What a snow removal work order is for
Plow drivers work in the dark at three in the morning, and every property has its hazards hidden under snow: a curb, a sprinkler head, a low wall. A work order per stop with where to pile snow, what to avoid and what to salt keeps the plow out of the lawn and the driver out of trouble.
What to put on a snow removal work order
- Address and areas to clear.
- Where to pile snow.
- Obstacles: curbs, walls, sprinkler heads.
- Salt instructions and product.
- Time of service recorded.
A worked example
A residential stop on the storm route. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plow driveway, push to the right side | 1 | visit | Your price |
| Shovel walk and steps | 1 | visit | Your price |
| Pet-safe ice melt on steps | 1 | visit | Your price |
Put the hazards in site notes and record the time of service. Time stamps settle questions after a slip.
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. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for snow removal
The same work order 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.