Peterborough is the gateway to the Kawarthas, with a university, college, regional hospital, retail and residential neighbourhoods, plus a large cottage and rural market around it. Winters are snowier and colder than the lakeshore.
We connect Peterborough snow plow operators and snow removal companies with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
Snow Removal Risks in Peterborough
Cottage and rural properties. Clearing vacant cottages and long rural lanes. See seasonal snow plow insurance.
Campus and hospital work. Heavy foot traffic. See institutional snow contractors.
Roof snow. Heavy loads on cottage and commercial roofs. See roof snow removal insurance.
Coverage Peterborough Contractors Ask About
- General liability with slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance
- Seasonal snow plow insurance
- Roof snow removal insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Ontario 60 day notice rule for snow and ice claims
Who We Help in Peterborough
- Residential snow plow contractors
- Institutional snow contractors
- Landscapers adding snow removal
- Owner operators
Nearby Areas
We also connect contractors in Kawartha Lakes, Clarington and across Central Ontario and Cottage Country.
Local Snow Facts: Peterborough
Snowfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Peterborough station record an average of about 158 cm of snowfall a year, with about 10 days a year bringing 5 cm or more of new snow.
Sidewalks. The City of Peterborough clears about 450 km of sidewalks itself, typically completing all routes within 48 hours after the last precipitation.
Snow on the road. The City states it is illegal to deposit snow on the roadway from driveways, parking lots or private property, and that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.
City plowing. Arterial and collector roads, including transit and hospital routes, are plowed first as required by legislated standards, followed by residential streets.
For contractors. Overnight parking is prohibited on all City streets 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., December 1 to April 1, and no stopping is allowed during snow clearing operations. The City does not clear driveway windrows.
Municipal rules and service levels change. Confirm the current bylaw with the municipality before relying on it.
Sources: City of Peterborough: Snow removal; Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is roof snow removal covered by regular snow plow insurance?
Often not. Roof work carries different risks and usually needs to be declared separately.
How much is snow plow insurance in Peterborough?
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.