O.S.I.M – Ontario Snow & Ice Removal
Founded in 2011, it offers commercial snow plowing, sidewalk clearing and ice control, plus emergency service. It works across Niagara Falls, Saint Catharines, Welland and Grimsby.
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Snow clearance in St. Catharines–Niagara
Snow removal firms and roofers.
12 pros in St. Catharines–Niagara
Snow clearance in St. Catharines and the Niagara area is shaped by lake weather and by city rules. In December 2022 Niagara Region declared a state of emergency during a record-breaking winter storm, and thousands of residents lost power, with wind gusts expected at 100 to 120 km per hour. Storms like that can leave heavy drifts and make roof loads and access a real concern. The city also sets rules on sidewalks: a property owner is given notice to clear a sidewalk within 12 hours of a by-law officer visiting. The City's sidewalk service for seniors and people with physical disabilities covers only City sidewalks fronting or abutting the home, not driveways, walkways to a home, or windrows at the bottom of a driveway. So before you hire, ask whether the contractor will clear the sidewalk as well as the driveway, how quickly they respond after a storm, whether they handle windrows, and whether they carry liability insurance. For roof snow removal, ask about fall protection and how they avoid damaging roofing. Get the terms in writing.
Niagara lawn services
Commercial and residential snow removal packages are offered, alongside lawn care, deck and fence work and pressure washing. Its service area includes Fort Erie.
Also serves Buffalo
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Picture Garden Lawn Care
Seasonal contracts pair lawn care with snow removal for residential and commercial properties. Salting and ice control are also offered, in Welland and Alden.
Also serves Buffalo
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Blooms and Blizzards Landscaping
Open around the clock, every day, with emergency service for snow removal. It clears sidewalks and plows parking lots for commercial sites.
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Greenwood Lawn Care
Locally owned and operated in Niagara Falls, it offers snow removal alongside mowing, aeration and fertilization.
Also serves Buffalo
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Paradisus Window Cleaning & House Washing Services
Open weekdays. Ice dam removal and snow removal are among its jobs, alongside window cleaning and house washing.
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Royal Blue Landscaping Inc.
Based in Niagara Falls, the company also builds landscapes, outdoor living spaces and pools, with snow removal among its jobs. It serves Saint Catharines and Niagara too, and gives free estimates.
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Niagara Landscaping Lawn Care and Cleaning (NLLC)
Open 24 hours a day, every day, it handles snow plowing and removal on seasonal contracts, and also serves Welland.
Also serves Buffalo
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WNY Services LLC
Its work covers Buffalo, Amherst, Grand Island and Niagara Falls, with snow removal and ice dam removal among its jobs. Open Monday through Saturday.
Also serves Buffalo
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Ability Property Maintenance
Operating since 2010, it removes snow and offers all-season contracts for commercial properties, with Saturday morning hours.
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ReNew Lawn Care & Landscape Services
Since 2008, this Grand Island lawn care service has offered snow plowing alongside its lawn care work. It is open six days a week and closed on Sundays.
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Sykes Landscaping
Alongside design and build landscaping, it offers commercial snow removal covering plowing and de-icing.
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What to know in St. Catharines–Niagara
Niagara Region declared a state of emergency on Dec. 24, 2022 during a record-breaking winter storm. Canadian Niagara Power reported 14,000 customers without power on Christmas Eve and 9,600 as of 4 p.m. on Dec. 25.
During the December 2022 storm, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority issued a flood warning for the Lake Erie area, with wind gusts expected at 100 to 120 km per hour. Thousands of Niagara residents lost power.
Before you hire
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.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in St. Catharines–Niagara
Does the City of St. Catharines clear my driveway if I am a senior?
No. The City's sidewalk snow removal service for seniors and people with physical disabilities covers City sidewalks fronting or abutting the home. It does not cover driveways, walkways to a home, or windrows left at the bottom of a driveway, so you would need to arrange that clearing yourself. City of St. Catharines (source, opens in a new tab)
How quickly must I clear my sidewalk in St. Catharines?
A property owner is given notice to clear a sidewalk within 12 hours of a City by-law officer visiting the property. If you hire a contractor, ask whether sidewalks are included and how soon after a snowfall they usually arrive, so you can meet that timeline. City of St. Catharines (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a snow clearing contract include?
Ask for the areas covered (driveway, walkways, sidewalk), what snowfall triggers a visit, how windrows are handled, and the contract period. Confirm who is responsible for damage to lawns or pavers, and ask for proof of liability insurance. Keep the agreement in writing before the season starts.
How do I compare snow removal quotes?
Compare like with like: the same areas, the same trigger for a visit, and the same response time. Ask whether the quote is per visit or seasonal, and whether roof work is separate. A clear written scope matters more than a short quote.