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Why access matters in winter
Fuel use is highest when it is coldest, which is also when snow is deepest. If the driver cannot get the truck close enough, cannot find the tank or fill pipe, or cannot walk the path safely, your supplier may not be able to complete the delivery. Every supplier has its own rules, so ask yours what they need from you in winter: how close the truck must get, how wide the path should be, and whether they want the tank lid or fill cap left clear.
Before winter
- Mark the tank and fill pipe. A tall stake or flag next to a buried tank or a low fill pipe makes it easy to find under a metre of snow. Do the same for the vent pipe on an oil system.
- Walk the delivery route. Start where the truck parks and walk to the tank. Note steps, slopes, gates, low branches and anything the hose could catch on.
- Plan your snow piles. Driveway snow has to go somewhere. Make sure it will not end up on the delivery path or against the tank. Tell us about the tank when you request a quote so it can be noted for your property.
Keeping the tank and fittings clear
Snow and ice on a propane tank or an oil fill pipe should be removed gently. Use a broom or your gloved hand around the regulator, valves, gauges and caps, not a shovel or an ice chipper. Never hit or pry at a frozen regulator or line. If something looks iced over or damaged, call your fuel supplier and follow their instructions.
If you ever smell gas, leave the house right away and call your supplier or 911 from a safe place. Do not turn switches on or off on the way out.
Keep the same care around other fuel equipment: furnace and water heater vents on the outside wall, the oil vent pipe and any exhaust outlets. Our guide to keeping furnace vents and gas meters clear of snow explains why blocked vents are a carbon monoxide risk.
The path from the truck to the tank
- Clear a path wide enough for the driver to walk while pulling a hose, with no ruts or ridges to trip on.
- Treat ice on the path with salt or grit, and check it again after a thaw and refreeze.
- Keep gates free of snow so they open fully, and clear a small area around the latch.
Long and country driveways
Fuel trucks are heavy and need a firm, clear lane. On long or gravel driveways, a packed layer of snow is normal, but the full width should be open to the parking spot the driver uses. Drifting on open country lots can close a driveway again after a storm. Our guides to country property snow removal, gravel driveways and pricing for long driveways go into more detail. We serve Arva, Ilderton, Komoka, Delaware and other towns around London.
How a seasonal plan helps
The tank is yours and your supplier's to look after, but the driveway the truck uses can be taken care of. A seasonal snow removal plan clears your driveway automatically from December 1 to March 31 whenever 5 cm or more falls. In long storms we come back for return visits, the City windrow is cleared, and you get a timestamped photo after every visit. Edges, steps and drains are marked before the season, so they are easy to find under the snow.
Prices (all plus HST):
- Single or 1.5-car driveway: $650 to $725 for the season
- Double driveway: $815
- 3-car, paver or stamped driveway: $1,050
- Walkway and steps: from $150, or $175 for a walk plus up to 6 steps; sidewalk $90
- Seasonal salt, including freezing rain and refreeze visits: $175
- Pet-safe de-icer: $120
- Priority early-morning clearing: $125
- Season extension from November 1 to April 15: add $95
Prefer to pay only when you need it? Per-visit snow removal is $70 to $85 a visit. Seasonal plans take a 30% deposit with the balance before December 1, and seniors and front-line workers save 5% on seasonal plans. We carry $2,000,000 in liability insurance, are registered with WSIB and are LPMA members.
Get a quote
Inside London, quotes are measured from City of London maps; for towns outside the city we use county maps and aerial imagery. Residential quotes come back within 1 business day. Ask for a free quote or call or text (548) 639-2069.
Frequently asked questions
Do you clear snow off propane tanks?
No. Tanks, regulators and fill pipes are not part of our plans. Your fuel supplier can tell you how they want them kept clear.
Want it handled for you?
Seasonal snow removal from $650 + HST. Automatic at 5 cm, photo after every visit.
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