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Snow Plowing 
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Prepared for:
[Client Name]

Prepared by:
[Contractor Name]

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Snow Plowing Contract

This Snow Plowing Contract (the "Contract") is made and entered on [Date] (the "Effective Date")

By and Between

[Client Name] (the “Client”), residing at [Address], and;

[Contractor Name] (the “Contractor”), having its principal place of business at [Address].

The Client and the Contractor are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as "Party"

WHEREAS the Client desires to engage the Contractor to remove the snow at its residence located at [Address] ("Property");

AND WHEREAS the Contractor who is a professional snow removal contractor has agreed to render such services to the Client.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

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Terms and Conditions

1. Scope of Services

The Contractor hereby agrees to provide the following snow removal services ("Services") to the Client: 

Plow all driveways, roads, parking areas, and sidewalks
Apply de-icing to requested areas
[Add other services]

2. Term

The Client and the Contractor hereby agree that the Services are to be rendered from [Start date] to [End date] as per the schedule mentioned below:

[Mention the schedule]

3. Payment

In consideration of the Services provided by the Contractor, the Client shall pay the total amount of $[0.00] ("Total Fee") to the Contractor. An initial deposit of $[0.00] shall be paid by the Client to the Contractor upon the signing of this Contract. The remaining balance, including any additional fees from all issued invoices, is due and fully payable upon the completion of the Services. All fees shall be invoiced [weekly/bi-weekly/monthly] to the Client. If invoices are not paid when due, the Contractor shall charge a late fee of $[0.00]. The mode of payment shall be [Cash/credit card/bank transfer] as agreed by the Parties.

The following table shows the breakdown of the Total Fee:

Description	Price per hour	Quantity/Number of hours	Subtotal
[Materials/Equipment used in the snow plowing]	$[0.00]	[1]	$[0.00]
Labor	$[0.00]	[1]	$[0.00]
[Add other services]	$[0.00]	[1]	$[0.00]

Total (Incl. of all taxes): $[0.00]

4. Performance

The Contractor shall perform the services in an efficient and timely manner and shall ensure to do the following:

 Use quality equipment and materials;
 Adhere to the pre-determined schedule;
 Obtain documents such as licenses, permits, etc. which are necessary to perform such services;
 Not obstruct the operations of the Property while rendering such services;
If the Client requests for [Snow removal/salting/any other services], the Contractor shall make sure to render such services to the Client;
[Add more such performance].

5. Insurance

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain all insurance coverages required by federal or state law during the term of this Contract, and upon request shall provide proof of such insurance to the Client. 

6. Limitation of Liability

Neither Party shall be liable to the other for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of this Contract hereunder, including but not limited to loss of profit, revenue, or equipment.

7. Indemnification

The Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the Contractor harmless against any and all direct or indirect demands, claims, liabilities, causes of action, damages, expenses, or costs arising out of willful misconduct or gross negligence by the Contractor, their employees, or their approved subcontractors.

8. Termination

This Contract may be terminated by either Party as follows:
Upon [Number of Days] days prior written notice to the other Party, with or without cause;
Upon the breach of any terms mentioned herein the Contract;
Upon completion of the Services and full payment by the Client.

9. Time is of the Essence

The Contractor acknowledges that time is of the essence for the performance of all Services mentioned herein the Contract.

10. Dispute Resolution

If any dispute arises out of this Contract that cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, the Parties agree to resolve the dispute through arbitration. There shall be [Number of Arbitrators] who shall be appointed mutually by both the Parties. The venue of Arbitration shall be [Geographical Location of Arbitration] and Seat shall be [Mention the governing law State]. The Arbitrators’ decision will be final and binding upon both Parties.

11. Independent Contractor

Nothing contained in this Contract shall be taken to establish any partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship. It is hereby understood and agreed that the Contractor is an independent contractor.

