When creating a scope of work for Downstream Michigan Snow Plowing, it is important to identify the service trigger that corresponds to the level of service you expect. The service trigger should clearly define the amount of snow removal downriver MI and ice accumulation that prompts your service partners to automatically dispatch local plowing and salting during winter weather. The industry standard for snow removal triggers typically ranges between 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3-inch triggers. Let’s discuss the differences.
1-inch: Aggressive Benchmark
A 1-inch trigger is the most aggressive range to handle, which means it can also be the most expensive in your budget. Requiring a crew to arrive when an inch of snow accumulates and continuing to service at one-inch intervals during the event may be optimal for some contracts.
The 1-inch trigger is the most aggressive scale to serve, which means it can also be the most expensive for your budget. Requiring a crew to arrive when an inch of snow accumulates and continuing to service at one-inch intervals during the event may be optimal for some contracts.
For small boxes, such as banks, convenience stores, or properties less than 40,000 square feet in size, services are typically route-based. Service based on routes at one-inch intervals is nearly impossible because the time required to drive a route in even a small location will prevent crews from meeting this expectation in light or heavy snowfall. However, for large crates with crew and equipment, it is more realistic to achieve this aggressive trigger.
2-inch: Industry Standard
The 2-inch trigger for snow removal is the industry standard. It provides a consistent level of service that is achievable for both big and small boxes. Most local service providers are experienced in managing route-based services that are driven by a 2-inch trigger. Many companies choose this launcher because it best balances service level expectations and cost.
3 inches: Budget Saver
Billed as a “budget saver,” the 3-inch trigger is ironically worth the price. For example, when the condition of the property becomes unsafe due to snow accumulation, there is a higher risk of accidents or slips and falls on site. Delayed operations due to failure to meet high triggers can pose increased risk and liability to your company. Bare pavement can be difficult to reach with a 3-inch trigger, and post-storm conditions are often less than favourable due to packed snow and ice. These problems occur due to excessive pedestrian and vehicular traffic in unplowed areas where there are still several inches of accumulation.
