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Snow Removal Services
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Snow Removal Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Snow removal refers to removing snow from buyers' driveways, pathways, roofs, and landscapes from the site creating safe egress and ingress of the specified space. Key buyers include municipalities, property managers, and owners who generally procure services to clear snow from parking lots and sidewalks. Suppliers include nonemployers, sole proprietorships, specialized snow management companies, and diversified property maintenance firms.
This Report Includes:
- Snowplowing
- Snow Shoveling
- Roof Clearing
- Snow Hauling & Disposal
- Deicing & Salting
Not in this Report:
- Exterior Ground Maintenance
- Janitorial Services
- Landscaping
Global Snow Removal Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Snow Removal Services market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs to negatively impact the building and construction machinery sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to most countries the United States trades with, are set to take effect on August 7, after the administration finalized the national rates on August 1. As a result, leading sources of imported construction machinery face significantly higher tariff rates, including Japan (15.0%), Mexico (25.0%), South Korea (15.0%), the European Union (15.0%), the United Kingdom (10.0%), China (54.0%), and Canada (35.0%).
- The increase in tariffs on building and construction machinery imported from tariff-impacted countries will add to the price of imports, which are typically passed on to buyers in the form of higher prices. According to The Budget Lab at Yale, the additional tariffs on imports will increase overall prices for machinery and equipment by 13.3%.
- Additionally, the administration has already implemented 50.0% tariffs on all aluminum and steel imported into the United States, with the sole exception of imports from the United Kingdom. These tariffs will increase input costs even for construction machinery suppliers with domestic manufacturing operations.
- According to an April 2025 survey from Construction Equipment Magazine, around half of the respondents reported that the higher tariffs will increase operating costs by up to 15.0%, and more than half said they plan to pass those increases along to buyers.
- As many building and construction machinery brands source parts and components such as steel, engines, and electronics from foreign countries, higher tariff rates will put upward pressure on prices and lead to greater rental rates as manufacturers and dealers pass on costs. In addition, suppliers that source parts from tariff-affected regions may see supply chain disruptions as they seek alternative suppliers to mitigate tariff impacts.
Global Snow Removal Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 1,282,990 |
| #2 United States | 150,000 |
| #3 Canada | 40,000 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Snow Removal Services
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2026 Market Pricing$48.00 to $XXX.XX
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Average Price
Prices in the Snow Removal Services market range from $48.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Size of Service Area, Equipment Used, Amount of Snowfall & Type, Contract Length and Supplier Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Small service area (e.g., $25 to $75), whereas higher prices are associated with Large service area (e.g., $150 to $350).
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Snow Removal Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Snow Removal Services market, prices in the US have grown 2.3% from 2022 to 2025. and +1.3% in Europe.
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Snow Removal Services
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Snow Removal Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Emergencies may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
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Other Fees
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Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -2.0 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Snowplow Equipment Wholesalers
- Truck Retailers
- Salt Mines
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Snowplow Equipment Manufacturers
- Truck Manufacturers
Biggest Snow Removal Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Snow Removal Services vendors by revenue in the US are Aspen Grove Landscape Group, DBi Services and Messner Landscape Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightview Holdings, Inc. | National | BLUE BELL, PA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Emcor Group, Inc. | International | NORWALK, CT | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Abm Industries Inc. | Global | NEW YORK, NY | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| The Davey Tree Expert Company | Global | Kent, OH | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Aspen Grove Landscape Group | National | Willow Grove, PA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| DBi Services | National | Hazleton, PA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Messner Landscape Inc. | Regional | Brooklyn, WI | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| US Lawns | National | Orlando, FL | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Exterior Maintenance Resources Inc. | Regional | Malvern, PA | 251-500 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Snow Removal Services market is 41.1% and rising. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Vendor risk is high in this market due to risk factors such as the imposition of tariffs on rock salt from China, which has complicated the procurement process. Vendors’ reliance on snowfall for revenue creates further risk as unseasonably mild winters dramatically reduce demand, negatively impacting supplier financial stability.
Market share concentration is low due to a slow pace of regulatory change, low start-up costs, and low barriers to entry, thus making the market more competitive and reducing any one firm's ability to dominate market share.
The supply chain risk for this market is moderate. Although vendors need few inputs to provide snow removal services, the price of rock salt is moderately unstable, which increases supply risk. Risk also stems from the small number of upstream suppliers that offer snowplow equipment; with minimal competition among equipment suppliers, snow removal companies do not have much negotiation power and must often pay higher equipment costs.
The United States is a net importer of snowplows and snowblowers, meaning it imports more than it exports. This creates more foreign competition within the market but suggests that buyers have a wider variety of international options. This may result in longer delivery times and costs due to international logistics.
Supplier Information
Brightview Holdings, Inc.
Brightview Holdings, Inc. is a public company operating nationally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance, right-of-way maintenance services... Subscribe to learn more
Abm Industries Inc.
Abm Industries Inc. is a public company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance, facility maintenance & repair services, Subscribe to learn more
Aspen Grove Landscape Group
Aspen Grove Landscape Group, LLC is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services. Founded in 2015, the company is currently headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of... Subscribe to learn more
DBi Services
DBi Services is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services. Founded in 1978, the company is currently headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated... Subscribe to learn more
Emcor Group, Inc.
Emcor Group, Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the construction, manufacturing, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and other services (except public administration) sectors. The company's offerings include building... Subscribe to learn more
Exterior Maintenance Resources Inc.
Exterior Maintenance Resources Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services. Founded in 1974, the company is currently headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States... Subscribe to learn more
Ferrandino & Son Inc.
Ferrandino & Son Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services. Founded in 1993, the company is currently headquartered in Farmingdale, New York, United States of America with... Subscribe to learn more
Messner Landscape Inc.
Messner Landscape Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services and landscape maintenance. Founded in 1983, the company is currently headquartered in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, United... Subscribe to learn more
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Davey Tree Expert Company is a private company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include snow removal services, landscape maintenance and right-of-way maintenance services. Founded in 1880, the company is currently Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Snow Removal Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Average Time to Repair. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Snow Removal Timeliness and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Response Time |
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Total number of requests for service Total time to response to these requests |
The average response time can be used as an indicator to measure how quickly a supplier can be ready to provide the buyer with snow removal services. This is beneficial to know for buyers with unexpected snowfall. A poor average response time can lead to extended downtime for the buyer while awaiting service. This can result in buyers closing their businesses until the snow is removed from the premises. |
| Average Time to Repair |
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Total number of equipment failures Total time to repair equipment |
The average time to repair can be used as an indicator to measure how long on average it takes for a machine to require repairs. The average time to repair can assess the quality of the vendor's machines, as well as how often a buyer can expect there to be downtime related to machinery repair. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
How long have you been operating in my local area?
How do local weather patterns affect your pricing and contract terms?
Budget
What pricing models do you use? Are you able to adjust to a different pricing model if needed? •How does your pricing model compare to models used by other local suppliers?
Do you allow for a mixed or hybrid pricing model?
Customer Support
What documentation do you provide for each service?
Can you take pictures of my property before and after each service?
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Snow Removal Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
All buyers should provide an overview of their city or organization, including the number of residents or occupants and the date of incorporation.
All buyers should provide information regarding their land's size (total miles) or project area.
Statement Of Need
All buyers should state the desired type of snowplow to be used to perform the services.
Municipal buyers should establish working hours for snow removal in residential areas.
Project Budget
Municipal buyers should disclose from which part of their budget (or fund) service payments will be made.
All buyers should suggest the best method of billing.
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