Local snow and ice clearing for homes

Homeowners, older or less mobile residents, landlords, small shops, surgeries and holiday lets.

A fixed price per visit for a driveway or path, or a small seasonal retainer that guarantees a client priority when snow arrives. Salt and grit can be charged as an extra.

• Physical fitness
• Reliable early starts
• Planning a route quickly
• Friendly, dependable customer service

• Public liability insurance, and check it covers snow and ice clearing, as slips on cleared areas can lead to claims
• Income depends on the weather, so plan for quiet winters and consider other outdoor work to fill the year
• Check with your council before clearing or salting any public pavement or road
• Back strain and cold-weather injuries, so pace yourself and take breaks
• Salt can damage plants, stonework and pets' paws, so check what the client wants used

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on the shovels, snow pushers and de-icing salt you buy, your insurance and any transport you need. Hand tools keep the equipment list short.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500 as an estimate, depending on how much snow falls, how many customers you have and whether you add other outdoor work. Time needed is typically at least 5 hours a week.

Check your public liability insurance covers snow and ice clearing, as slips on cleared areas can lead to claims. Check with your council before clearing or salting any public pavement or road. Also check what salt the client wants used, as it can damage plants and stonework.