gathermewool
Site Donor 2023
Our condo complex has two lots with ~60 parking spots total. For $5k for the winter we have a contract with a local company to plow anything >= 1", shovel entryway and paths around the two buildings, and lay down some salt.
The company has done a great job so far. The few times we've had snow they were here, taking care of business. They laid down some salt before the blizzard (kind of a waste, IMO, since it was immediately buried, but good for them,) plowed once Monday night, and then cleared us all out yesterday afternoon.
Unfortunately, they didn't push the initial loads of snow far enough back, so the mound of snow piled up quickly and right at the edge of the perimeter of the lot. They also plowed in the other building's dumpster, so it is not accessible.
They want $110/hr and quoted ~$1k to clear the dumpster and take away the snow. The board recommends this, because we're also due for more snow and have mostly run out of room to put it. We're on the condo board, but were immediately out-voted when we asked for more information and to discuss our options further. I'm new to condo living, but it seems like most of the members of the board are the type who would authorize paying a grand for suggested auto maintenance when all they were in for was an oil change.
What do you guys think about the initial cost and 20% additional cost they're asking to clean up their cleaning up? I understand that everywhere is different and the cost is hard to gage based on my location listed (CT.) Just a general question. I've asked my wife to review the contract and discuss this with the board further, even though they've already "voted"
The company has done a great job so far. The few times we've had snow they were here, taking care of business. They laid down some salt before the blizzard (kind of a waste, IMO, since it was immediately buried, but good for them,) plowed once Monday night, and then cleared us all out yesterday afternoon.
Unfortunately, they didn't push the initial loads of snow far enough back, so the mound of snow piled up quickly and right at the edge of the perimeter of the lot. They also plowed in the other building's dumpster, so it is not accessible.
They want $110/hr and quoted ~$1k to clear the dumpster and take away the snow. The board recommends this, because we're also due for more snow and have mostly run out of room to put it. We're on the condo board, but were immediately out-voted when we asked for more information and to discuss our options further. I'm new to condo living, but it seems like most of the members of the board are the type who would authorize paying a grand for suggested auto maintenance when all they were in for was an oil change.
What do you guys think about the initial cost and 20% additional cost they're asking to clean up their cleaning up? I understand that everywhere is different and the cost is hard to gage based on my location listed (CT.) Just a general question. I've asked my wife to review the contract and discuss this with the board further, even though they've already "voted"
