Burnaby ranges from the high rise density of Metrotown and Brentwood to business parks and the university on top of Burnaby Mountain, which often gets far more snow than the rest of the city. Stratas and commercial clients make up much of the work.
We connect Burnaby snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed BC brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Burnaby
Elevation differences. Burnaby Mountain can be snowy while lower areas see rain. See plow truck insurance.
High rise stratas. Ramps, entrances and walkways with heavy use. See Strata snow removal contracts in BC.
Business parks. Certificates and additional insured requirements. See certificates of insurance explained.
Coverage Burnaby Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Sidewalk snow clearing insurance
- Umbrella liability
- ICBC and plow trucks
Who We Help in Burnaby
- Condo and strata snow contractors
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Landscapers adding snow removal
- Property management snow contractors
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Richmond and across the Lower Mainland.
Local Snow Facts: Burnaby
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the nearby Vancouver International Airport station record an average of about 37 cm of snowfall a year, with about 3 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Burnaby requires owners or occupiers of single family, two family, multi-family, industrial, commercial and institutional properties to remove snow and ice from all sidewalks surrounding their property no later than 10 a.m. every day, including holidays (Street and Traffic Bylaw, Section 31).
Snow on the road. The City instructs residents and businesses to pile snow on their property or boulevard, not on the road.
City plowing. Main arterials such as Lougheed, Kingsway and Canada Way come first, followed by emergency response routes, bus routes and collectors, streets bordering senior and long term care facilities, sloped single outlet local roads, and local roads bordering elementary schools. The City also clears bus stops, wheelchair ramps, sidewalks at municipal facilities and pedestrian overpasses.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Burnaby: Your role as a resident or business; City of Burnaby: Our role as a city; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Burnaby stratas require snow contractors to carry insurance?
Most do, often with specific limits and certificate wording.
How much is snow plow insurance in Burnaby?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed BC broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in BC.