How much does commercial snow removal cost in Canada?
Commercial snow contracts are priced per push, per season (flat seasonal), or per hour, plus salting/de-icing. Seasonal contracts trade predictability for the contractor carrying weather risk; per-push is cheaper in a mild winter and more in a heavy one. Lot size and trigger depth set the rate.
Typical price breakdown
General planning ranges for Canadian commercial work. Your actual price depends on scope, region, building condition, and access.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Per-push plowing (small lot) | $75 – $250 / visit |
| Per-push plowing (large lot) | $250 – $900 / visit |
| Seasonal contract (small lot) | $3,500 – $8,000 / season |
| Seasonal contract (large lot) | $10,000 – $25,000+ / season |
| Salting / de-icing | $100 – $500 / application |
| Sidewalk clearing | $50 – $200 / visit |
What moves the price
Lot size & layout
Square footage, number of entrances, islands, and snow-storage room all affect time on site.
Contract structure
Seasonal (flat) shifts weather risk to the contractor; per-push shifts it to you. Each suits a different risk appetite.
Trigger depth & service level
A 2 cm trigger with priority clearing costs more than a 5 cm trigger with standard timing.
Salting & liability
Slip-and-fall liability makes de-icing and documented service logs valuable — and a cost line.
Sidewalks & accessibility
Hand-clearing walkways, entrances, and accessible routes adds labour beyond plowing.
How to get an accurate price
The numbers above are for budgeting. To get a real, scope-specific price, post your project as an RFP on PMRFP — describe the building, the work, and your region, and qualified snow removal companies respond with their own pricing. Posting is free, and getting two or three competitive responses is the simplest way to know the true market rate.
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