Homes
Driveways and walkways for homes
Snow plowing or snow blowing for houses, townhouses and condos, by the season or one visit at a time. Ask for the snowbank the City plow leaves at the end of the driveway to be cleared too.
London, Ontario
London Snow Removal for one snowfall or the whole winter
London Snow Removal arranges driveway plowing, walkway clearing, salting and seasonal snow contracts for homes and businesses in London, Ontario.
- Free to ask, no commitment
- Reply by email or phone
- Arranged with local operators
Services
Snow plowing, salting and snow removal we can arrange in London
One request covers a driveway, a walk, a roof or a whole lot.
Seasonal
Seasonal snow contracts
One written agreement for the winter: the trigger depth, what gets cleared, salting, visits and the season dates.
Business
Commercial lots and plazas
Parking lots, plazas, offices and apartment or condo lots, plus their entrances and walks.
Walks and steps
Sidewalks, steps and salting
Front walks, steps and entrances cleared, then salted or sanded. Ask which de-icer will be used and how much.
Roofs
Roof snow and ice dams
Heavy roof snow and ice at the eaves. CMHC says that if ice must be removed from a sloped roof, a professional should do it.
Process
How a request works
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Send the form
Give the address or nearest intersection, the property type and what needs clearing.
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Get a reply
We read the request and reply by email or phone with questions and next steps for your property.
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Agree the details
The work is arranged with a local snow clearing operator. Nothing is booked until you agree to what will be cleared, when and for what price.
- You
- London Snow Removal
- Local operator
London Snow Removal does not own plows or employ crews. It takes requests, replies to them and arranges the work with local snow clearing operators. More about London Snow Removal
Your options
Seasonal contract or one visit?
A seasonal contract covers the whole winter under one set of terms, while a one-time plow is a single visit you ask for after a particular snowfall.
Seasonal contract
Whole winterSuits a home or business that needs every snowfall handled.
- Snowfalls over the agreed trigger depth are cleared without a new request, up to any visit limit.
- Check the terms: trigger depth, what is cleared, salting, visit limits, season dates and cancellation.
- Best arranged before the first snowfall, so the terms are settled before you need them.
One-time plow
Single visitSuits a single heavy snowfall, a mild winter or a property you are away from.
- One visit for a driveway, walk or lot, priced for that visit.
- Send the request when you need it, and say how deep the snow is.
Get it in writing
Ontario's consumer guidance says most agreements for a product or service that costs more than $50 must be in writing. It also says you have a cooling-off period when you sign a contract in your home, and can cancel it for any reason within 10 days of receiving a written copy.
Pricing
What affects the price of snow removal in London?
The price depends on the property and the terms you choose, so no price list is published here.
Driveway or lot size
A single, double, long or extra wide driveway, or the area and layout of a commercial lot.
Trigger depth
The amount of new snow that sends the operator out. A lower trigger means more visits in a snowy month.
Salting
Included, charged per application or left out. Ask whether walks and steps are salted as well as the driveway.
Visits covered
Unlimited for the season, capped at a set number, or paid one visit at a time.
Season dates
When the agreement starts and ends. London's 1991 to 2020 climate normals show snowfall from November to April.
Extra areas
Walkways, steps, the snowbank at the end of the driveway, and hauling snow away when there is no room to pile it.
City of London
What the City clears, and what it leaves to you
The City of London clears major roads and bus routes first, then neighbourhood roads, sidewalks and bus stops, and after a major snowfall that can take 24 to 48 hours. What its plows leave behind, including the snowbank across your driveway, is up to you.
When City plows go out
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10 cm Class 5
Local streets and some cul de sacs, cleared within 24 hours after the snow stops.
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8 cm Class 4
Roads such as Aldersbrook Road, Doon Drive and Tweedsmuir Avenue, cleared within 16 hours.
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8 cm Class 3
Roads such as Viscount Road and Dufferin Avenue, cleared within 12 hours.
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5 cm Class 2
Roads such as Southdale Road, Oxford Street, Dundas Street and Wharncliffe Road, cleared within 6 hours.
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Under 5 cm Class 1
Roads such as Highbury Avenue, Wellington Road, Exeter Road and Fanshawe Park Road, salted or sanded within 4 hours.
Rules for property owners
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The end of your driveway
City plows fill in driveways as they clear the road, leaving a ridge of snow called a windrow, and the City says keeping property access clear is the owner's responsibility. For residents who need help shovelling, it points to Snow Angels volunteers.
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Keep snow off the street
Moving snow from your driveway to the street or sidewalk is illegal in London, and the Streets By-law also bars moving it onto the boulevard. The penalty by-law lists $300 for depositing snow on a street and $150 for moving snow or ice from private land to a boulevard, sidewalk or roadway.
