Monday, August 11, 2008
HELP WANTED: SNOWPLOWER CONTRACTORS
GC Network is looking to add snowplowing businesses to our listings. Last year, we spoke with a lot of people on the lookout for someone to plow snow from their residential driveways and it seemed as though there were less folks offering this valuable service.
Homeowners, if you are looking for someone to plow your driveway, it is important that you recognize all of the aspects involved in getting your job done. We believe that one of the reasons that residential snow plowing contractors are hard to find is that the costs of fuel and liability insurance are making it difficult for them to make money by providing this service.
Often, it is not the size of the driveway that determined the majority of the fee; it is the cost of getting to that driveway. We all know that gas is horrendously expensive today and it is taking a huge toll on all of our tradesmen especially those involved in over the road activities such as snow plowing. However, there is a great way to combat this cost. Talk to your neighbors, if you can get together with three or four of them, you can offer your snow plow company a very attractive situation and chances are, if he can save money by plowing a handful of properties in a concentrated area, he will be happy to share some of that savings with you. We love this idea because less traveling to and from jobs means using less energy and expelling less waste. You have just done something Green in the midst of all that snow!
Gone are the days of the non-professional snow plowing service. Many businesses and individuals have learned the hard way that having liability insurance is a must. We have all heard those stories about the snow plow guy who pulls someone who had gone off the road in a storm out of a ditch, only to be later sued for damaging her bumper. It is not easy being a Good Samaritan anymore and so you can expect to pay your snow plowing fees via invoice versus a little cash and a handshake.
Your snow plow driver is a professional and a business man, much the same as any other contractor you might hire to provide a service at your home. They are great people who work long hours in risky weather to earn the fees associated with their services. Ours even jumps out of the truck to shovel the walkway. I am sure it is included in his fee but on a cold, snowy morning I am very grateful for this extra service!
If you have a terrific snowplowing contractor, send him to GC Network so that we can tell all your friends and neighbors about him!
Homeowners, if you are looking for someone to plow your driveway, it is important that you recognize all of the aspects involved in getting your job done. We believe that one of the reasons that residential snow plowing contractors are hard to find is that the costs of fuel and liability insurance are making it difficult for them to make money by providing this service.
Often, it is not the size of the driveway that determined the majority of the fee; it is the cost of getting to that driveway. We all know that gas is horrendously expensive today and it is taking a huge toll on all of our tradesmen especially those involved in over the road activities such as snow plowing. However, there is a great way to combat this cost. Talk to your neighbors, if you can get together with three or four of them, you can offer your snow plow company a very attractive situation and chances are, if he can save money by plowing a handful of properties in a concentrated area, he will be happy to share some of that savings with you. We love this idea because less traveling to and from jobs means using less energy and expelling less waste. You have just done something Green in the midst of all that snow!
Gone are the days of the non-professional snow plowing service. Many businesses and individuals have learned the hard way that having liability insurance is a must. We have all heard those stories about the snow plow guy who pulls someone who had gone off the road in a storm out of a ditch, only to be later sued for damaging her bumper. It is not easy being a Good Samaritan anymore and so you can expect to pay your snow plowing fees via invoice versus a little cash and a handshake.
Your snow plow driver is a professional and a business man, much the same as any other contractor you might hire to provide a service at your home. They are great people who work long hours in risky weather to earn the fees associated with their services. Ours even jumps out of the truck to shovel the walkway. I am sure it is included in his fee but on a cold, snowy morning I am very grateful for this extra service!
If you have a terrific snowplowing contractor, send him to GC Network so that we can tell all your friends and neighbors about him!
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