No Waking Up to a Shovel at 6 AM - Fast Calgary Snow Removal

When that first snow event hits Calgary – sometimes as early as October – you don't want to be scrambling around in the dark, shoveling snow before heading off to work. Our expert snow removal teams are ready to handle winter from the first snowfall through to spring melt in April, so you can rest easy knowing our reliable professionals ensure your property is safe and accessible no matter what the weather brings.

We serve Calgary, catering to Calgary homeowners all over the city, from inner-city neighborhoods like Beltline, Bridgeland, and Kensington to the suburbs - communities like Mahogany, Tuscany, and Auburn Bay. Whether you live in a beautiful old character home in downtown Calgary or a reliable sprawling corner lot in the deep southern suburbs, our professional team knows the local area and can ensure your driveway is cleared, make your city sidewalk safe to walk on, and get your front steps ready for family, visitors, and delivery drivers.

Our Calgary Handyman Services crews will use the right equipment to remove snow from driveways, front city sidewalks, walkways, steps, and small parking pads. Ice melt is available by request for high-traffic areas where ice buildup is a concern. Our goal is to provide efficient, urgent professional snow removal for residential and commercial properties that keeps your property safe, ensures compliance with City of Calgary bylaws, and saves you time and effort by removing packed snow and ice after each snowfall, especially for urgent snow removal needs.

Need a quick estimate? Give us a call at 365-444-0596 or email us at info@canadahandyman.ca. During active snow events, we will usually get back to you the same day to schedule you. Our mission is simple: take the worry out of Calgary winters, even with unpredictable weather, so you can focus on everything else.

Why You Need to Get Snow Removal Right in Calgary

Calgary winters are notoriously unpredictable, making effective snow removal services essential. Snowfall begins in October and can persist well into April. From November to March, you're dealing with regular snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and those famous Chinook winds, which can swing conditions from minus 20 to plus 10 in just one afternoon.

Those Chinooks create a real challenge: snow melts during the day, then refreezes overnight into solid ice. This freeze-thaw cycle means that even heavy or light snowfall can turn your sidewalks and driveways into hazards within 24 hours, making it essential to clear snow as soon as possible.

The Safety Risks We All Face

Uncleared snow and ice are a safety hazard, and it's particularly tough on:

• Kiddos and seniors who are more likely to slip and fall on icy steps and walkways

• Delivery drivers who are rushing between stops can easily lose their footing on packed snow

• Rental tenants who need safe access to their homes

• Vehicles that can get stuck in driveways and icy parking pads can lead to fender-benders and frustration

A large December dump, followed by a Chinook melt and overnight refreeze, is a recipe for slip-and-fall incidents. The same pattern happens in March, when people think winter is winding down.

Bylaws To Comply With

Calgary's snow removal services must comply with the snow-clearing bylaw, which requires you to clear the sidewalks adjacent to your property within 24 hours after snowfall ends. If you continue to fail to do so, you risk receiving complaints from your neighbours, fines from bylaw officers, and even the city arranging the clearing and billing you directly.

Having reliable service means you stay on top of your business responsibilities without constantly tracking every storm or rushing outside in the cold.

Our Calgary Snow Removal Services

We offer flexible snow removal options for single-family homes, duplexes, small multi-plexes, and small commercial storefronts. Our focus is on residential areas and smaller commercial properties within Calgary city limits; we're not set up to handle large industrial yards or highway lots.

We can also clear decks, patios, and side paths as add-ons; these, including snow blowers, are priced based on area and difficulty of access, and are always confirmed before work begins.

Ice control is a reliable option too - we offer a service guarantee that includes ice melt or sand for high traffic areas like front steps, ramps, and building entrances - especially important during those Chinook cycles when ice forms quickly, and we always strive to do an excellent job.

Snow Removal in Calgary for Your Home

Our residential focus includes single-family homes in communities such as Cranston, Coventry Hills, and Signal Hill, along with townhomes and 4-plexes throughout the city, providing more flexibility for your season-long snow removal needs to satisfy our customers.

