Property Manager's Guide to Winter Maintenance in Ontario

Managing winter maintenance across multiple properties requires clear communication, documented procedures, and a contractor who understands the stakes.

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Managing winter maintenance across multiple properties requires clear communication, documented procedures, and a contractor who understands the stakes.

Property managers overseeing condos, commercial plazas, or residential portfolios face unique winter challenges. A single slip-and-fall event on your property can result in legal liability that far exceeds the cost of an entire season's snow removal contract. Ontario courts take a strict view of occupier's liability, and documented maintenance records are often the difference between a successful defence and a judgment.

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Maintaining a maintenance log for every service visit is essential. D&D Snow Services provides time-stamped service records that document when crews arrived, what work was performed, and what conditions were observed. These records are invaluable for liability protection.

Communication protocols matter when managing multiple properties. Property managers need to know immediately when a storm starts, when crews are on-site, and when a site is cleared. D&D Snow Services provides real-time updates via email or text during active weather events.

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Contract clarity prevents disputes. Every property in your portfolio should be covered by a separate scope of work that defines the exact areas to be plowed, shovelled, or salted, along with the trigger depth and response time SLA. Vague contracts lead to miscommunication about whether a particular area was included in the service.

Seasonal vs per-push pricing affects cash flow management. Seasonal flat-rate contracts offer budget certainty; per-push pricing aligns cost with actual weather. D&D Snow Services will work with you to choose the right structure for each property in your portfolio.

Devon Moore, Operations Lead Co-Founder & Operations Lead — D&D Snow Services

Devon Moore is the co-founder and Operations Lead at D&D Snow Services, providing reliable residential and commercial snow removal across Waterloo Region.