Halifax winters rarely give you one clean snowfall. A storm often brings heavy, wet snow, then rain, then a hard freeze overnight. If the driveway isn’t cleared quickly, it can turn into ruts and ice that last for weeks. Our residential snow removal service is built for that pattern. We clear the snow, deal with the bank the city plow leaves at the end of your driveway, and help keep walking surfaces safe.
We work with single-family homeowners, seniors who would rather not be out shovelling, busy families, and landlords who need rental entrances kept clear for tenants.
What residential snow removal includes
- Driveway clearing by plow, snow blower or hand shovel, matched to your driveway size and layout
- Front walkway, side path and step clearing so the main entrance is usable
- Removal of the windrow, the hard-packed snow bank left at the end of your driveway by municipal plows
- Optional salting or sanding of steps, walkways and driveway slopes (see ice management)
- Clearing around vehicles where it is safe to do so, or a return visit once vehicles are moved
The exact scope is agreed in your quote, so you know what will be cleared each visit.
Service options for homes
Choose what suits your household and budget:
- One-time clearing: ideal after a big storm, or if you’re away or unwell.
- On-call clearing: you call or message when you need us after a snowfall.
- Seasonal contract: your property goes on our route and is cleared automatically after qualifying snowfalls all winter. Learn more about seasonal snow removal contracts.
Snow removal for landlords and rental properties
If you rent out a house, a duplex or a few units, clear entrances and walkways matter for your tenants’ safety and for your property. We can cover shared driveways, multiple entrances and parking pads, and can coordinate with you rather than each tenant. Larger multi-unit buildings and apartment lots are covered under commercial snow removal.
Halifax-specific things we plan for
- Municipal plow windrows. The Halifax Regional Municipality clears streets and many sidewalks. The snow bank pushed across the bottom of private driveways stays the homeowner’s job, and it is often the heaviest snow to move.
- Freeze–thaw cycles. Slush left on a driveway in the afternoon can be solid ice by morning. Clearing promptly and treating slopes reduces this.
- Winter parking restrictions. HRM runs a winter overnight parking ban on streets during the season. Check halifax.ca for current details. If cars have to come off the street, a clear driveway matters even more.
- Narrow and shared driveways. Common in older Halifax and Dartmouth neighbourhoods. We pick equipment that fits, and sometimes that means a snow blower and shovel rather than a plow.
How it works
Request a quote
Use the quote form or call us. Tell us your address or postal code and what needs clearing.
Get your price
We review the property (often from your description and photos, or with a quick visit) and send a clear quote.
Choose your plan
Pick per-visit service, on-call clearing after each snowfall, or a seasonal contract.
We clear the snow
When snow falls we work through our routes so your driveway, walkways and lots are usable again.