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A Guide to Choosing the Best Snow Plowing Services

Or Let Your Back do the Talking

Snow season is right around the corner. Does anyone remember when it snowed on Halloween 2020? I do. Way to early. Fortunately that was an inch or two. But as the season rolls on inches turn into feet.

It can be difficult to find a reliable snow plowing service in Acton. Like anything, it takes time and patience to find the right person or company.

Do it yourselfers (like myself) will scoff at hiring a plow man. Shovelling snow is good exercise we'll say. My kid will do it (ha!). The first big snowfall is exciting. The second and beyond? No thanks!

Through ardent research (and asking 'round the hood) I wanted to provide an overview of how to find that perfect Plow Guy (or Gal).

First, lets talk about the types of Snow Plow services:

• Residential: Driveways, sidewalks, private roads. Essentially you
• Commercial: Parking lots, commercial driveways, large spaces. Essentially who you work for
• Municipal: City streets, public areas. Acton DPW!

Great. We've got semantics out of the way. Well then, what should one look for in a Snow Plow service?

• Experience: Years in business, customer reviews, and testimonials.
• Equipment: Types and maintenance of snow plows, additional tools like salt spreaders.
• Response Time: How quickly they can reach you after a snowfall.
• Insurance: Ensure they have proper insurance in case of any damages.

Those are resonable suggestions, right?

How much should it cost? There are varying cost considerations:

• Pricing models: Per push, per event, or seasonal contract.
• Additional costs: Salting, shoveling walkways, or moving large snow piles.

If you're lucky enough to get one on the phone here are some questions to ask your potential Snow Plower:

• How do they prioritize clients during large snow events?
• What backup plans do they have for equipment failures?
• Can they provide references from other clients?
• Do you offer eco-friendly de-icing solutions?
• What safety protocols do you do to prevent damage to property or landscapes?

So what to do? DIY vs Pro? Ask your back and then your wallet.

Hiring a pro comes with great peace of mind. Enjoy the hot cocoa or Irish Coffee. Let the professional do the work. If you are in the market for a Snow Plow professional do your research. Hopefully this guide will have given you a solid framework to find that special Snow Plow professional. ⛄