Wow’s Winter Guides · PlowWow company guide · October 19, 2026
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Wow’s first question: what gets cleared?
Ask each contractor to mark the vehicle lanes, common walkways, entrances, ramps and parking areas on the same site plan. Common-route stairs and individual-unit access should be distinguished. Without the same boundaries, two seasonal totals are not an equal comparison. A clear contractor can explain what is included without asking you to reconstruct the work from a vague headline price.
Make the price easy to compare
Check the seasonal total before GST, payment dates and treatment arrangements. Ask how snow-and-salt work differs from an additional salt-only visit. Find out whether the price has allowances, a snowfall cap, repeat-pass terms or exceptional-weather charges. A monthly payment schedule does not establish unlimited attendance, and a cheap first visit does not establish an affordable season.
Ask who attends when winter gets busy
Discuss route position, suitable machinery, operator availability, material stock and backup when a machine fails. Nearby routes can reduce travel, but a location alone does not promise a service time. A first-on-route request or dedicated machine should be part of a reviewed service plan. Contract obligations need to be funded before a contractor accepts additional emergency work.
Agree on extras before the storm
Check snow-storage locations and the process for authorizing extra work. Pile relocation, trucking and disposal should have a clear pricing basis if they are excluded from the package. Ask for current insurance information, relevant references and the method for recording service. Keep a named contact for missed areas and changes. Wow’s advice: choose the clearest workable agreement, not simply the smallest number.
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