A standard visit usually includes:

• Clearing the city sidewalk in front of your home

• Clearing the front walk to your door

• Clearing the main driveway as close to bare surface as possible

We can customise to suit your property. Some homeowners want extra attention to side doors, back lanes, or walkways to detached garages. Others need us to pay special attention to downspout areas and north-facing walks where ice builds up the fastest during Chinook cycles.

For landlords or owners who aren't on-site, we can provide photos after each visit. This is especially useful for rental units where you need documentation that the property has been properly maintained.

Snow Removal for Small Commercial & Rental Properties

Small commercial storefronts, professional offices, and rental properties such as four-plexes and small strip-mall units all benefit from great service through efficient snow removal to keep customers and tenants safe.

Typical commercial tasks include:

• Clearing customer walkways and main entrances

• Clearing employee access doors

• Clearing small parking pads behind the building

• Getting Ice Melt to High-Traffic Zones

We work with property managers to clarify expectations for overnight snowfall, daytime storms, and the less common multi-day snow event. Businesses value the reliability and documented snow removal because it helps protect them from lawsuits over slips and falls on icy sidewalks or entrances.

We can actually bundle snow removal with some of our other handyman visits during the slower winter months - it's a pretty handy way to knock off a bunch of minor repairs, and it's what we call "efficient".

Calgary Snow Bylaws & Our Response Time

Calgarians have a pretty straightforward sidewalk snow and ice bylaw: clear the sidewalk adjacent to your property within 24 hours after the snow stops - it's the same for homeowners, landlords, and commercial property owners. Don't do i,t and you'll be dealing with:

• Whines from your neighbours

• Warnings from bylaw enforcement

• The city is claiming it and sending you the bill

• A potential fine

Our goal is to provide professional snow removal and clear residential properties within 24 hours after snowfall ends. Sites that are a little more critical - like businesses that open early or rental properties with urgent snow removal needs - we can get to faster if you book ahead of time.

During big storms or heavy snowfalls - say, ones over 10 centimeters - timing can get a little messed up depending on road conditions and city plowing. Our crews focus on providing timely service while keeping access safe and walkable above all else.

Corner lots and the like should probably book early in the season, though - those sites take a bit more time to get clear, and we get booked up fast once snow season gets going.

Service Windows During Snow

We do a pretty good job of planning our routes around the storm timing:

• Overnight snow we handle in the morning and daytime shifts

• Daytime storms get done later in the day or evening, once the snow is letting up

• Multi-day storms, we try to get to at least once a day to keep the snow depth from getting too crazy, with a full clean-up once the storm finally wraps up

We focus on getting high-risk areas clear first: front steps, main walks, and steps that are steep or north-facing - those are the spots ice is most likely to form.

When you book with us, we'll provide an overview of the service window. For the most predictable timing, especially if you prefer a flat monthly rate, it's usually a good idea to set up a seasonal or monthly arrangement rather than trying to reach us during a snowstorm.

Snow Removal Options & Pricing Guidance

Pricing for snow removal depends on several factors: property size, the complexity of the clearing, and how often we need to visit. There isn't a one-size-fits-all rate that will work, and ultimately affects the cost. Every Calgary property is different, from the compact inner-city lots to the big suburban corner homes.

We offer add-ons, such as back lanes, decks, and additional walkways. We'll quote them separately so you only pay for what you need.

We're big on transparent pricing: we'll confirm scope and cost before we do any work, and there won't be any surprise surcharges for snowfalls within our agreed-upon service level. We think our competitive pricing means you get great service without breaking the bank.

Per-Visit vs. Seasonal Snow Removal

Per-visit service is a good option for homeowners who usually take care of snow clearing themselves but want a backup for heavy snow or when they're out of town - you just call us when you need help, and we'll get to it.

Seasonal or monthly arrangements are better suited for busy families, seniors, and landlords who want to have a predictable budget, automatic clearing after each snowfall, and no need to call us or worry about timing - that's the kind of quality service and peace of mind you get when you choose our flexible monthly rate book with us, along with our transparent cancellation policy.

