Snow Removal Around Hamilton Road

4 min read · Thames Valley Snow, London, Ontario

Older homes with compact driveways

Many homes near Hamilton Road are older, with narrow or single driveways, front porches and compact yards. The main challenges are where to put the snow and keeping steps and walkways safe. Pick a snow storage spot before the season starts, keep piles low near the sidewalk, and avoid stacking snow against the house or over window wells.

Some homes in the area have rear parking reached by a lane or a narrow side driveway. If that is your setup, tell us when you request a quote so the measurement includes the full route from the street to where you park.

Most driveways in the area fall into our single or 1.5-car range at $650 to $725 plus HST for the season. Doubles are $815. Walkway and steps service starts at $150, and it is worth adding where porches and older steps are used every day.

Small businesses need to open on time

For shops, offices, clinics and other small businesses along the corridor, the priority is being cleared before opening. Customers, staff and deliveries all need a safe way in. Our commercial service clears before opening, keeps a photo log of every visit and offers fixed seasonal, per-visit or event-cap pricing. Monthly billing is available on request, and commercial quotes are returned within 2 business days.

Mixed-use buildings, with a business on the ground floor and apartments above, need both covered: a clear entrance for customers in the morning and a safe path for residents at all hours. Mention the residential entrance when you request a quote so it is part of the plan.

• Clear the entrance, walkway and any accessible route first.
• Salt entrances and the spots where customers step out of cars.
• Keep snow piles out of parking stalls and away from signage.
• Make sure garbage and delivery areas at the back stay reachable.

Salt and ice control

Freeze-thaw cycles are a constant in London winters. Meltwater from roofs and snowbanks runs across walkways and refreezes overnight. For homes, seasonal salt is $175 plus HST and includes freezing rain and refreeze visits. Pet-safe de-icer is $120 for the season. For businesses, salt and ice control are built into the commercial quote based on your entrances and lot size.

The windrow and the curb

City plows leave a windrow across driveways and, on busier roads, sometimes along the curb in front of businesses. For residential customers we clear the City windrow as part of every visit. For commercial properties, let us know which access points customers and deliveries use so the plan covers them.

Keep in mind that snow from your property should not be pushed back onto the road or sidewalk. On a busy corridor, planning where snow is stored on site, such as an unused corner of the lot, keeps parking and entrances usable as the piles grow through the season.

Automatic service with proof

Residential service runs December 1 to March 31, automatic every snowfall of 5 cm or more, with return visits during long storms. Every visit is followed by a timestamped photo. For business owners, the commercial photo log provides a record of when the property was cleared and salted, which is useful for your own records.

We are fully insured with $2,000,000 in liability coverage and WSIB registered. Seniors and front-line workers, including nurses, firefighters, police, paramedics and teachers, save 5 percent on residential seasonal plans.

Get a fixed price for your Hamilton Road property

Whether you have a house near Hamilton Road or a storefront on it, the right plan keeps people moving safely all winter. Request a free quote and we will measure your property from City of London maps and aerial imagery and send a fixed price within 1 business day, or call or text (548) 888-8702. See our Hamilton Road snow removal page and our commercial snow removal service.

What's included… and what's extra

A Thames Valley Snow seasonal residential plan starts from $650 for a standard driveway. It covers clearing the driveway every time snowfall reaches the trigger depth in your agreement, plus the windrow the city plow leaves at the end of the driveway. Larger driveways are priced on our snow removal prices page.

Popular add-ons, priced per season: walkway and steps from $150 (walk plus up to 6 steps $175), salting $175 (including freezing rain and refreeze visits), priority early-morning clearing $125, pet-safe de-icer $120, a season extension from Nov 1 to Apr 15 for $95 and city sidewalk clearing $90. Add only what your property needs; everything is listed on the quote so there are no surprises. Get your fixed price or call or text (548) 888-8702.