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[melver78]

Hi guys I just start doing snow removal with a snow thrower I been doing some driveways and small stores.. but I don't know how much do I have to charge for driveways and what are the rates in Michigan .... I will appreciate yr help..

[Spool it up]

what size path ?

[melver78]

I been blowing a 100 ft driveways

[Spool it up]

what size path does the blower clear in inches ( 24,32,36,48,52 ) ?
i charge by the sq.ft. with blowers

just figure how many sq. ft. you can clear in 1 hr. (keeeping total accumulation and precipitaion type in mind ).
multiply that by your hourly rate ,of course with a minimum rate of 1 hour to start .

always a cash deal with this type of application.

[melver78]

I have 22'' blower,,, but I hear that some people are charging 25 buckw for driveway...that's true??

[Spool it up]

Originally Posted by melver78

I have 22'' blower,,, but I hear that some people are charging 25 buckw for driveway...that's true??

1000 ft driveway or 50 ft driveway ?


believe none of what you HEAR , and half of what you see


minus $4.00 gallon brings you to approx. $18.00 .
shoot for the stars kid .


push the salt , thats where the profit is .
dont give it away . its cheaper to stay home with popcorn and a good movie .

[leolkfrm]

i know of someone here willing to pay $50 to have a blower instead of a plow,....get a 24 to 30 inch 10hp machine(still easy to handle) and charge accordingly for the service....you are providing a premium service and should command the compensation

[OC&D]

I think you should just have them pay you in beer instead.

[Greenstar lawn]

Originally Posted by OC&D

I think you should just have them pay you in beer instead.

Yeah at least a 6 pack.

In my part of Michigan for your standard 2 car drive its $30 and if any walk ways need to get shoveled maybe an ex $5.i try to upsell robo melt but it's tough for residentials to sign up for it. This is for snow plowing I just saw you were using a blower

[willshome]

walkways are the good money maker for me most plow guys do not want to get out of their nice warm truck (smart) and shovel a walkway, so if your willing to get out and do walkways as a add-on but you have to bill to make it worth your time