Etobicoke is Toronto's western district, from lakeshore condo towers in Humber Bay to industrial and logistics areas near Pearson Airport, with a college campus, a major shopping centre and established residential neighbourhoods in between.
We connect Etobicoke snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Etobicoke
Lakeshore condos. High rise entrances, ramps and walkways. See condo and strata snow contractors.
Airport area industry. Warehouses and yards running around the clock. See umbrella liability.
Residential routes. Older neighbourhoods with tight driveways. See general liability.
Coverage Etobicoke Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Umbrella liability
- Sidewalk snow clearing insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Ontario 60 day notice rule for snow and ice claims
Who We Help in Etobicoke
- Condo and strata snow contractors
- Commercial snow removal companies
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Parking lot plowing contractors
Nearby Areas
Etobicoke is part of Toronto. We also connect contractors in Mississauga and North York.
Local Snow Facts: Etobicoke
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the nearby Toronto Pearson Airport station record an average of about 114 cm of snowfall a year, with about 7 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto, so City of Toronto bylaws apply.
Sidewalks. The City of Toronto clears about 98% of public sidewalks by machine once snow reaches 2 cm or more and snowfall has stopped, which takes about 12 hours and may continue up to 72 hours. When accumulation is 2 cm or less, residents and businesses must clear adjacent sidewalks of snow and ice within 12 hours of the end of a snowfall, and owners must clear private driveways, parking spaces, steps, ramps and landings within 24 hours.
Snow on the road. Residents must not push snow from their property onto sidewalks, roads or bike lanes. Shovelled snow must be stored on the property, or a fine of $500 plus a $110 victim surcharge may apply.
City plowing. Expressways are plowed at 2.5 cm (about 2 hours), major roads, transit routes and hills at 5 cm (6 to 8 hours), and local roads at 8 cm (about 14 hours).
For contractors. The City clears 3 metre wide driveway openings (windrows) on residential streets and eligible collector and arterial roads, aiming to finish within two hours of road plowing. Windrow clearing is not available on every street.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Toronto: Sidewalk clearing; City of Toronto: Salting and plowing roads; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Etobicoke condo corporations require insurance from snow contractors?
Most do, with minimum limits and additional insured requirements.
How much is snow plow insurance in Etobicoke?
It depends on your property types, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history. A licensed Ontario broker can quote your specific operation. See how much snow plow insurance costs in Ontario.