When it snows, you get paid. Simple as that.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Heavy-duty snow shovel | $20-40 |
| Ice scraper/chopper | $10-20 |
| Rock salt / ice melt (50lb bag) | $10-20 |
| Snowblower (optional, used) | $0-200 |
| Warm waterproof gear | $20-50 |
| Headlamp (for early morning jobs) | $8-15 |
| Marketing materials | $10-25 |
| Total | $78-370 |
Buy a quality snow shovel (ergonomic, wide blade), ice melt, and warm waterproof clothing. If budget allows, a used snowblower from Facebook Marketplace ($100-200) will triple your speed.
Start marketing in October/November BEFORE the first snow. Offer seasonal contracts: "$X per snowfall" or "$X/month all winter." Pre-season customers are your guaranteed income.
Sign up customers in clusters -- 10 driveways on the same two streets is better than 10 driveways across town. Dense routes mean more driveways per hour and less driving.
Define what triggers service (2+ inches? Any snowfall?), when you will arrive (by 7am? Within 4 hours?), and what is included (driveway? Sidewalk? Salt?). Clear terms prevent disputes.
The money is made between 4am and 8am when people need to get to work. Set your alarm for 4am on snow days, check conditions, and start your route. First mover gets the neighborhood.
After clearing snow, apply ice melt for an extra $5-15 per driveway. It is a quick upsell that prevents re-freezing and makes your service more valuable than just shoveling.
Single driveway clearing per snowfall event. Simple pricing, easy to sell.
Driveway + front sidewalk + path to door. More complete service.
All-winter coverage. Guaranteed clearing within hours of snowfall. Best for predictable income.
Copy these templates, fill in your details, and start marketing today. Every template is tested and proven.
DON'T GET STUCK THIS WINTER. [Your Name] Snow Removal ✓ Driveway & sidewalk clearing ✓ Ice treatment included ✓ Done before 7am Per snowfall from $25 Seasonal contracts available! Lock in your spot: [Phone] Limited spots in [Neighborhood].
Winter is coming and so are my snow removal services! ❄️ Offering per-snowfall and seasonal contracts in [Area]. Driveways cleared before 7am, ice treatment included. DM or text [Number] to lock in your spot before the first snow!
"Hi! I'm [Name] and I run a snow removal service in the neighborhood. I wanted to reach out before winter to see if you'd like your driveway cleared this season. I offer per-snowfall service for $[X] or a seasonal contract for $[X]. Would you like to sign up?"
That storm was rough! Don't shovel the next one yourself. [Name] Snow Removal $[X] per snowfall • Done by 7am Text [Number] to sign up before the next storm hits.