Residential driveway snow clearing

Busy families, older homeowners, and people who travel or can't shovel because of health or injury.

Seasonal contracts (a set price for the winter) or per-visit pricing. Add-ons like salting, roof edge clearing or removing the pile at the end of the driveway can raise the value per stop.

• Physical fitness and stamina
• Reliable early starts in bad weather
• Route planning
• Running small machinery safely

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether it covers slip and fall claims on ice
• Check municipal rules on where snow can be pushed or piled, and on noise during early morning hours
• Contracts should state what happens in a very heavy storm or when you cannot get to every property quickly
• Income depends on the weather, so a mild winter can mean far fewer jobs
• Check whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST registration once revenue grows
• Physical work in the cold: plan breaks to avoid injury

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $1,000 to $4,000 CAD, depending on your snow blower and tools. Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many driveways you serve and snowfall. Plan for at least around 8 hours a week.

Check municipal rules on where snow can be pushed or piled and on early morning noise. Also check commercial general liability insurance, including whether it covers slip and fall claims on ice, and whether you need a Business Number and GST/HST registration as revenue grows.

Not necessarily. Income depends on the weather, so a mild winter can mean far fewer jobs. Contracts should state what happens in a very heavy storm or when you cannot reach every property quickly. Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, as an estimate.