Seasonal Contract vs. Per-Storm Snow Removal: Which Saves You Money?

Madison averages somewhere north of 45 inches of snow a year, but the spread is huge — some winters barely crack 30 inches, others bury us past 60. That variability is exactly why homeowners and property managers ask us the same question every fall: should I sign a seasonal snow contract or just pay per storm?

How each option works

• Per-storm: you pay a flat rate each time we plow and salt. Predictable per visit, but the total swings with the winter.
• Seasonal: you pay one price for the whole season regardless of how many times it snows. Predictable total, priced around a typical winter.

When seasonal wins

Seasonal contracts make the most sense for commercial lots, HOAs, and anyone who simply cannot have snow sitting — the crew auto-dispatches at a trigger depth, so your lot is cleared before tenants or customers arrive, no phone call required. If a hard winter hits, you are protected against the overage.

When per-storm wins

For a single residential driveway, or if you are comfortable clearing light snows yourself and only want a plow for the big ones, per-storm keeps you from paying for a winter that may not show up. Our estimator prices both so you can compare — pick "Snow Removal," and toggle between per-visit and seasonal to see the two totals side by side.