12. Miscellaneous

Notice: All notices to the parties, physical or digital, shall be made to the respective parties through their certified mailing address.
Assignment: This Contract herein is binding upon the Parties outlined in the Contract. The Contractor shall refrain from assigning this Contract, partially or as a whole, to any third party contractor or sub-contractor without the written consent of the Client.
Governing Law: The Contract and all the terms contained herein shall be governed by and construed as per the laws of [State].
Severability: In the event that any provision in this Contract is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provisions of this Contract and all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Force Majeure: If either Party is unable to perform its obligations under the terms of this Contract because of acts of God, strikes, equipment or transmission failure or damage reasonably beyond its control, or other causes, the Parties shall not be held liable for such damages.
Amendments: No modification or waiver of the provisions of this Contract shall be valid or binding on either Party unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
Legal and Binding Contract: This Contract is legal and binding between the Parties as stated above. This Contract may be entered into and is legal and binding in the [State/Court/Region]. The Parties each represent that they have the authority to enter into this Contract.
Entire Contract: The Parties acknowledge that this Contract sets forth and represents the entire Contract between both the Parties.

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Acceptance and Signature

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth above as demonstrated by their signatures as follows:

[Client Name]

[Contractor Name]

Signature

Assign signer 1

Name

Assign signer 1

Date

Assign signer 1

Signature

Assign signer 2

Name

Assign signer 2

Date

Assign signer 2

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Introduction to Snow Plowing Contract

A snow plowing contract is a binding agreement between a client and a contractor to clear the snow and ice collected at the client’s property. If you are a landscaping contractor, then it is highly profitable to add snow plowing services along with other snow removal services as a part of your offerings.

Residential and commercial customers often reach out to snow plowing and snow removal services to clear the snow and ice on their property during the winter months, especially if their location has regular snowfall.

Difference between Snow Plowing and Snow Removal Contracts

Snow Plowing Contract

A snow plowing contract is a document that records the terms and conditions to be followed during clearing the snow off a driveway or road. This snow plowing activity is evident in cities where sidewalks are covered in mountains of snow that take weeks to melt away. Plowing is less expensive than snow removal and more popular in residential settings than in commercial ones.

Snow Removal Contract

On the other hand, snow removal contracts are agreements between two parties to clear the job site entirely of snow and ice. To complete this process, more landscaping equipment, labor, resources, and money are necessary. The situation might also demand the use of different types of snow removal techniques such as snow plowing, shoveling, blowing, snow hauling, snow banking, etc.

Difference between Residential Snow Removal and Commercial Snow Removal

Residential Snow Removal

Residential snow removal is removing snow from individual households to keep the paths, parking lots, and driveways free. Homeowners are concerned about carrying out their daily duties unhindered by a large amount of snowfall. You can also service the entire area and not just individual homes by connecting with Homeowner Associations (HOAs). But the snow management job you undertake for them will probably be quick and easy but less profitable than commercial snow removal as the coverage area will be less.

Commercial Snow Removal

This process is removing snow from commercial real estate after a snowfall to make travel easier and safer. Commercial clients wish to mitigate risks and avoid expensive litigation by preventing slips and falls on their property. In addition, clients might employ you for ongoing projects to guarantee your availability throughout the winter which in turn will bring more profit to your business.

Different Types of Snow Plowing Contracts

Per Inch Contract

You can charge your customer based on the amount of snow on their property with a per-inch contract. For instance, you might have different rates for snowfall of fewer than 3 inches, 3 - 5 inches, and so on.

Per Push Contract

No matter how much snow falls, how much time passes, or how much labor is required, a per-push contract guarantees a flat rate for every snow occurrence. Every time you go out for ice removal from the property under this kind of contract, your per-push rate is applicable. Based on the weather, in the event of a snowstorm, you might receive your per-push rate for multiple days or weeks in a row.

Per Event Contract

Similar to a per-push contract, a per-event contract permits you to bill once for each snow occurrence. No matter how many days of consecutive snowfall there are, you will be paid one flat rate, including your labor and supplies.

Seasonal Contract

A seasonal contract, often known as a ‘fixed-fee contract,’ specifies a certain payment amount to be made for any work completed during a given time frame. The amount of snowfall, the number of pushes, or the amount of time, effort, or supplies used have no bearing on the rate. Although you can sign a contract for just one season, most snow removal companies prefer periods of at least three years.

