"Snow removal" means different things on different properties. Here's what's usually inside a seasonal agreement, in plain terms, and what generally sits outside it.
Regardless of the size of the property, a seasonal service is usually built from the same three pieces.
The largest surface on the property, plowed or shovelled clear so vehicles can get in and out. On a house this is a driveway; on a commercial property it's the parking lot and drive aisles.
The paths people actually walk — front steps, the route to the door, and building entrances — cleared so foot traffic isn't crossing packed snow or ice to get inside.
Applied to the same walkways and entrances after clearing, since a shovelled surface can still be slick underneath, especially through a freeze-thaw cycle.
Roof or gutter snow load, a mailbox buried by a municipal plow, interior mats, or clearing an area that wasn't part of the original agreement are typically one-off requests rather than part of a standard seasonal visit. Confirming scope in writing before the season starts avoids surprises for both sides.
See the pre-season checklistTypically the driveway or parking lot, the main walkways and entrances, and salting or de-icing of those same surfaces. The exact surfaces should always be confirmed with your provider, since properties differ — a duplex driveway and a plaza lot aren't scoped the same way.
It's usually part of the same visit rather than a separate service, since a cleared surface can still be icy underneath. Most seasonal agreements bundle plowing or shovelling with salting on the same walkways and entrances.
Things like roof or gutter snow load, digging out a buried mailbox after a municipal plow pass, interior floor mats, or clearing areas outside the agreed scope are generally treated as separate, one-off requests rather than part of the standard visit.
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