Add the areas you are clearing and their square footage to get an instant, itemized price for any plowing, shoveling, or de-icing job. Adjust every rate to match your own pricing. Free, and no signup needed.
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These figures are estimates to help you quote a job. Adjust the per-square-foot rates to match your local market, equipment and fuel costs, snowfall, and how you price.
It is a free tool that turns the areas you plan to clear and their square footage into a fast, itemized price for the job. Instead of guessing or reworking a spreadsheet on every quote, you enter each area, adjust the rate to match your pricing, and see the subtotal, a suggested range, and a recommended estimate right away. It works for one-time storms and for pricing a seasonal contract.
Add one row per area (driveway, sidewalk, parking lot, and so on), enter the area in square feet, and set the rate per square foot. The tool fills in a typical starting rate for each service, which you can change to match your market. Tick any add-ons such as a heavy-snow surcharge or ice dam removal, set your minimum service charge, and your estimate updates instantly.
Snow removal is priced a few ways: per visit or per push, per square foot of area to clear, or as a flat seasonal contract. Most pros build the number from the area and how hard it is to clear, then hold a firm per-visit minimum so a small driveway still covers fuel and travel. Snowfall depth, ice, obstacles, and how quickly the client needs it cleared all move the price, which is why every rate in this calculator is editable. For a deeper look at what to charge, see our guide on how to price snow removal jobs. When the job is done, bill it with our free snow removal invoice template.
These are common starting points in the United States. Treat them as a baseline and adjust for your area, snowfall, and costs.
| Service | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Driveway plowing | $0.03 to $0.08 / sq ft |
| Sidewalk and walkway shoveling | $0.05 to $0.12 / sq ft |
| Parking lot plowing | $0.02 to $0.05 / sq ft |
| Salting and de-icing | $0.02 to $0.05 / sq ft |
| Minimum service charge (per visit) | $40 to $75 |
Measure the real area to clear rather than eyeballing it, set a firm per-visit minimum, and price heavy storms and ice higher than a routine plow. Agree on a snowfall trigger (the depth at which you show up) and put the scope, per-visit rate, and any seasonal cap in writing before the first storm. When the work is agreed, our free snow removal quote template and estimate and quote generator turn the same line items into a professional document you can send in seconds.
This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes only. Your final price should reflect your own costs, local rates, snowfall, and the difficulty of each site.
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