Time and Materials Contract

When you work on a job for a client under a time and materials contract, the contract fee varies according to the precise services provided. This implies that the quantity of personnel, time, and resources (such as de-icing products) needed for each operation, as well as the amount of snowfall, will determine your service charge.

Essential components in a Snow Plowing Contract

Scope of Services

In this section, you must specify the services you will provide to the customer. For example, the locations you have agreed to plow (driveways, parking lots, etc), de-icing, salting services, etc.

Term

Here, you will describe the duration of the snow plowing service that is agreed upon by both parties. You can also add the start date and the end date of the schedule for more clarity.

Payment

Depending on the client’s budget, you can mention the package of all your services and the costs for each one of them. You can also add other details such as advance fee, late price, extra visit price, mode of payment, etc.

Performance

In this section, the customer must mention all the dos and don’ts for the contractor like using quality tools, sticking to the schedule, not damaging the property, etc.

Insurance

This section advises the service provider to hold insurance coverage during the term of the contract to prevent losses.

Indemnification and Liability

Include this clause in your contract to ensure that both parties acknowledge their mutual agreement to hold the other party harmless for any losses, harm, or penalties that may arise during the service term.

Termination

This clause describes the circumstances under which the service may be discontinued, which is extremely important in a contract. It addresses the reasons for termination, the parties who may do so, and the consequences of the termination.

Dispute Resolution

Here, discuss how to handle demands and disagreements that may come from either party. Indicate the number of arbitrators, the location of the arbitration, the applicable law and jurisdiction, and the number of arbitrators.

Miscellaneous

In this section, add other details such as governing law, severability, force majeure, assignment information, notice, etc.

Signatures

Include spaces to capture signatures and obtain both parties' approval in this final section. This effectively seals the agreement and serves as written consent to launch the assignment.

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Rich Editor

With Revv's intuitive Rich Editor, you can tailor your snow plowing contract to your interests. You could easily add different blocks, such as text, tables, eSignature tags, etc., by dragging and dropping them onto the page. Additionally, you can import plowing cost information into the contract by linking the template to Google Sheets.

Form Fields

An extensive contract will have repeated information in it like the snow plowing contractor's name, client’s name, client’s address, and so on. However, you don’t need to waste time writing those things repeatedly. These repetitive fields can be changed into form fields, which are fillable placeholders. The advantage is that you only need to fill out the repeating field once, and the others will be filled in automatically.

Approval Workflows

If you prefer to receive internal approvals on your snow plowing contract before sealing the deal with your clients, Revv facilitates that too. You could assign an approval workflow to a specific clause. Whenever a change happens in that clause, the workflow will be triggered and the contract will be automatically sent to the approvers.

Payments

If your client wishes to pay an advance fee based on your payment terms, they can do so from within the contract. How? By including your Stripe account with Revv, you may initiate the payment process from the contract itself.

eSignatures

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Additionally, Revv creates an Evidence Summary, a legally admissible audit trail that documents every step of the signature procedure.

Notifications

Through Revv's automated email notifications, you could maintain tabs on the progress of your contract. Revv automatically prepares and sends notification emails to both the sender and the receiver whenever a contract is sent for review, acceptance, or eSignatures. The receiver gets an email notification when a document-related action is pending, and the sender receives a notification once the action is completed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write a snow removal proposal?

To write a snow removal proposal or snow removal contract, include the following details - Scope of Services, Term, Costs, Performance, Insurance, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Termination, Dispute Resolution, Miscellaneous, and Signatures.

Is snow plowing profitable?

Yes, snow plowing is profitable and has great margins all year round. You can also visit the client’s property and offer other services like snow removal, snow blowing, snow banking, snow hauling, etc., during a snow event.

Can you make money with a plow truck?

Yes, you can make an average of $40-$60 per hour (depending on the coverage) by plowing residential snow during the winter. If you are looking for more money, you can start plowing commercial snow wherein the price is higher and so are the profits.

Is snow plowing a good business?

Yes, snow plowing is a profitable and scalable business. If you have the right types of equipment and professional skills, you too can be a part of this $20 billion snow removal industry.