Few questions about shoveling snow for money?

Question

With all the new games that came out this year I'm in need of cash. It just snowed where I live, and still is so my first question is: Do people like to shovel (or in my case get their sidewalks shoveled) when the snow settles down or when it completely stops? Or do people generally allow the snow to reach a certain height before shoveling?

My second question is should I go out early (e.g 10 AM) or a little later in the afternoon? And what should I say if a child/teen opens the door? I'm somewhat prepared for an adult, but will be left dumbstruck if something around my own age answers the door. Next question is, how do I ask them?

In the fall when I went raking leaves I'd say,"Would you like me to rake your yard?" but what should I in this case? "Would you like me to shovel your sidewalk?" Or "would you like me to shovel the snow?" Which sounds better?

Last question would be, how much should I charge? I'd normally charge $5, but how much should I increase my price if there's more snow. Oh, and do people expect you to throw salt down as well?

Answer 1

Shovel immediately after the snow stops or is about to stop. Watch the weather reports to know when the snow is stopping.



Charge 5 per hour or 20 to 25 dollars for a medium driveway/walkway, depending on your area and how much show would need to be moved. For example, more for a long driveway, or for a stairway. You are going to have to decide on a price when you see what the job entails.



Most people provide and throw down their own salt after you are done.

Answer 2

Make Money Shoveling Snow

Answer 3

i am 17 and shovel and plow with an atv and we always make over 1000 dollars. people will pay alot of money for this utility. i charge from 30-100 depending on the size of the sidewalk and driveway. we never charge by the hour.

Answer 4

People like to get their sidewalks shovelled but don't like to pay for it, because sidewalks are used by everyone NOT just them so they want everyone to pay.



Get out early, like 7 a.m. because people are starting to go out to work then and want the shovelling done by the time they get out of their houses.



Would you like me to shovel the snow in your driveway and just outside your property - sound better.



You should charge $5 per hour and then work a bit slow so you can charge for 2 hours instead of just one.

Answer 5

i shovel snow for money. I do mostly driveways (make most money) and some sidewalks and also say would you like your driveway or sidewalk shovled ? thats what i say anyways and most of the time i make good money.