Snow Removal Calgary
Calgary Snow Removal Services
For several months of the year, homes and businesses in Calgary are at the mercy of severe winter weather.
Snow piled high on properties does not only create a bad first impression. Heavy, unexpected snowstorms can disrupt lives, scuttle plans, and create dangers for our families and the public. It is inconvenient, potentially hazardous and it may be against the law.
Calgary has by-laws that mean allowing snow to pile up on the sidewalks around your property for any length of time can land you in trouble with the City. So, unless you have a workable snow removal plan for your residential or commercial property, people may be at risk of slips and falls (leading to liability issues) and your pockets may be a little lighter.
The team at Reliabuilt Fence and Deck provides a dependable snow removal service for homes and businesses in the Calgary area.
Residential and Commercial snow removal
Homes and acreages in Calgary and the surrounding areas need to maintain the grounds and keep them as free of snow and ice as possible for families and the general public. Businesses also need to remain accessible to employees, customers, suppliers, guests, and City workers and have a duty to keep these individuals safe while on the property.
When the snow falls in Calgary, it can be challenging to keep up using a simple shovel. Elderly residents always need assistance with this task. Sometimes, too, people head out of town or on vacation and are not around to shovel snow even if they are capable of doing so. You can leave it to Reliabuilt and not worry about breaking any laws. We will come out as required on-demand or as part of a regular monthly service.
Our team has the experience and know-how of rapid snow removal for homes and businesses, helping to keep properties accessible and compliant with the Calgary by-laws.
Where can we remove the snow from?
Our residential snow removal service will remove the snow from the following areas of your home:
- Front sidewalk
– you must keep your property safe for passersby, guests, and City workers.
- Pathway to the front door
– family, friends, and other guests should feel safe as they approach the entrance to your home.
- Corner lot sidewalks
– we will remove the snow from both sidewalks on corner lot properties.
- Driveways
– whether you have a single or double driveway, it needs to be kept clear so that you can access your car each day.
- Path to the back of the house
– family members still need to access the yard sometimes in heavy snowfall, so we’ll clear the back pathways too.
- Path to the alley or garage
– if you’re like most Calgary homeowners, you have a garage or storage shed that you need to access from time to time, regardless of the snowy weather.
- Stairways and ramps
– slippery, snow-covered steps or ramps are accidents waiting to happen. We’ll clear all steps and ramps on your property to make them safe to access.
- Patios and decks
– just because it’s winter and the patio may not get so much usage, it’s no excuse to let the snow pile up.
- Paths for garbage bins and mail
– City workers need to access your property and you need to make it safe for them to do so.
Our commercial snow removal service can clear snow from the locations mentioned above and also from parking stalls and parking lots, landscaped areas, fire exits, and walkways into the buildings. Our team will use a variety of snow removal equipment, including shovels, scrapers and snow blowers.
We can also arrange for skid steer equipment, power brushes, snowplows, bobcats, sanders and dump trucks for particularly heavy snow conditions. Snow plowing and snow hauling can also be arranged and emergency services are available for those unexpected snowstorms that catch everybody in Calgary unaware.
No snow pile is too high!
Our teams can also apply ice melt and sand and gravel ice prevention upon agreement with the property owner.
What are the Calgary by-laws on snow removal?
We take our civic duty seriously in these parts. The City of Calgary bylaws holds both residential and commercial property owners responsible for the sidewalks around their properties.
So, if you fail to clear snow from around your property within a day, it can lead to a fine from the City of Calgary – not to mention slip and fall accidents for which you can be held liable.
Here’s what the Calgary snow removal bylaws say:
- Remove snow and ice – down to bare surface – from public sidewalks bordering their private property within 24 hours of a snowfall ending. Owners of rental properties are responsible for arranging for snow and ice removal when they reside elsewhere.
- Remove a minimum width of 1.5 meters of snow and ice – down to bare surface – from a public pathway bordering their property, also within 24 hours of a snowfall ending. Applicable pathways are those that run parallel and adjacent to a street, with or without separation between the pathway and street (e.g., a grass boulevard).
- Pile snow from their private driveway or walkway on their own property (e.g., front lawn). Snow from a public sidewalk or pathway may be shoveled onto another public property, such as a road.
Most importantly, you have 24 hours to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks bordering your property.
Which areas are you responsible for?
Homeowners in Calgary are responsible for clearing the following:
- Sidewalks that border the property (to a minimum width of 1.5 meters)
- Sidewalks and pathways that border any rental properties that you own
Clearing windrows is optional but you may want to remove them if they block access to a sidewalk, private driveway or on-street parking.
The City will not clear windrows but will reduce their size at crosswalks and wheelchair curb ramps within 72 hours of the end of snowfall.
If the areas you are responsible for are not cleared, you will receive a snow removal notice from the City of Calgary.
If the snow and ice have not been removed by the time ordered, you will receive an invoice for clearing the sidewalk. This is charged at a minimum flat rate of $150 (plus GST) plus an administration fee, which will be added to your annual property tax if not paid by the invoice due date.
This is on top of a fine of $250 for a first offence, $500 for a second offence, and $750 for further offences within a 12-month period.
Any unpaid fines can be collected by the Alberta Registry Service when you renew your driving license or vehicle registration.
Note that you don’t have to clear roads or designated sidewalks bordering or on City property as the City is responsible for clearing these and other designated areas.
Don’t wait until the complaints or fines come in to clear snow…
Responsible home and business owners keep their walkways, stairways, and parking areas accessible, safe, and clear of snow even during the heaviest falls.
Take evasive action as soon as the threat of snow is in the air. Book the snow removal service from the team at Reliabuilt before the neighbours start complaining, City workers start knocking on the door, or you receive a City notice through the mail.
Book our snow removal service online or call (403) 300-1195 for further information.
Why Choose Reliabuilt?
Five Year Warranty
Our five-year workmanship warranty is one of the most generous in the industry and provides the peace of mind of a job well done.
Locally owned
Reliabuilt Fence and Deck is locally owned and operated. We are active members of our community and remain accountable for the quality of projects we deliver.
Built with better quality
Build it once and build it right. Our installation experts have the skills and experience to create durable, functional and attractive fences, gates and decks.
Financing available
The budget won’t stretch to a new fence, gate, or deck just yet? Our competitive financing plans can help you spread the costs out over the coming years.
Unmatched service
We take communication and service seriously. We want you to stay informed with clear and transparent updates as your project progresses.
Short build-times
Once we start your project, you don’t want it dragging on eternally. We keep disruption to a minimum by providing quick installations without cutting corners.
Why Choose Reliabuilt?
Built-Better
Build it once and build it right. Our installation experts have the skills and experience required.
5-Year Warranty
Our five-year workmanship warranty is one of the most generous warranties in the industry.
Stay Informed
Because of our enhanced communication skills, you stay informed every step of the way.
Client Testimonials
Relia-Built worked on my fence this past season and I am overwhelmed with the professionalism and quality of the work. They were respectful, listened to my needs and worked with me. I’m very pleased with the finished product and will be recommending this company to everyone!
Connor came out and visited our Calgary home this past fall and I am thrilled with the service and quality of the product delivered. Connor was detailed, adapted to my needs and guided me to the most suitable product. I’m pleased and highly recommend Relia-Built Fence and Deck to all.
Great product and excellent service! Relia-Built gave us a detailed, professional quote and the fence was built on time and on budget. Staff from the office to the building crew were all great to deal with. We would definitely recommend Relia-Built to anyone looking for a “Reliable” fencing contractor!