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Downtown sidewalks by 10:00 a.m.
Owners along the downtown streets listed in Schedule C of the Streets By-law must clear the sidewalk along their property before 10:00 a.m. on any day that is not a holiday.
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Overnight parking
From November 15 to March 31, overnight street parking is restricted, and when a snow event is forecast, no overnight on-street parking is allowed, even with a pass.
Climate
How much snow does London get?
London International Airport averaged 194.3 cm of snowfall a year in Environment and Climate Change Canada's 1981 to 2010 normals. In the 1991 to 2020 normals, January is the snowiest month at 52.0 cm, followed by December at 44.2 cm and February at 38.7 cm.
| Month | Average snowfall | Days with 5 cm or more |
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| November | 19.5 cm | 1.2 |
| December | 44.2 cm | 2.8 |
| January | 52.0 cm | 3.4 |
| February | 38.7 cm | 2.4 |
| March | 26.8 cm | 1.9 |
| April | 9.6 cm | 0.53 |
- 194.3 cm
- Average yearly snowfall at London International Airport in the 1981 to 2010 normals.
- 13.2 days
- A year with at least 5 cm of snowfall, at the same station and in the same period.
- 2nd
- Highest snow accumulation in 30 years, the City said of the 2024 to 2025 winter.
London snowfall, month by month has every figure and what it means for a contract.
Service areas
Areas London Snow Removal takes requests from
London Snow Removal takes requests from every part of the City of London, including these neighbourhoods.
- Argyle
- Byron
- Downtown
- East London
- Glen Cairn
- Hamilton Road
- Highland
- Huron Heights
- Hyde Park
- Lambeth
- Masonville
- Oakridge
- Old East Village
- Old North
- Old South / Wortley Village
- Southcrest
- Stoney Creek
- Stoneybrook
- Summerside
- Sunningdale
- Uplands
- Westminster
- Westmount
- White Oaks
Requests from just outside the city are welcome too, from Komoka, Kilworth, Ilderton and Delaware in Middlesex Centre to Dorchester and Thorndale in Thames Centre. Choose Outside London on the form, and the reply will say whether the work can be arranged there.
All service areasFAQ
Questions about London Snow Removal
Sending a request is free and does not commit anyone to anything.
Request a quote
How much does snow removal cost in London, Ontario?
Snow removal prices in London, Ontario depend on the driveway or lot size, the trigger depth, salting, the number of visits and the length of the season. London Snow Removal does not publish a price list, so send a request with those details and ask for a quote.
Is London Snow Removal part of the City of London?
No. London Snow Removal is an independent service that takes requests and arranges snow clearing with local operators. To report a City road or sidewalk that has not been cleared, the City asks residents to allow 24 hours from the end of a snowfall before using the Service London portal.
How do I get snow removal in London, Ontario?
Send the request form with the address or nearest intersection, the property type and what needs clearing. London Snow Removal replies by email or phone and arranges the work with a local snow clearing operator. Sending a request is free and does not commit anyone to anything.
Can I push snow from my driveway onto the street?
No. The City of London says moving snow from your driveway to the street or sidewalk is illegal, and the Streets By-law also bars moving it onto the boulevard. The City's penalty by-law lists $300 for depositing snow on a street and $150 for moving snow or ice from private land to a boulevard, sidewalk or roadway.
Should I get a seasonal contract or pay per visit?
Choose a seasonal contract if you want every snowfall over an agreed depth handled under one set of terms, and pay per visit if you only need help after a particular storm. In the 1991 to 2020 normals, London averages 3.4 days in January with at least 5 cm of snowfall.
What is a trigger depth?
A trigger depth is the amount of new snow, written into the agreement, that sends the operator out to clear the property. The City works the same way on its own roads: plows go out on local streets after 10 cm of snow.
Which areas does London Snow Removal take requests from?
London Snow Removal takes requests from every part of the City of London, including Byron, Lambeth, Hyde Park, Masonville, Westmount and Old South. Requests from just outside the city are welcome too; choose Outside London on the form.
Where can seniors in London, Ontario get help with snow removal?
A senior can send a request here, or a family member can send one for them with their agreement, and London Snow Removal arranges the work with a local snow clearing operator. For volunteer help, the City points residents who need help shovelling their driveway to the Snow Angels, a volunteer matching project that is not a City service.
Does sending a request commit me to anything?
No. Sending a request is free and does not commit anyone to anything. London Snow Removal reads it and replies by email or phone, and nothing is booked until you agree to the details.
Before the first snowfall
Request a quote for this winter
Tell us about the property and what needs clearing. Sending a request is free and does not commit anyone to anything.
- We read every request and reply by email or phone.
- The work is arranged with a local snow clearing operator.
- Nothing is booked until you agree to what will be cleared, when and for what price.