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In Edmonton, snow clearance is largely a job the property owner has to arrange. The City clears sidewalks around public schools, bus stops and City facilities, but says it does not have the council-approved resources to clear sidewalks in most residential or commercial areas. Failing to maintain your sidewalks can bring a fine plus the cost of snow removal. The city also sees long winters: Environment Canada's 1991–2020 normals for Edmonton International give 126.7 cm of snow a year, with January averaging 24.2 cm. When you hire, ask whether the service covers sidewalks as well as the driveway, and how quickly crews come after a heavy fall. Ask how they handle a residential parking ban, when roads are bladed to a level snowpack rather than bare pavement and windrows can be left at your driveway entrance. For roof work, ask what safety equipment crews use, and get the scope and visit schedule written into the quote or contract.

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What to know in Edmonton

Before you hire

  1. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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  2. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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Questions about hiring in Edmonton

Who clears the sidewalk in front of my Edmonton home?

You do, in most residential areas. The City clears sidewalks around public schools, bus stops and City facilities, and says it lacks the council-approved resources for most residential or commercial sidewalks. If you hire someone, confirm in writing that sidewalks are included, not only the driveway. City of Edmonton (source, opens in a new tab)

What happens if my sidewalk is not cleared?

Failing to maintain your sidewalks in Edmonton can result in a fine, plus the cost of the City's snow removal. If you hire a service, ask how soon after a snowfall they clear walks, so you stay within the rules and are not caught out by a heavy fall. City of Edmonton (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a snow clearance quote or contract include?

Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walks, steps), what snowfall triggers a visit, how fast crews respond, where snow is piled, and whether the price is per visit or seasonal. Also ask about liability insurance and who is responsible for damage to lawns or edges.

Should I clear my roof myself or hire someone?

Insurance Bureau of Canada advises clearing snow from your roof and deck to avoid potential collapse, or hiring a professional to do it. Ask any roof service about fall protection and how they avoid damaging shingles. Keep snow away from gas meters and vents too. Insurance Bureau of Canada (source, opens in a new tab)

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