Cost Comparison of a Snowblower VS Quad VS SnoWorks Ltd
Walk-Behind Snowblower: (at minimum wage)
Avg Cost $2000 over 15 years of ownership $133 per season
50L Fuel @ $1.74L $87
Maintenance (oil/fuel/filter) $76
Your Time: $16.75/hr x 1.5hrs x 20 snowstorms $502+ 30 hrs of your time
Total per season $798 + breakdowns/repairs
Quad: (at minimum wage)
Avg cost $8500 15 years ownership/6months use/year $283/season
50L Fuel @ $1.74L $87
6 months maintenance $175
Your Time: $16.75/hr x 1.5 hrs x 20 snowstorms $502 + 30 hrs of your time
Total per season $1047+ breakdowns/repairs
SnoWorks Ltd:
Contracts/seasons passes start at: $750-$850
The SnoworksAdvantage:
​
-
Get back your free time otherwise spent out in the cold moving snow (30+ hours a season!)
-
Our NEW industrial tractor-mounted snowblowers are unaffected by snow temperature, blowing snow in all conditions - No need to rush out and snowblow or beat up your quad before the snow gets wet
-
No large piles of snow or windrows which can melt into June and saturate your driveway
-
Fast, reliable service with automatic 10cm (4”) trigger
-
One affordable price for the whole winter
-
Fully insured with 10 years snow removal experience
250-265-8050
info@whitebarksnow.ca
FAQ:
​
Why should I get my driveway snowblown by you guys?
We offer a timely, cost effective, professional service and can snowblow your snow 20-30m away from your driveway. Our machine will scrape more than a quad and walk-behind snowblower and will result with less compacted snow on your driveway which will melt out sooner, be less muddy and overall, be cleaner.
What is a Seasonal Contract? (Seasons Pass)
Seasonal contracts are when you pay a lump sum payment at the start of the season, (or by the month) which covers you for 10 services for the duration of the winter season. If more than 10 services are needed then they are provided for a minimal charge.
Why should I get my driveway cleared as often as you propose? What is worng with driving over the snow?
Getting your driveway cleared regularly has quite a few benefits: Less compacted snow on the surface on your driveway means less ice when it thaws, and results with less available moisture to saturate your driveway. A saturated driveway surface will become muddy in the spring, will take longer to dry out, create ruts which may last well into the fall. Also a compacted/rutted and slippery driveway will have significant wear and tear on your vehicle over the winter.
If we do not use the 10 services over the winter season, do they carry forward to the next season?
No. These are seasonal contracts, valid from Nov 1 to April 15th. These contracts help us provide a sustainable service during low snow winters and protect you during high snowfall winters, by preventing a large bill.
Can I tell you when I want my driveway plowed?
Not for our Season’s Pass. It has an automatic 4” trigger; we do not want people picking and choosing when their driveway will be plowed as it may result in compacted ice and snow, which is hard on the machinery. (and on your driveway come spring!) Of course we can accommodate special requests. “Per Service” needs to be booked 48hrs in advance.
Why is the “Per Service” price so high?
When going out to do snow removal, it is more efficient if we know who is requiring service, so we can plan, rather than getting requests which require extensive travel time between properties.