Snow Removal Pricing in Montreal & Toronto
Montreal and Toronto winters are long, heavy, and unpredictable. Whether you clear a family driveway in LaSalle, a retail plaza in Mississauga, or an industrial yard on the South Shore, knowing how much snow removal costs before the first storm arrives is the difference between a calm winter and a season of surprise bills. This pricing hub explains exactly how Dixes Landscaping builds seasonal snow contracts across Greater Montreal and the Greater Toronto Area, what moves the price up or down, and how to choose between per-season and per-visit service.
Every property below is covered by the same promise: a written seasonal contract, clear service triggers, crews and equipment sized to your lot, and a single point of contact all winter. Residential driveways start at $400 per season. Commercial lots are priced per square foot after a free site measurement, and industrial sites receive a custom flat seasonal quote after a site survey. Read the detail behind each option below, then request your free quote before the early-season promotion ends.
Residential snow removal pricing
Residential contracts start at $400 per season per driveway and cover the full winter, from the first snowfall to the spring melt. The starting price covers a standard urban driveway with a walkway pass and windrow clearing at the curb after municipal plows pass. Larger or more complex properties cost more, and your written quote always states the seasonal total before you sign, with no per-visit surprises hiding inside.
Three factors move a residential quote above the $400 starting price:
- Driveway size and length: a short single-car pad near the street takes one quick pass, while a long double-wide driveway with room to turn takes several.
- Walkway area: front steps, side paths, and side gates each add hand-crew minutes, especially where machines cannot reach.
- Windrow exposure: corner lots and streets plowed late in the route collect heavier curb ridges that demand extra clearing time.
Every residential contract includes clearing after each qualifying snowfall, return visits for drifting snow, and a spring edge cleanup. For the complete residential breakdown, visit the dedicated page and get your exact seasonal total.
See residential pricingCommercial snow removal pricing
Commercial snow clearing is priced per square foot after a free site measurement, so the quote always matches your lot instead of a generic price list. Because every plaza, office, and retail frontage has different traffic, entrances, and snow storage, we never publish a flat commercial rate. Your written proposal follows a walk of the property with measurements and photos, and it states one clear seasonal total.
Four factors shape every commercial proposal:
- Lot size: total clearable square footage sets the baseline for machine hours on each visit.
- Entrances: accessible ramps, delivery bays, and customer doors need hand-crew detailing and priority sequencing.
- Snow storage: generous on-site stacking lowers hauling needs, while tight downtown lots call for planned off-site removal.
- Service tier: overnight full clears, daytime touch-ups, and de-icing frequency are tuned to your operating hours.
Request your free site measurement today and lock in the early-season rate. The dedicated commercial page walks through each step from measurement to signed contract.
See commercial pricingIndustrial snow removal pricing
Industrial sites receive a custom flat seasonal quote after a site survey, because yards, lanes, and loading schedules vary too much for any standard price. Our estimators tour the facility with your operations contact, map priority lanes, and design a trigger plan around your shifts before naming one seasonal total that covers the whole winter.
Four survey points drive the industrial number:
- Yard acreage: open maneuvering areas, trailer staging, and container rows define machine time per visit.
- Lane distance: internal roads and gate approaches add plow passes that scale with distance.
- Operating hours: overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage change crew scheduling and standby needs.
- Snow storage and hauling: stacking zones, height limits, and haul-off requirements complete the plan.
Book a site survey and receive one flat seasonal figure for the entire winter. The industrial page details triggers, standby crews, and reporting.
See industrial pricingPer-season vs per-visit: which costs less?
A per-season contract charges one flat total covering every qualifying snowfall from November to April, while per-visit billing charges each time the crew is dispatched. Across an average Montreal or Toronto winter with its frequent storms, per-season service almost always costs less overall and removes the gamble on storm counts.
Per-season contract
One flat seasonal total. Every qualifying snowfall included. Priority routing during back-to-back storms. The simplest budget for homes, plazas, and facilities.
Per-visit service
Pay only when the crew rolls. Suited to rarely used lots or mild-winter gambles. Totals swing with storm frequency and peak-season demand.
Most homeowners and nearly every commercial and industrial client choose per-season for predictable budgets and guaranteed priority. Ask for both options on your written quote to compare them side by side.
Early-season offer: save 10%
New commercial and industrial seasonal snow contracts signed while the countdown below is running save 10% off last year's rates. The discount applies to the seasonal total on your written quote and is confirmed in writing before you sign, so the price you approve is the price you pay all winter.
-10% off last year's rates — new commercial & industrial seasonal snow contracts
Ends in 14 days
Snow removal pricing FAQ
How much does snow removal cost in Montreal and Toronto?
Residential driveways start at $400 per season. Commercial lots are priced per square foot after a free site measurement, and industrial sites receive a custom flat seasonal quote after a site survey, so every exact total comes from a written quote rather than a guess.
How much does residential snow removal cost per season?
Standard driveways start at $400 per season per driveway, including clearing after each qualifying snowfall, walkway passes, and windrow clearing at the curb. Larger driveways, bigger walkways, and heavy windrow exposure raise the total, which your written quote states up front.
How much do snow removal companies charge for commercial lots?
Reputable companies quote commercial lots per square foot after measuring the site, because entrances, snow storage, and service tier change machine hours. Dixes provides the measurement free and returns a written per-season proposal with no obligation.
How much is snow removal service for the whole winter?
A full-winter per-season contract is one flat total covering every qualifying snowfall. For homeowners that starts at $400 per season, while commercial and industrial totals depend on the site survey. Per-visit billing exists but usually costs more across an average winter.
What does a residential contract include besides the driveway?
Beyond the driveway, the contract covers walkway passes, windrow clearing at the curb after municipal plows, return visits for drifting snow, and a spring edge cleanup. Every visit follows the same written triggers, so results stay consistent all winter.
What does a commercial snow contract include?
Each business receives a per-square-foot proposal after a free measurement: no total can be named without seeing the lot, the entrances, and the storage. The proposal states a fixed seasonal total, service tiers, and triggers, and the 10% early-season saving applies during the promotion.
Get your exact seasonal price
Tell us about your driveway, lot, or yard and receive a written seasonal quote with a clear total and a service plan. Quotes are free, and early-season contracts save 10% off last year's rates while the promotion runs.