Airdrie has grown rapidly as a commuter city north of Calgary, with new subdivisions, retail centres and industrial areas along the QE2. Chinook melt and refreeze reach here too.
We connect Airdrie snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Alberta brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Airdrie
New subdivisions. Dense routes of seasonal driveway contracts. See residential snow plow contractors.
Chinook ice. Refreeze after warm spells. See completed operations.
Industrial and retail. Certificates and additional insureds. See certificates of insurance explained.
Coverage Airdrie Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Completed operations
- Equipment insurance
- Alberta occupiers' liability and snow contractors
Who We Help in Airdrie
- Residential snow plow contractors
- New snow removal businesses
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Owner operators
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors in Calgary, Cochrane and across the Calgary Region.
Local Snow Facts: Airdrie
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the nearby Calgary Airport station record an average of about 139 cm of snowfall a year, with about 8 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Airdrie gives all property owners 24 hours once the snow stops to clear sidewalks in front of and alongside their property (Community Standards Bylaw B-09/2012). If the work is not done after a 24 hour notice, the City hires a contractor at the owner's expense.
Snow on the road. City guidance under Community Standards Bylaw B-09/2012 says snow and ice must be mounded on your own property, not on City roads or public property.
City plowing. Crews begin plowing at 5 cm of accumulation, in order of priority: arterials, collectors, rural roads, City facilities, then residential roads only when impassable. No completion times are published.
For contractors. Private snow contractors removing snow from streets need a seasonal use of streets permit ($50), a valid Airdrie business licence and $2M general liability insurance. Removed snow cannot be placed on streets, sidewalks, medians or City property, and the City does not allow contractor snow at City storage sites.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Airdrie: Sidewalk snow clearing; City of Airdrie: Snow and ice control; City of Airdrie: Use of streets permits; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a new Airdrie snow business get insurance?
Yes. New businesses may have fewer insurers available, which is where a specialist broker helps.
How much is snow plow insurance in Airdrie?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed Alberta broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in Alberta.