We serve primarily our year-round maintenance customers. However, there are times when we have capacity on one of our routes and can add a "snow-only" client.

Well ... it's hard to argue with that logic. However, in most cases, local ordinances require a more proactive approach. Really, it's just being a good neighbor. Public sidewalks on your property are typically required by law to be cleared within 24 hours of the cessation of snowfall. Unplowed parking lots present a risk to homeowners and customers. It's just good sense to minimize slippery conditions.

It really depends on the snowstorm. A Snow and Ice Management contractor must balance the cost of maintaining a large fleet of equipment and personnel with the ability of the market to pay. Large entities, such as airports, pay a fixed price per year - regardless of how much or how little snow actually falls. This allows them to have staff ready at all times to respond to snowy conditions. Most clients do not want to cover such extreme overhead costs. For that reason, it may take a while to complete operations after larger storms. Typically, we aim to be complete within 24 hours of the cessation of snowfall - but sometimes that's just not possible.