Three programs. One honest quote.
We don't publish rate cards — every property is measured and quoted individually, free. Here's how our three programs work and what shapes your quote.
- The right program in a five-minute call
- Everything in writing before the season
Pick the program that matches your risk appetite.
There's no single "right" price structure — there's the right one for your property and cash flow. We'll recommend one honestly, even when it's the cheaper option for you.
| Program | How It Works | Best For | Trade-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Occurrence | One flat rate per storm, no matter how many visits it takes to keep you clear. Billed per event, no season-long commitment. | Smaller sites and budget-flexible properties. | Cheap in a mild winter, adds up in a heavy one. Costs track snowfall exactly. |
| Seasonal | One fixed price for the entire winter, November through March. Unlimited qualifying service, pre-treatment included. | Businesses that want a known, budgetable line item. | Total cost certainty. In a light winter you pay for peace of mind; in a heavy one, you win big. |
| Zero-Tolerance | Continuous storm coverage — plows, sidewalk crews and de-icing cycling throughout every event so pavement stays clear at all times. | Medical, senior living, 24-hour operations. | The premium program — priced for properties where a slip or a closure costs far more than the service. |
What actually drives your quote.
When you get a quote from us, this is what we measured. No mystery line items, no fuel surcharges invented in February.
Surface Area
Square footage of pavement, walks and steps — the single biggest factor in time and material.
Service Trigger
A 1″ trigger means more visits per winter than a 2″ trigger. Zero-tolerance means continuous coverage.
Site Complexity
Islands, tight lanes, hills, gravel edges, where snow can be stacked — complexity adds minutes, minutes add cost.
Ice Program
Pre-treatment and de-icing scope: which surfaces, which materials, and how often we return to re-treat.
The honest advice most companies won't give you
If your winter budget can't absorb a bad February, choose Seasonal. If you can ride out variance and want the lowest expected cost, choose Per Occurrence. Either way, sign before November — early-bird contracts get priority route placement, and late-season signups pay peak rates when routes are nearly full.
The Strickland standard, in every program.
24/7 Monitoring
Storm desk coverage all season. You never place a service call.
Photo Proof
Time-stamped documentation after every single visit.
Full Insurance
Licensed, bonded and insured, with COIs delivered on request.
Local Dispatch
A St. Louis human answers (314) 960-8648 — every hour of every storm.
Stop guessing. Call for your number.
Give us your address over the phone and we'll talk through the right program on the spot — then follow up with a written, line-item quote.