Where snow removal companies buy
Snow removal companies buy salt and ice melt by the pallet before the season starts.
| Supplier | Type | What their own site says | Pro program |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiteOne Landscape Supply | Distributor | Landscape supplies, irrigation and agronomic products from local branches, with a Partners Program for pros. | Partners Program |
| Sunbelt Rentals | Rental | Equipment and tool rental through a national network of locations. | Ask at the counter |
| Lowe's | Retailer | Runs MyLowe's Pro Rewards for small and mid-sized pros, with points from the first dollar spent. | MyLowe's Pro Rewards |
From each supplier's own site on the date in the sources; call your branch before you plan around it.
Your counter list
The items snow removal companies buy every week, from the van stock on our tools list. Ask each supplier for a price on these first; they decide which account saves you the most.
| Item | Why it is on the list |
|---|---|
| Rock salt and ice melt | Every storm |
| Plow cutting edges and pins | Field repairs |
| Hydraulic fluid and hoses | Field repairs |
| Snow stakes | Marking drive edges |
| Shear bolts and spark plugs for blowers | Keeping blowers running |
For the first order, price the starter kit too: plow truck or a plow on your pickup; walk-behind snow blower; snow shovels and pushers; salt spreader, walk-behind or tailgate; backpack blower; ice chisel and scraper; warm, reflective gear and traction cleats. Bigger purchases to price at a dealer or rental house: heavy-duty two-stage snow blower; v-plow or wing plow; skid steer with snow pusher; liquid anti-icing sprayer; second truck.
Opening a trade account
Bring your business name, tax ID and license number, and a credit application if you want terms. The big-box programs are compared row by row on Home Depot Pro vs Lowe's Pro. For the tools themselves, the snow removal tools list has prices read on the makers' own sites (Toro, STIHL).
When supplier prices change
Update your snow removal price list the same week a supplier raises prices. In Koira, that price list is what your estimates are built from.
Sources
- SiteOne: Home, checked October 9, 2026
- Sunbelt Rentals: About, checked October 9, 2026
- Lowe's: MyLowe's Pro Rewards announcement, checked October 9, 2026
Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.