How many inches of snow do I need to plow?

You should push just enough snow with each pass to get the job done efficiently without overloading your equipment. A good rule of thumb is to use a full blade width for two inches of snow or less, three quarters of the blade for four inches of snow and a half blade for six inches of snow or more.

When should I start plowing snow?

For others, a general rule of thumb is to plow before it becomes difficult to use the parking lot, driveway, or sidewalk safely. For a construction site parking lot full of trucks this could be as high as 6 inches or a low as a dusting for standard lots.

What happens if you don’t plow snow?

Not shoveling can damage your driveway. When snow melts, the melt water trickles into the cracks and crevices of your driveway. The melting and refreezing snow could coat your driveway in ice, making it one large slip hazard.

Do you plow 1 inch of snow?

Most experienced professionals will tell you it’s always best to plow with the storm. The deeper the snow, the harder the job. Deep snow also decreases your productivity. If you expect snow accumulation of greater than one inch, you should plan on plowing.

Is plowing snow difficult?

Plowing snow for a living is similar to long-haul trucking in the sense that it might not seem like a job that’s all that physically demanding, but it really is. A person’s body isn’t meant to be sitting in a small space like that for hours on end.

How do you price snow clearing?

Basic Pricing of Companies Every time snow is cleared, an amount of $30 to $50 is charged per push. Most companies charge on the amount of snow cleared per inch. Per inch $60 to $95 is charged up to 6 inches. For an additional inch, $30 is charged.

Should you clear snow off your driveway?

It’s a good idea to shovel or clear away snow after it falls and not wait for multiple snowfalls to build up on top of each other. Otherwise, a thick layer of ice will form, making it harder for a driveway snow plow, blower, or shovel to get the job done.

Should I shovel snow off the sidewalk?

Residents and business owners are encouraged to shovel snow from sidewalks and driveway openings back onto their property instead of the streets. Multifamily property owners must clear snow and ice from public walkways and sidewalks on and in front of their property.

Do you plow in float mode?

Most modern plows will have a float mode which allows the plow to move up and down over bumpy or uneven terrain. If your plow doesn’t have a float mode, simply press the down button until the bottom edge of the plow touches the ground.

Should you shovel 2 inches of snow?

Shovel after every few inches of snow that falls or wait until the storm ends and remove the snow in layers. Remove only as much snow as you’re comfortable lifting. Then use a garden variety shovel with sides, like #2, to shovel what’s left out of the way.