Snow blowing and shoveling services usually charge between $25 and $75 per hour. With a snow plow, you may be able to set your price at anywhere from $30 to about $100 for a single visit, or $350 to $450 for seasonal snow plow services to one customer (with a maximum number of visits in the seasonal contract).

Does shoveling snow count as exercise?

As an exercise and health researcher, I can confirm that snow shovelling is an excellent physical activity. It works both your upper and lower body, and these sorts of activities done regularly can reduce your risk for heart disease and premature death.

How much money can you make shoveling driveways?

Let’s say you charge $20 per driveway. It takes me less than 20 min to do it, but for the sake of naysayers let’s assume it takes you an hour to do it. Right then and there, you are making more than the minimum wage. $20 an hour is a very good rate.

How much should I pay my kids to shovel snow?

I’d say that for shoveling snow, $10 to $20 makes sense as a starting point for most jobs. But be prepared to adjust from there depending on your expectations. Do you want the kids to shovel your driveway as well as the sidewalk?

How much does it cost to plow a driveway?

Snow plowing a driveway costs $30 to $70 per visit on average. The average price to snowblow a steep or gravel driveway costs $50 to $100 or more. Driveway snow removal sometimes includes the sidewalk and costs depend on the length, condition, slope, design, and material of the driveway. Plowing costs less than snow hauling or removal.

How much does it cost for snow removal?

Snow Removal Prices. The average cost of residential snow removal is $30 to $100 for up to 6″ and $30 per additional 6″. Snow plowers charge $25 to $75 per hour, with contract prices at $200 to $600 per season. Commercial snow plowing rates are $50 to $200 per hour for parking lots and $150 to $350 per acre for salting.