One decision in October means you never think about snow again until spring. A seasonal contract with Pickering Snow Removal covers every qualifying snowfall from November 1 to April 15 for one flat rate — automatic service, no phone calls, no per-storm invoices, no watching the radar at 11 p.m.
How a seasonal contract works
You choose the services to include — driveway clearing, walkways and steps, sidewalk, salting — and we quote one price for the entire winter based on your property’s size and layout. From then on, every time snow accumulation passes the trigger depth (typically 5 cm), your property is cleared automatically. Multi-pass storms get multiple visits. You wake up, your driveway is done.
Seasonal vs. per-visit: the honest math
Durham Region typically sees 15-25 snowfalls per winter that pass a 5 cm trigger. In a heavy winter, per-visit customers pay for every one of those storms; seasonal customers pay the same flat rate they locked in October. In a light winter, per-visit can come out cheaper — that’s the trade. What you’re buying with a seasonal contract is a fixed cost and zero effort: no calling during the storm rush, no finding out your usual guy’s route is full.
The comparison most homeowners actually make isn’t seasonal vs. per-visit — it’s seasonal vs. a snowblower. A decent two-stage snowblower runs $1,200-2,000 plus gas, maintenance, storage space, and the small matter of you standing outside at 5:30 a.m. operating it. A seasonal contract typically costs less than the machine’s first year of ownership.
Early-bird advantage
Route capacity is finite — we cap the number of seasonal contracts so that every customer’s driveway is actually cleared before the morning commute. Contracts signed before the first snowfall get preferred pricing and route priority. Every year, the calls we can’t take are the ones that come during the first big storm.
Who seasonal contracts fit best
Commuters who need the driveway open by a fixed time every morning. Snowbirds and frequent travellers whose insurance requires the property to look occupied and maintained. Adult children arranging worry-free winters for aging parents. Small landlords with bylaw obligations across multiple units.
Frequently asked questions
What if it barely snows this winter?
That’s the trade-off — seasonal is fixed-price certainty. If you’d rather bet on a light winter, our per-visit service exists for exactly that.
When does service start and end?
November 1 to April 15, with early and late storms outside that window handled at a courtesy rate for contract customers.
Can I add salting mid-season?
Yes, services can be added to an active contract at any time.
Is there a contract for rental properties?
Yes — we service small residential rentals and can invoice landlords directly with per-property reporting.
Lock in your seasonal rate before the first snowfall — call or text (289) 312-7550.