A snow removal contract is an agreement about how your property gets cleared all winter — and the terms matter more than you'd think. Before you renew, it's worth checking exactly what you're paying for and how your provider responds when the snow hits.
The terms that actually matter
- Snow trigger: how much snow before a crew comes out
- Visit frequency during continuous snowfall
- Whether pricing is flat or per-push
- Included areas: driveway, sidewalk, walkway, steps
The most important term is the snow trigger. Many providers wait until three to five centimetres before they dispatch. When you walk on a light dusting at 6 AM, it packs into ice — and you're dealing with it before anyone shows up.
A trigger of 0.5 cm changes everything
We deploy at just 0.5 cm of snow, with one visit every 24 hours during a continuous snowfall, on a flat seasonal rate with no per-push fees. That means we clear the light snow before it compacts, and you never have to decide whether to call us out.
Clear all winter, one flat rate
0.5 cm trigger, unlimited visits, no per-push fees.
Request a written quote and we'll confirm coverage for your driveway, sidewalk, and walkway before the season starts.
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Somerset Lawn and Snow handles lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal across South Calgary.