Durham Region lies east of Toronto along Lake Ontario, from Pickering and Ajax through Whitby and Oshawa to Clarington, with rural townships to the north.
We connect snow plow operators and snow removal companies across Durham Region with licensed Ontario brokers who write this business.
Communities We Serve in Durham Region
- Snow plow insurance in Pickering
- Snow plow insurance in Ajax
- Snow plow insurance in Whitby
- Snow plow insurance in Oshawa
- Snow plow insurance in Clarington
Snowfall in Durham Region
Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1991 to 2020 climate normals record about 102 cm of snowfall a year at the Oshawa station (for Oshawa).
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada: Canadian Climate Normals.
Sidewalk Rules Differ Across Durham Region
Municipal sidewalk clearing rules are set city by city, which affects what property owners hire contractors to do. A few examples:
- Pickering: Pickering's Ice & Snow Clearing By-law 6650/06 requires every owner of a building or vacant land, occupied or not, to clear abutting sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours after accumulation.
- Ajax: The Town of Ajax requires residents and businesses to clear sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall or ice forming, with fines applied to property taxes under the User Fees By-law.
- Whitby: Under the Town of Whitby Clean Community By-law, property owners have 24 hours after a snowfall to remove ice and snow from the sidewalks surrounding their property, or the Town may clear and bill them.
- Oshawa: Oshawa's Winter Access By-law 92-2009, s.
Each city page lists the rules and sources for that municipality. Rules change, so confirm with the municipality.
Winter Road and Weather Resources
Contractors running routes across Durham Region often check Ontario 511, the Ministry of Transportation's traveller information service, before and during storms, along with Environment and Climate Change Canada weather warnings for their area. Keeping a note of the warnings in effect when you worked is also useful for your snow logs.
Coverage Contractors in Durham Region Ask About
- General liability and slip and fall coverage
- Plow truck insurance and commercial fleet coverage
- Salting and sanding insurance
- Snow removal equipment insurance
- Umbrella liability for contracts with higher limits
Provincial Rules to Know
Read about the Ontario 60 day notice rule and snow plow insurance in Ontario. For pricing factors, see how much snow plow insurance costs in Ontario.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you connect contractors everywhere in Durham Region?
Yes. We work with licensed Ontario brokers who serve snow contractors across the region, including smaller towns and rural areas.
Does snow plow insurance cost the same across Durham Region?
No. Price depends on your properties, services, vehicles, revenue and claims history, and local conditions can play a part. A broker can quote your operation.
Is there a charge to be matched with a broker?
No. Matching is free and there is no obligation to buy.