How snow plowing works at Roy properties
Snow plowing in Roy means clearing driveways, parking areas and private access roads with a plow truck and driver. Larger lots may need a second machine for corners and tight spots. A compact track loader can handle those areas. Crew members can shovel walks and doors by hand.
Roy gets about 1.82 plow events in an average season. Storms are infrequent but real. The area has logged heavy snow on Feb 5, 2017, Feb 8, 2014 and Dec 21, 2008, plus a winter weather event on Nov 22, 2010. Winter Storm Warnings average 0.57 a year. With 42 freezing nights from October to April, packed snow and ice can linger after plowing, so some jobs include de-icing.
Because few events happen each season, we price by the dispatch rather than a seasonal plan. Here is what the rates look like:
- Plow truck with driver (Ram 3500): $250 / hour
- Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500): $325 / hour
- Compact track loader with operator: $175 / hour
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 / dispatch
Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum. Ice melt and bulk salt are billed separately.