Seasonal customers can define their coverage period - say, from November 1 to March 31 - and even get unlimited visits during that time. Heavy snowstorms may take a little longer to clear, but our goal is to keep the agreed-upon areas safe and clear throughout each event.

Ready for an estimate? Give us a call at 365-444-0596 or email us at info@canadahandyman.ca. Just provide your property address and a brief description of the areas you want cleared to become our snow removal client .

How Calgary Snow Removal Fits In With Our Handyman Services

Calgary Handyman Services - that's us - we're your year-round home maintenance partner. We handle winter snow removal alongside all your interior and exterior repairs, so you only have to work with one trusted local team taking care of your property year-round.

Winter is actually a pretty good time to pair snow removal with indoor projects like:

• Patching up drywall and painting a few touch-ups

• Caulking bathrooms and kitchens

• Fixing any drafty doors and windows

• Installing a storm door to keep the cold out

Keeping entrances and decks clear of snow helps protect exterior finishes, doors, and thresholds from ice damage and wear - preventable problems if you stay on top of snow clearing.

Using one local team for both snow and repairs makes scheduling and communication way easier - you've got one point of contact, one company you trust, and one phone number to call when something needs attention.

Neighbourhoods We Serve Across Calgary

We usually serve communities all across Calgary, including:

• Central: Beltline, Bridgeland, Inglewood, Kensington, Marda Loop

• South: Mahogany, Auburn Bay, Cranston, Chaparral - these are some of the neighborhoods we serve in that part of town.

• Northwest: Tuscany, Varsity, Dalhousie - we also service communities in the northwest here.

• Northeast: Coventry Hills, Saddle Ridge - and some in the northeast, too.

• Southwest: Signal Hill, Aspen Woods - we go out that way as well

We're highly aware of the local snow conditions, how drifts can cross open corners in places like Saddle Ridge and create a mess. And in older neighbourhoods like Mount Royal or Rosedale, the north-facing walks can stay icy for ages - it's one of those little details that makes a big difference when we're planning our accessible snow removal routes.

Our team serves addresses right across the city - think downtown postal codes like T2P out to the far south and far north suburbs that are still within the Calgary city limits. If you live just outside the city limits, it depends on how far out you are and how easy it is for us to get to you. We can go over this more if you need a quote.

Are we not showing your community here? No worries, get in touch anyway - our routes change from season to season, and if you're in a community that isn't listed, we may be able to come out and serve you after all.

How to Book Calgary Snow Removal With Us

Booking with us is as easy as:

1. Give us a call at 365-444-0596 or send us an email to info@canadahandyman.ca

2. Tell us your address and give us some details about your property

3. Let us know what areas need clearing - front sidewalk, driveway, steps, back lane, any of that stuff.

We may need to review online maps or ask you to send photos to better understand your driveway length, sidewalk frontage, steps, and any tricky bits or access issues you have. That way, we can give you a quote that actually makes sense.

Once we send you a written estimate, you know exactly what you're getting - no surprises, no hidden fees.

For people who want to set up ongoing seasonal service, we work out a start date, a target window for how long it'll take to reach your property after a snowfall, and any additional areas, such as back lanes or decks, that need to be addressed. And once you're all signed up with your account, we take care of it for the rest of the season - you don't have to think about it again until spring.

Get Ready for the Next Calgary Snowfall

Winter's not waiting for anyone, and neither should you be scrambling to get your place sorted out. Whether you need us to come out and blast the driveway every now and then, or you want a seasonal package that will keep your whole property safe and clear all winter, our crew's ready to help with snow removal and lawn care tasks as well.

Give us a call or an email to get your snow removal client sorted out - 365-444-0596 or info@canadahandyman.ca - our pros have got years of experience, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that with our vacation coverage, your property is in good hands - no matter what the winter brings.

Don't wait for that next big snowstorm to catch you off guard - get in touch with us now for our reliable service and let us take care of the snow, so you can get on with everything else.