Orleans is a large suburban community in the east end of the City of Ottawa, with dense residential neighbourhoods, retail centres and commuter traffic along Highway 174.
We connect Orleans snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Orleans
Growing subdivisions. New neighbourhoods bring dense driveway routes with blades working close to garage doors, cars and landscaping. See general liability.
Commuter driveways. Clients commuting to larger centres want driveways open early, so routes start in the dark. See plow truck insurance.
Main street businesses. Storefront walkways and small lots see steady foot traffic, which raises slip and fall exposure. See slip and fall liability.
Coverage Orleans Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Sidewalk snow clearing insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Ontario 60 day notice rule for snow and ice claims
Who We Help in Orleans
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Owner operators
- Part time and side hustle plowers
- Landscapers adding snow removal
Nearby Areas
We connect contractors across the Ottawa Valley, including Ottawa, Kanata and Cornwall.
Local Snow Facts: Orleans
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the nearby Ottawa (City) station record an average of about 184 cm of snowfall a year, with about 13 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Orleans is part of the City of Ottawa, so City of Ottawa bylaws apply.
Sidewalks. The City of Ottawa clears and treats sidewalks as part of its winter operations.
Snow on the road. The Use and Care of Roads By-law No. 2003-498, s. 3(1)(b), bars anyone from throwing, pushing, plowing, dumping or otherwise depositing snow or ice on a highway, which applies to contractors clearing driveways and lots. City crews are exempt.
For contractors. A City of Ottawa brochure says snow plow contractors must hold a City business licence, display an orange plate with a valid annual sticker and carry at least $2 million in insurance, and that depositing snow on public roadways, sidewalks or non-client private property is an offence. Snow plow driveway markers are regulated under s. 4(4) of the Use and Care of Roads By-law.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Ottawa: Use and Care of Roads By-law; City of Ottawa: Snow plow contractor brochure; City of Ottawa: Snow plowing and clearing; City of Ottawa: Clearing snow from your property; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do Orleans contractors need an Ottawa snow plow licence?
Ottawa licenses snow plow contractors, and Orleans is part of the City of Ottawa. Check the City's current licensing requirements.
How much is snow plow insurance in Orleans?
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.