What percentage of contract to pay subs?

[Michael F]

I wanted to know what percentage of a contract (face value) do you pay a subcontractor? We get roughly 90-100 inches of snow a year, 15-20 events. Thanks

 

[John Allin]

Most contractors I know that use subs, pay subs by the hour and charge by the push. More profit that way. If you're a SIMA member, most members will assist in educating you if this doesn't feel right to you.... but my experience is that this is the preferred (although, not only) method.

 

[Nebraska]

Ideally what percent of total revenue off snowfall would you like as subcontractor expenditure? 25%??? We are using 7 subs and I am at about 22%.