
Save Money
Per-event contracts enable clients to pay for snow removal as and when it becomes necessary, making this pricing model ideal for areas experiencing light snowfall and mild winter conditions.
Per tonnage contracts calculate how much salt or other deicing products will be necessary in a specific amount of time, making this ideal for businesses that have set budgets for this season and want to ensure they don’t spend more than needed on deicers or too little. They help save money by making sure no surplus or deficiency orders occur.
Seasonal contracts are beneficial to both you and your clients as prices remain fixed across an entire season regardless of how many storms may hit or how intense their impact might be. Simply configure your field service software to create these contracts automatically using stored property details of clients as well as billing information from Jobber’s CRM; once they’re generated you can send them right out.