Discover why fixed-price seasonal contracts from PlowWow.com save Strata corporations money and eliminate budget surprises compared to per-event snow removal billing.
Every fall, Strata councils across the Lower Mainland face the same decision: how to handle snow removal for the upcoming winter. The two main options — fixed-price seasonal contracts and per-event billing — have fundamentally different impacts on your budget, service quality, and liability exposure.
Per-event billing charges you for each snow removal visit. It sounds simple, but the problems emerge quickly. After a heavy storm, you might receive an invoice for $3,000–$5,000 for a single night's work. During a multi-day event, costs can escalate to five figures. And because the contractor makes more money during heavy snow years, there's an inherent conflict of interest — they benefit from your worst-case scenario.
Fixed-price contracts, like those offered by PlowWow.com, work differently. You pay a predictable monthly rate that covers unlimited snow and ice response events throughout the entire season. Whether you get two storms or twenty, the price stays the same. This means your Strata budget is locked in before winter arrives, and there are no surprise special assessments for residents.
But the financial advantages go deeper than just budget predictability. With a fixed contract, your snow removal provider is incentivized to be proactive. Pre-treatment and early deployment cost them the same as waiting for heavy accumulation, so they have every reason to prevent problems rather than react to them. With per-event billing, every pre-treatment visit is an additional charge, creating a financial disincentive for proactive service.
PlowWow.com combines fixed pricing with our 5-times booking capacity and guaranteed 5-hour response. We schedule five crews for every storm event, ensuring your property never gets left waiting. Within 5 hours of any snow storm, your property will be cleared and de-iced — guaranteed.
For Strata councils evaluating snow removal options, the fixed-price model delivers superior value over any multi-year period. The peace of mind alone — knowing your residents are safe and your budget is predictable — is worth the investment. Contact PlowWow.com today for a free seasonal contract quote.