What a snow removal proposal is for
Customers struggle to guess what a winter will cost, so offering both per push and seasonal plans lets them choose between paying for what falls and paying one fixed price. The top plan bundles walks, salting and roof snow, which matters most to older homeowners.
What to put on a snow removal proposal
- The same property in each plan.
- Per push or seasonal pricing.
- Areas and services included.
- Caps on pushes, if any.
- One acceptance line.
A worked example
The same two-car driveway. Price each plan from your own rates and route costs.
Option 1: Good: per push. Pay only when it snows past the trigger depth.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveway plowing, per push | 1 | visit | Your price |
Option 2: Better: seasonal driveway. One price for the season's driveway plowing.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal plowing contract, driveway | 1 | each | Your price |
Option 3: Best: full season service. Driveway, walks, salting and roof snow when needed.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal plowing contract, driveway | 1 | each | Your price |
| Walkway and steps, season | 1 | each | Your price |
| Ice melt, season | 1 | each | Your price |
| Roof snow removal, as needed | 2 | hour | Your price |
Say in the notes how a very heavy winter is handled in the seasonal plans, such as unlimited pushes or a cap.
Line items snow removal companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway plowing, per push | visit | Each time you plow; say the trigger depth. |
| Seasonal plowing contract | each | Unlimited or capped pushes for a flat price. |
| Walkway and steps shoveling | visit | By hand or snowblower. |
| Salt or ice melt application | visit | Product and whether it is pet safe. |
| Sidewalk clearing, city walk | ft | Some cities require it within a time after snowfall. |
| Commercial lot plowing | visit | By lot size and trigger. |
| Snow relocation or hauling | load | When there is nowhere left to pile it. |
| Roof snow removal | hour | From the ground or roof, with safety gear. |
| Ice dam steaming | hour | Steam, not chipping. |
| Snow stakes install | each | Marks edges before the first snow. |
| Damage repair allowance | each | Turf or edge damage from plowing, repaired in spring. |
Terms and deposit language for snow removal
- Deposit. Seasonal contracts are often paid up front or in monthly installments; per-push customers may keep a card on file.
- Payment. Seasonal: up front or monthly. Per push: billed after each storm or monthly.
- Warranty. Not a warranty trade. Say how you handle turf, edge or mailbox damage from plows, and how to report it.
- Service starts at the trigger depth stated; drifting and blowing snow may need extra visits.
- Plowing order depends on the route; say the target time after snowfall ends.
- Ice can form after service; ice melt reduces but does not remove slip risk.
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer and the job.
- Check each option's name, its one-line difference and its lines.
- Add your prices; each option totals on its own.
- Set tax, the deposit and the good-until date.
- Print it, download it, or send it from Koira so the customer can pick and sign on the phone.
Free tools for snow removal
The same proposal for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.