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I've had several things happen that's led me to offering a set price for plowing any depth for a storm. Thought I'd get some opinions here. Lets assume that this is a "$30 push". Under my "old" system it would be:
3" to 6" - $30
over 6 to 9" - $45
over 9" to 12" - $60
over 12" - $60 + $1 an inch over 12"
Now, I've started offering one price per push up to 12" - no matter what the trigger. Price for this is equal to the 6" to 9" range. I still have the "storm clause" for over 12". So far all the new customers have opted for the singe pricing. Along with that, they are also opting for a lesser trigger. Most at 2" and a couple at 1". Everything I have is hard-packed gravel.
I also offer a seasonal price equal to the three year average for snowfalls of the depth they set as a trigger times the 3" to 6". For instance - the past three years we may have averaged 15 snowfalls of 2" or more. I would take 15 x $30 for a seasonal price of $450. I realize I may be shorting myself when it comes to deeper snowfalls, but I want $450 in advance so I figure with having the use of the money all season and the assurance I am getting that amount, I come out to the good.
Opinions?
3" to 6" - $30
over 6 to 9" - $45
over 9" to 12" - $60
over 12" - $60 + $1 an inch over 12"
Now, I've started offering one price per push up to 12" - no matter what the trigger. Price for this is equal to the 6" to 9" range. I still have the "storm clause" for over 12". So far all the new customers have opted for the singe pricing. Along with that, they are also opting for a lesser trigger. Most at 2" and a couple at 1". Everything I have is hard-packed gravel.
I also offer a seasonal price equal to the three year average for snowfalls of the depth they set as a trigger times the 3" to 6". For instance - the past three years we may have averaged 15 snowfalls of 2" or more. I would take 15 x $30 for a seasonal price of $450. I realize I may be shorting myself when it comes to deeper snowfalls, but I want $450 in advance so I figure with having the use of the money all season and the assurance I am getting that amount, I come out to the good.
Opinions?