The only thing worse than getting caught in a snowstorm is coming home to a driveway covered in the white stuff when you finally make it home.

Plowz, a new app that lets you book and pay for a snowplow with just a few taps. Think of it as Uber for snow removal. “I got the idea because we had a pretty big snowstorm in Syracuse [New York] in 2012, and my mom need a snowplow because she couldn’t get out of her driveway,” founder William Mahoney, a New York State resident said. “I tried calling snowplow companies, but no one would pick up their phone.”

Mahoney’s app is being welcomed by the industry at which its service is aimed. Get started by setting up a profile and inputting your payment information. Once a willing plowman is located, you’ll receive a quote and can book directly. By the end of the day (but usually within a few hours), your snow will be gone, your credit card charged and a photo of your clear driveway sent to your phone (in case you’re out while your driveway is being plowed).

Prices vary based on driveway length and location (Plowz is currently in 34 U.S. cities), but are typically comparable to a service you might find online–generally in the $25 to $50 range. And, as with Uber, plowers are rated after each job. If a plower gets consistently poor ratings, he or she will be kicked off the service.

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