Edmonton winters are long and cold, and snow tends to stay once it falls. Contractors run a season that can stretch from October into April, servicing residential streets, condo complexes, retail centres and a large industrial base stretching toward Nisku and Leduc.
We connect Edmonton snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Alberta brokers who write this business.
What Snow Contractors in Edmonton Deal With
Accumulation and hauling. Snow builds up over a long season, and storage space on lots runs out. Many contractors add loader work and snow hauling, which brings heavier equipment and vehicle exposure.
Deep cold. Extreme cold is hard on equipment and limits how well some de-icers work. Equipment insurance and good salt records both matter. See salting and sanding insurance.
Industrial clients. Yards, shops and facilities in the region's industrial areas often have large lots, heavy traffic and formal contractor requirements, including higher limits and safety documentation. See umbrella liability.
Sidewalk responsibilities. Edmonton requires property owners to clear adjacent sidewalks within a set time after snowfall, and many commercial and condo properties hire contractors to handle it. See sidewalk snow clearing insurance.
Alberta law. See Alberta occupiers' liability and snow contractors and WCB Alberta for snow removal.
Edmonton Snow Removal Insurance Coverage
- Plow truck insurance in Edmonton
- Snow removal liability insurance in Edmonton
- Salting and ice management insurance in Edmonton
- Wheel loader coverage
- Dump truck coverage
Who We Help in Edmonton
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Parking lot plowing contractors
- Condo and strata snow contractors
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Owner operators
Nearby Areas
We connect contractors throughout the Edmonton Region, including St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Beaumont and Fort Saskatchewan.
Local Snow Facts: Edmonton
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Edmonton City Centre station record an average of about 124 cm of snowfall a year, with about 7 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Edmonton's Community Standards Bylaw requires property owners, including owners of vacant properties, to clear snow and ice from adjacent sidewalks as soon as possible. The City accepts sidewalk complaints only when it has not snowed for at least 48 hours (November 1 to May 1), and failure to clear can result in a $100 fine plus cleanup costs. The City clears sidewalks only around schools, bus stops and City facilities, not in most residential or commercial areas.
For contractors. The City clears driveway windrows higher than 30 cm (one lane width) and can declare residential parking bans with 8 hours notice.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Edmonton: Sidewalk snow removal; City of Edmonton: Bylaw complaints; City of Edmonton: Snow and ice; City of Edmonton: Neighbourhood roads in winter; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
Plan Ahead for the Season
Edmonton's season can start early. Line up coverage and certificates in late summer so you are ready for the first October storm. See how much snow plow insurance costs in Alberta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Edmonton snow contractors need insurance for snow hauling?
Hauling adds dump truck and loader exposure that should be declared and insured. See snow hauling insurance and talk to your broker.
Do you help contractors outside Edmonton city limits?
Yes. We connect contractors throughout the Edmonton region and across Alberta.