Commercial Snow Removal in Edmonton: The 2026–2027 Property Manager’s Guide

Edmonton winters can create serious challenges for commercial properties.

Parking lots need to remain accessible. Sidewalks and entrances need to be cleared. Ice needs to be managed. Snow piles need somewhere to go. And when a snowfall happens overnight, property managers need to know their snow removal contractor is already prepared - not waiting for a phone call.

Choosing the right commercial snow removal company in Edmonton is therefore about much more than finding someone with a skid steer.

The right snow removal plan should clearly establish what areas of your property are being serviced, what triggers service, how snow will be managed, what services cost extra and what happens during larger snow events.

Here is what Edmonton property managers, business owners and condominium managers should know before choosing a commercial snow removal contractor for the 2026-2027 winter season.

What Does Commercial Snow Removal Include?

Commercial snow removal can include several different services depending on your property.

A complete winter maintenance plan may include:

• Parking lot snow clearing

• Commercial snow plowing

• Sidewalk and walkway clearing

• Building entrance clearing

• Stairs and accessibility ramps

• Loading areas

• Emergency exits

• Snow piling and relocation

• Snow hauling

• Sidewalk ice melt

• Parking lot sanding

• Ice management

• Return visits for drifting or changing conditions

Not every property needs every service.

A small professional building may primarily need sidewalks, entrances and a parking lot cleared. A large industrial or multi-family property may require multiple pieces of equipment, designated snow-storage locations, sanding, hauling and more detailed service requirements.

That is why commercial snow removal should be quoted based on the actual property rather than using a one-size-fits-all package.

Parking Lot Snow Removal in Edmonton

Parking lots are one of the largest components of most commercial snow contracts.

Before winter begins, your contractor should identify:

• Parking areas

• Drive lanes

• Fire routes

• Loading areas

• Garbage and recycling access

• Entrances and exits

• Areas that cannot be blocked

• Designated snow-pile locations

The contract should also establish the snowfall trigger that causes equipment to be dispatched.

For example, a property may choose a 5 cm parking-lot trigger, while another property may require a different service level based on traffic, operating hours and site requirements.

The important part is having the trigger documented before winter begins.

Terms such as “when required” or “as needed” leave too much room for disagreement between a contractor and property manager.

Sidewalk and Entrance Snow Removal

Pedestrian areas usually require a different service standard than parking lots.

A parking lot may not require clearing after every light snowfall, while sidewalks, stairs and entrances often need considerably more attention.

Commercial sidewalk snow removal can include:

• Main sidewalks

• Building entrances

• Stairs

• Accessibility ramps

• Pedestrian crossings

• Emergency exits

• Walkways between buildings

• Garbage and utility access

For properties with significant pedestrian traffic, using a lower snow trigger for sidewalks than for parking lots can help maintain better accessibility throughout winter.

The City of Edmonton also requires property owners or occupants to keep adjacent sidewalks clear of snow and ice, making sidewalk maintenance an important part of winter property management.

Snow Removal Triggers: What Do They Mean?

A snow trigger determines when your contractor is automatically dispatched.

For example:

1 cm trigger: Service begins once approximately 1 cm of snow has accumulated.

5 cm trigger: Service begins once approximately 5 cm has accumulated.

Lower triggers generally mean more service visits throughout the winter and therefore affect contract pricing.

Your contract should clearly identify separate triggers for different areas of the property.

At New Earth Landscaping, commercial snow scopes are customized for the property. A common approach is to establish separate requirements for pedestrian areas and parking lots rather than treating the entire property the same way.

Monthly Snow Removal Contracts

A monthly contract provides a predictable monthly cost over the agreed winter term.

This can make budgeting easier for:

• Property managers

• Condominium boards

• Commercial landlords

• Retail properties

• Office buildings

• Industrial sites

However, it is important to understand exactly what the monthly price includes.

Services such as ice melt, parking lot sanding, snow hauling or additional visits for wind drifting may be separate depending on the agreement.

Per-Event Snow Removal

With per-event pricing, the property is charged whenever the contracted trigger is reached and service is performed.

This can work well for certain properties but makes winter costs more dependent on snowfall frequency.

When Should You Book Commercial Snow Removal in Edmonton?

Commercial properties should ideally secure winter service before the first major snowfall.

September and October are important months because snow-removal companies build their routes based on geography, equipment availability, labour and the amount of work each crew can reasonably service during a snow event.

Waiting until winter begins can limit your options.

It can also mean your property does not fit efficiently into an established contractor’s route.

For the 2026–2027 winter season, New Earth Landscaping is currently accepting commercial snow-removal contracts throughout Edmonton and surrounding communities.

Areas We Serve

New Earth Landscaping provides commercial snow removal in:

• Edmonton

• St. Albert

• Sherwood Park

• Spruce Grove

• Stony Plain

• Surrounding Edmonton-area communities

We work with commercial properties, industrial sites, condominium and multi-family properties, property managers and business owners.

Why Choose New Earth Landscaping for Commercial Snow Removal?

We believe commercial snow removal should be predictable.

You should know what is being serviced, what triggers service and who to contact if something changes.

Our commercial winter services include:

• Parking lot clearing

• Commercial snow plowing

• Sidewalk and entrance clearing

• Commercial shovelling

• Parking lot sanding

• Sidewalk ice melt

• Snow piling and relocation

• Snow hauling

• Seasonal and monthly snow-removal programs

• Per-event snow-removal options

We are locally owned and operated and provide our clients with clear communication throughout the season.

Our team is fully WCB covered and New Earth Landscaping carries $5 million in commercial liability insurance.

Request a Commercial Snow Removal Quote

If you manage a commercial, industrial or multi-family property in Edmonton or the surrounding area, now is the time to prepare for winter.

We can review your property, identify parking-lot and pedestrian requirements, establish snow-pile locations and build a snow-removal plan around the way your property actually operates.

Now booking commercial snow removal for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Contact New Earth Landscaping at 780-717-7717 today to request a commercial snow removal quote.

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