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Kelowna Snow Removal Guide: Pricing, Triggers & Best Practices
Winter in the Central Okanagan comes with quick swings between snow and freeze–thaw. If you manage a home, storefront, or strata, having a clear plan for snow removal in Kelowna keeps people safe, avoids slips, and prevents costly ice build-up. This guide explains how professional snow & ice management works, typical trigger depths, service options, and what to look for in a contractor.
Why fast, thorough snow removal matters in Kelowna
- Freeze–thaw cycles: Daytime melt refreezes overnight into black ice—especially on shaded walks, stairs, and loading zones.
- Liability & accessibility: Clear pedestrian routes, curb ramps, and emergency exits reduce risk and keep sites usable.
- Curb appeal & operations: Clean edges at drains and crossings keep water moving and lots open for business.
Types of snow & ice services
A complete plan usually combines these elements:
- Hand shoveling: Stairs, entrances, tight walkways, ramps, and areas machines can’t reach.
- Plowing & blowing: Driveways, lanes, and commercial lots with clean push lines and safe piling.
- Hand salting & anti-ice: Targeted treatments on landings, crossings, and high-traffic paths to prevent bond-back ice.
- Relocation & hauling: When piles reduce visibility or parking capacity.
- Documentation: Time-stamped notes/photos on request for strata and commercial records.
Trigger depths & pricing models
Most Kelowna plans use a snowfall trigger depth (often 2–5 cm) that initiates a visit, plus return visits if accumulation continues. Common pricing approaches:
- Per-push / per-visit: You pay each time the trigger is met.
- Seasonal contract: Flat monthly/seasonal fee for a defined scope and trigger depth.
- All-inclusive: Bundles plowing, hand work, and de-icing with priority response windows.
Tip: Make sure your scope lists who clears stairs, entrances, and refreeze zones, and when crews return during long storms.
Residential, commercial & strata—what changes?
- Residential: Driveways, sidewalks, steps, side yards/gates; careful edges at drains and garage lips.
- Commercial: Lot opening before customer hours, loading zones, fire lanes, pedestrian routes, signage sightlines.
- Strata/multi-unit: Site maps, snow-storage planning, mailbox & waste-area access, documented visits for minutes.
Kelowna snow removal checklist (copy for your RFP)
- Trigger depth and response time (daytime & overnight).
- Hand shoveling coverage (stairs, ramps, entrances, crosswalk paths).
- De-icing products used and temperatures they’re effective at.
- Return visits during continuous snowfall and morning touch-ups.
- Snow storage/hauling plan and protection for landscaping.
- Proof of insurance and visit documentation process.
- Primary contact and communications during events (text/email).
Service area
TNT Kelowna serves Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Winfield, Oyama, Vernon (select zones), Peachland, Summerland, and Penticton. Not sure if you’re in range? Ask us.
FAQ
What’s a good trigger depth for Kelowna?
Most homes and storefronts choose 2–5 cm. High-traffic sites or steep grades may set lower triggers to stay ahead of ice.
Will you clear before opening hours?
Yes. With a seasonal plan we schedule overnight dispatch so lots and walkways are open before the morning rush.
Do you hand-shovel stairs and entrances?
Absolutely—hand work is the heart of safe snow removal. We also hand-spread de-icer where slips are most likely.
Can you document visits?
On request we provide time-stamped notes and photos for strata minutes and commercial audits.
Need fast, reliable snow removal in Kelowna? Call 250-826-5774 or visit our Snow Removal page for 24/7 dispatch and free quotes.
About TNT Kelowna: A local, family-run team providing snow & ice management, hand shoveling, de-icing, plowing, and hauling across the Central Okanagan. Best price promise and clear communication—every visit.