Costs of Winnipeg Snow Removal
The costs can vary depending on certain items, but generally snow removal in Winnipeg ranges from $65 to $250 per month for residential properties. See further discussion below on what causes the price to change. Commercial properties include too many variables to provide a range, but the price range can be anywhere from $250 to $5,000+ per month.
The costs involved with professional snow removal will vary depending on many aspects of your property, your area of the city and the contract you're hiring. While you should always ask questions, below are some key considerations that are made when a snow removal company reviews your property and provides an estimate:
Type of Property
Residential or Commercial, the type of property matters. Most residential areas in Winnipeg have restrictions around when snow removal can occur, whereas most commercial areas do not, this provides additional flexibility to the snow removal companies on the hours they can operate and clear the property.
Size of Property
The size of the area that needs clearing is the primary consideration for all snow removal contractors. If your driveway is small, it will be more expensive than if your driveway were smaller. The fact remains snow removal companies are offering labour in exchange for money so the longer the job, the more expensive it is.
Proximity & Service Area
Certain snow removal companies operate in certain areas of the city. If you hire a company that largely operates in Tuxedo to clear your snow in the North end, it will be substantially more expensive than hiring a Winnipeg snow removal company that operates in your area. It's always wise to ask your professional which areas they prefer to operate in to save on their fuel costs and reduce the price you pay for service.
Expected Response Time
Most snow removal companies in Winnipeg will generally clear the snow either at a certain amount of snowfall or on a regular schedule. If you have a special request of it being cleared outside of their normal schedule or you wish for it to be cleared more frequently, then you will be charged more.
Snow Hauling
Some snow removal companies will offer an additional service of hauling your snow away to another location and off your property. Typically this is only offered to commercial property owners as they usually need the space taken up by snow piles for customer parking. However, some snow removal companies will offer this service to residential property owners at an increased cost.
Payment Frequency
Most snow removal companies in Winnipeg will offer discounted rates if you're willing to pay upfront at the season for the entire season (annual payment). This saves them precious time from collecting payment from customers on a monthly or weekly basis. Although, some snow removal companies are on a per-clearing basis, which will often be their most expensive option because they're not guarateed to have you as a continuing customer. When you're considering hiring a snow removal company, consider your plan for the entire season - it can save you money!
Special Requirements
Some snow removal professionals will upcharge based on certain requirements of your property. For example if your driveway is steep or winding, this will increase the cost of snow removal because it requires additional time and labour to maneuver your property. Other special requirements include the material of your driveway, if your driveway is cobble stone, bricks or gravel, typically this surface is not smooth and uniform which makes snow removal more challenging. Any additional challenges faced by your snow removal expert will typically be faced with increased cost.
What Does All This Mean?
As you can see above, there are a lot of variables a Winnipeg snow removal professional will consider when they're pricing your property for a season of snow removal. Now that you're aware of the ways in which snow removal pricing can vary, you should consider these when you're hiring and discussing pricing with your snow removal professional.
What's Next?
If you've made the decision to hire a Winnipeg snow removal professional, our service can help your property, be it a commercial or residential property find the best company to fit the build and ensure your lot and driveway is clear of any snow throughout Winnipeg's long winter season. You can get a free Snow Removal quote using our online tool to send a quote to all trusted snow removal experts in Winnipeg!
