This is a legal agreement between a corporation or two individuals that specifies the terms for snow removal from a property. You can contract with a company or individual to have snow removed from your home or business, such as clearing your driveway, shoveling the sidewalk, or clearing a parking lot. When a corporation enters into a contract, it could state there that sidewalks and parking lots are free of ice and snow at a certain time of day. It can also simply be a written agreement without involving a lawyer or notarizing it by a notary public.

When completing a snow removal contract, there must be certain information included in the contract, including but not limited to:

• Property address for snow removal
• Name(s) of the person who owns the property
• The name, address and telephone number of the company that is removing the snow.
• Contract period
• How much for snow removal?
• What the business is supposed to do, such as the driveway, sidewalks, etc.
• When is it supposed to be done?
• How much will it cost
• How payments should be made
• What will happen if the bill is not paid?

One of the most important aspects of such a contract is the fee schedule. There is usually no set fee, but a price is set for each type of snow removal. It must also include how the services will be billed and when. Some companies want to be paid on the day of service, while others will bill you each month for services provided. Choose the company that best suits the way bills are paid. This is important to know, especially in areas where there is sporadic snowfall.

Another important factor in such a contract is the timing of the snow removal. Many times people may not care when their driveways or sidewalks are finished, but others do. This is especially true for businesses, factories, restaurants, etc. They can be strict with snow removal. For example, a restaurant might want everything to be ready by the time it’s open and if it’s a particular heavy snowfall, it might want it to be ready a few times during the day. It is important that parking lots and sidewalks are clean and free of snow and ice to prevent someone from falling. If someone falls, they could sue the company, so it’s important to know when it will be done and how often.

Following these simple rules and making sure the correct information is in the contract will help prevent problems later on.