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Snow Removal Agreement Template

Agree plowing, shovelling and de-icing for the winter — when you come out, how fast, what it costs and who handles damage — signed before the first snowfall.

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Snow removal agreement
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What is a snow removal agreement?

A snow removal agreement is a seasonal contract between a snow plowing or clearing contractor and a homeowner, business or property manager. Winter is when disputes happen fast: the plow didn't come until noon, the pile blocked the mailbox, the lawn edge got torn up, someone slipped on refrozen ice. Agreeing the trigger depth, response time, areas and pricing in advance means both sides know what to expect when the storm hits.

This template sets the season dates, the areas to be cleared and where snow is piled, the trigger depth that starts a visit, and when clearing is completed. You choose whether salting or de-icing is included, charged per application or left to the client, and whether you charge a fixed seasonal fee (optionally capped at a number of visits), per visit or per hour. It covers marking obstacles with stakes, the client's responsibility for monitoring ice between visits, damage reporting, spring lawn repairs and early termination.

Best for
Residential driveways, commercial parking lots, walkways and steps
Signed by
The snow removal contractor and the property owner or manager
Pricing
Seasonal fee (with optional visit cap), per visit or per hour, plus optional de-icing fee
Length
About 2-3 pages, initialled on every page

When to Use a snow removal agreement

  • A plowing business signing up residential driveways for the season
  • Commercial lot and sidewalk clearing for a store, office or apartment complex
  • A landscaper adding winter snow service for existing clients
  • Per-visit plowing for a client who only wants service after big storms
  • A property manager contracting snow and ice control for several walkways

What You Fill In

23 blanks, then the name and email of each person who signs: contractor, client.

1 The parties

  • Contractor (your business)*
  • Your phone or email*
  • Client (person or company)*
  • Client phone or email

2 The property

  • Property address*
  • Areas to be cleared*
  • Where snow is piled

3 The season

  • Season starts*
  • Season ends*

4 The service

  • Plow or clear when snow reaches*
  • Clearing is completed*
  • Salting or de-icing* included in the price · charged per application · not included
  • De-icing material

5 Price and payment

  • Pricing* a fixed fee for the season · a fee per visit · a fee per hour
  • Currency*
  • Fee*
  • Seasonal fee covers up to (visits)
  • Fee for each visit beyond that
  • Fee per de-icing application
  • Payment schedule*

6 Other terms

  • Client reports damage within (days)*
  • Contractor insurance
  • Governing law*

7 Who signs

  • Contractor signature and date, job title, initials on every page · The snow removal business.
  • Client signature and date, initials on every page · The property owner or manager, or for a business the person authorised to sign for it.

What the snow removal agreement Covers

  1. Areas to be cleared
  2. When the Contractor clears snow
  3. Salting and de-icing
  4. Price and payment
  5. The Client's responsibilities
  6. Damage
  7. Ending the agreement
  8. General

Using the snow removal agreement, step by step

1 Set the season and areas

Enter the property address and the season start and end dates. List each area to clear — driveway, walkways, steps, sidewalk — and say where snow should be piled.

2 Choose the trigger and response time

Enter the snow depth that triggers a visit, such as 2 inches (5 cm), and when clearing will be finished — for example within 12 hours after snowfall stops, or by 7am on business days.

3 Decide on de-icing

Choose whether salting or de-icing is included, charged per application, or not included, and note the material, such as pet-safe ice melt on walkways.

4 Set the pricing and send

Pick a seasonal fee, per-visit fee or hourly rate. For a seasonal fee you can cap the number of plowing visits and set a price for extra visits. Add the payment schedule, how quickly damage must be reported, and your insurance, then send it to sign.

Tips Before You Send It

  • Stake driveway edges, curbs and garden beds before the ground freezes — it prevents most plow damage.
  • Keep a log of every visit with the date and time; it supports your invoices and answers "you never came" complaints.
  • Local rules may require owners to clear public sidewalks within a set time. Ask the client what applies and include the sidewalk in the areas if you're clearing it.
  • Snow and ice return between visits. Make sure the client understands they are responsible for watching for refreezing and calling you.

Sign It Online In Minutes

  1. Fill in the blanks. Names, dates and amounts go straight into the agreement — the preview shows exactly where.
  2. Name who signs. Tick “This is me” for your own part. VergeHR builds the PDF with every signature, date and initials box on the right line, and you can check or move anything before sending.
  3. Send it. Each signer gets a secure link and signs from any device — no account needed. The signed PDF, with an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion, is filed in Files and emailed to everyone.
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Snow removal agreement: frequently asked questions

What is a trigger depth?

It's the amount of snowfall that starts a visit. Below that depth the contractor doesn't come out unless the client asks, and an on-request visit is charged at the per-visit or hourly fee — or, on a seasonal fee, at a price agreed when the client asks.

Does a seasonal fee cover every storm?

Yes, unless you set a visit cap. With a cap, the seasonal fee covers that many plowing visits and each extra visit is charged at the price you set. The seasonal fee is payable whatever the snowfall.

Who is responsible if someone slips on ice?

The contractor is responsible for its own carelessness. To the extent the law allows, it isn't responsible for snow or ice that forms or returns after a visit, or for areas it doesn't clear. The client monitors conditions between visits and reports hazards.

Is an electronically signed snow removal contract valid?

Electronic signatures are generally valid for ordinary service contracts in the US (ESIGN Act and UETA), the UK, the EU (eIDAS) and Canada. VergeHR keeps an audit trail and a Certificate of Completion with the signed PDF.

Is this template free?

Yes. The template is free to use with the eSignature app in VergeHR, and your client doesn't need a VergeHR login to sign.

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