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Shovler vs. your other snow removal options
When it snows, you can sign a plow contract, ask a neighbor, grab a shovel or book a local shoveler on Shovler. Here's how they compare, so you can pick what fits your home and your winter.
Side by side
How the options stack up
Plow contracts and local helpers vary. The other columns show what's typical, not any one company.
| Shovler | Seasonal plow contract | Neighbor or local post | Do it yourself | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting started | Download the app, add your property and post a job in a few taps | Call around for quotes and sign up, usually before the season | Ask around or post online, then agree on a time and price | Buy or borrow a shovel or a snow blower |
| Commitment | None. Book only when it snows | Usually the whole season | None | None |
| When it gets done | As soon as possible, or at a time you schedule | On the company's route, often once a set snow depth is reached | When they're free | When you can get to it |
| Price | You name your price, starting from the minimum offer for your property | Set by the contract, often a season fee or a charge per visit | Whatever you agree on | Your time and your gear |
| When you pay | After the job is done, in the app. Payments by Stripe | By the contract terms, often up front | Usually cash, on the spot | Nothing per storm |
| What gets cleared | Driveways, walkways, sidewalks, cars and small business lots | Driveways and lots. Walkways and steps are often extra | Whatever they agree to do | Whatever you clear |
| Equipment | Shovels and snow blowers | Plow trucks | Usually a shovel | Your own |
| Updates and proof | A notification at each step, and photos of the finished work | Varies by company | Depends on the person | You see it yourself |
| Changing plans | Cancel free until the shoveler is on the way | Set by the contract | Depends on the person | Not needed |
| When you're away | Book for any address and follow along from your phone | Covered once you're under contract | Only if someone nearby can do it | Not possible |
Why Shovler
Snow removal on your terms
You name the price
Start from the minimum offer for your property, and offer more for a big storm or a faster match.
Pay after the job
Nothing is charged when you post. You pay after the job is done, through Stripe.
Photo proof
Follow each step in the app, and see photos of the finished work.
Homes, cars and businesses
Driveways, walkways, sidewalks, cars on the street or in a lot, and small business lots.
Local shovelers
Shovelers near you see your job and accept it. You rate them after every job.
Honest fit
When another option may suit you better
Large lots and long rural driveways
A plow truck is built for that. Shovelers use shovels and snow blowers, which suit driveways, walkways, sidewalks, cars and small lots.
You want every storm handled with no booking
A seasonal contract clears your property after each snowfall without you asking. With Shovler, you book a job when you need one.
You enjoy the workout
Shoveling yourself costs nothing per storm. Take it slow and take breaks, because heavy, wet snow is hard work in the cold.
FAQ
Common questions
It depends on your property and on how much it snows. A seasonal contract usually costs the same in a light winter as in a heavy one. With Shovler you pay per job, only when you book, and you set the price starting from the minimum offer for your property.
No. The app is free to download and free to sign up. You only pay for the jobs you book, after each one is done.
No. Shovelers bring their own gear, usually a shovel or a snow blower. That covers driveways, walkways, sidewalks, cars and small business lots. For large lots, a plow service is the better fit.
Yes. Book for any address, like a rental, a parent's home or your own place while you travel, and follow every step from your phone.
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