Managing the risk inherent with snow removal and ice management services encompasses a series of proactive steps prior to the occurrence of winter events, during actual events and after events occurrence. We work diligently to reduce your costs and manage the risk.
We understand what it takes to handle the worst New England winters and that your business is important to you. That’s why we will perform a pre-season assessment of your property to determine what types of snow removal services that you’ll need.
And of course, you would want a contract to guarantee that your site is well taken care of during the winter months as Boston & South Shore of Massachusetts get snow accumulation that typically gets measured in feet rather than inches. That’s where G. McNeill & Son comes in to provide an agreement that is beneficial to you.
Managing the risk inherent with snow removal and ice management services encompasses a series of proactive steps prior to the occurrence of winter events, during actual events and after events occurrence. We work diligently to reduce your costs and manage the risk.
We understand what it takes to handle the worst New England winters and that your business is important to you. That’s why we will perform a pre-season assessment of your property to determine what types of snow removal services that you’ll need.
And of course, you would want a contract to guarantee that your site is well taken care of during the winter months as Boston & South Shore of Massachusetts get snow accumulation that typically gets measured in feet rather than inches. That’s where G. McNeill & Son comes in to provide an agreement that is beneficial to you.
While the right people and proper equipment are crucial to a successful operation, it begins with advanced planning and management control systems. Prior to the winter season, we visit each property to inspect the site, performing a detailed pre-season inspection, photographing key areas, and beginning to lay the foundation for a snow removal plan.
We then utilize web-based technology to prepare an image of the site, overlaid with information for the placement of snow piles, priority areas & other special instructions. We ensure that a unique strategy is developed for each property, including the assignment of required equipment, operators, sidewalk personnel, materials & supervision.
This allows all our team members to arrive on site and know what needs to be accomplished. We work diligently to manage your risk, reduce your target budgets & increase our level of service.
We offer services on several types of contract styles, with each having their pros and cons due to how they’re set up. The snow removal experts here at G. McNeill & Son will let you know which of the agreements from the list below would be the most beneficial to your business and bottom line.
Our suite of snow removal services can be contracted to include the following:
One of the more common ones is a seasonal contract. Also known as a lump sum contract or a fixed fee contract, this is ideal for clients that have target budgets and wish to operate without exceeding budget for the season and simplified billing.
These agreements are usually signed over multiple years to balance out when the amount of snow that falls is light in some years and then heavier in others to compensate for the lack of accumulation. The seasonal contract is convenient for those who don’t want to constantly be looking for a snow removal professional to handle their site(s) every year.
There’s also the T&M contract, which stands for time & materials. This type of contract means what you probably think: you’re only going to pay for the services that get done at your property in a given year. It’s hard to predict just how much snow will fall in a given year, so this agreement works for those who want to pay piecemeal.
You can choose to pay per push, which is beneficial in our area during a large snowstorm since it’s designed for a constant amount of snow and you would be charged for each visit to your property. Per event agreements are also available that allow you to be charged one flat rate for each snowstorm that occurs no matter how many visits are needed.
A per inch contract allows for clients to pay as it snows throughout the winter depending on the number of inches of accumulation there is and the spreading of necessary deicing materials to prevent a slip-and-fall accident. With this agreement, you’ll only pay for the services done and the equipment that was used.
If you have a specific budget in mind, then this contract would not be ideal because the price you’ll pay will go up or down depending on the amount of snowfall that occurs in a given year. Inches are determined by local weather experts, who can also provide you with updated weather reports via a live call center that you have access to 24/7.
Rate work contracts are billed on a per hour rate for equipment & man labor and per ton for ice control. This time-based agreement is similar to the T&M contracts we spoke about above, except it’s an hourly rate that you’ll be paying rather than a single flat fee.
If your site is smaller and there aren’t a lot of complications to removing the snow and ice, then this type of contract is a good solution to allow you to pay for just the work that needs to be done.
McNeill and Son has more than 45 years of experience providing snow removal services to commercial property owners throughout the Boston metropolitan area. One reason for that is due to how flexible we are in regards to our agreements.
We can customize these contracts to allow for different stipulations that can benefit your business. For starters, these agreements can be written out to cover one year or multiple years to give you the length of time that you feel comfortable with. And the snow removal cost will vary depending on the number of years you’re signing on for, which can be coordinated to fit your specific budgetary requirements.
Before you sign the contract, we can explain all of the different terms and conditions that come with our customized agreement built for your business. We know that contracts can be tricky, but we’re here to make the process of commercial snow removal as easy as possible.
That’s why our team is here to answer any questions you may have prior to you putting pen to paper, that way there are no surprises. That’s the last thing we want you to deal with, especially when there can be inches or feet of snow on the ground that need to get removed.
We’ll make sure that you get an itemized list of services performed on your site(s) to allow you to write up a proper expense report as needed. This will also let you know when and how long it took to provide each service to your property.
Each contract comes with the peace of mind of knowing that we use the most up-to-date equipment to allow us to remove your snow and ice in the shortest amount of time possible, so you can go about business as normal in a timely manner. And you’ll be able to do so while keeping your employees, residents, suppliers, clients & customers safe.
Our agreements can also be personalized based on your industry. We know that the types of businesses we serve have different needs and budgets, so we keep that in mind as we draft up your contract. Among the types of businesses that we serve are:
In recognizing the need for detailed and accurate precipitation forecasts, we utilize all technology available. Real-time information from expert meteorologists eliminates confusing forecasts in order to alert our crews and clients before the weather event begins. After the storm abates, you will receive certified weather data from a third-party service center verifying the amount of snowfall received.
When a winter storm strikes, G. McNeill & Son will make sure your property remains safe and accessible with our suite of commercial snow removal services. We have built our reputation through consistency and reliability, along with our high-quality equipment and materials, which makes us a leader in managing the winter weather clean-up process. We are proud members of SIMA and ASCA.
From the lightest drizzle to the biggest storms, whether your site is large or small, you can depend on our snow management division to keep your property clear all winter long. We have been delivering exceptional service in the greater Boston area for more than 45 years, so give us a call to get started!
