Complicating availability, a snowplow driver can take only a certain number of regular customers because of the time it takes to plow out each customer, and the distance between customers. That is exactly what Richmond Gerrish does, as part of the services provided by his company Richmond's Property Maintenance in Westbrook. Much also depends on the timing of storm, which can be tricky. People don't want to get plowed out halfway through a storm, but they also need to get plowed out in time to drive to work. Gerrish said the cost for plowing depends on the driveway size and type as well as who is doing the plowing.
Prices can vary greatly from driver to driver.
Often a customer can get a lower rate by signing a contract for a certain number of storms and pre-paying in advance. The cost of running a snow plowing business can also vary greatly. Of course, a truck can be expensive, depending on how new it is, as well as maintenance costs on older vehicles. And the trucks must be dependable in the worst type of weather situations. But with plenty of winter still at our doorsteps and on our driveways, the need to get plowed out is as great now as it was when the first flakes fell in November.