TLDR:

• Property managers who wait for the first snow pay 2-3x more for emergency snow removal service

• Pre-season contracts guarantee priority service and locked-in rates before prices spike

• Tony Schmidt's comprehensive snow removal program includes 24/7 monitoring and response

Why Waiting for First Snow Costs Property Managers Double

Last December, two office complexes in Beavercreek woke up to 6 inches of snow. One property manager had a snow removal contract signed in October. His lots were cleared by 6 AM, tenants arrived safely, and business continued normally.

The other manager called four different companies that morning. Nobody was available. He finally found someone willing to come out—for $1,200, three times the contract rate. His tenants were upset, two slipped on icy walkways, and he spent the day managing complaints instead of his business.

The difference wasn't luck. It was planning.

Why Emergency Snow Removal Costs Double (Or Triple)

When snow hits Greater Dayton, every property manager suddenly needs the same service at the same time. Supply and demand economics take over fast.

Contract Pricing vs. Emergency Rates

Pre-season contracts: $300-500 per service for typical commercial lots. Emergency same-day service: $800-1,500 for the exact same work.

The property managers who plan ahead pay half what the procrastinators pay—and get better service.

The Real Cost of Poor Snow Management

Liability Issues: Slip-and-fall lawsuits start at $50,000. Insurance companies scrutinize whether you had proper snow removal procedures in place.

Tenant Complaints: Commercial tenants expect safe, accessible properties. Delayed snow removal creates immediate dissatisfaction that shows up in lease renewal decisions.

Lost Business Revenue: For retail and service businesses, snow-blocked parking lots mean lost customers. Every hour your lot stays uncleared is revenue walking away.

How Flyers Edge Handles Winter Snow Management

24/7 Weather Monitoring: We track weather forecasts continuously during winter months. When snow is predicted, we're mobilizing equipment before it starts falling.

Trigger-Based Service: Your contract specifies when we automatically deploy: 2 inches, 4 inches, or whatever threshold protects your property.

Complete Lot Management: Plowing, salting, and ice management as one coordinated service.

Documentation: Detailed service records for liability protection.

Ready to avoid emergency snow removal pricing? Call Tony Schmidt at (937) 565-9613 or email tschmidt@flyersedgesolutions.com.