Green Thumb Tree Specialists
Residential Snow Removal Contract Outline

Key Points of Contract:

1. Snow clearing means blowing snow from a described physical area to any permissible area nearby. Stacking or hauling of snow, sanding, salting, de-icing or hand shovelling are not included in this contract unless otherwise specified.
2. Snow clearing will commence after an accumulation of approximately five centimetres (5 cm) or more. Included are follow-up visits after city and sidewalk plows and repeat cleanings during prolonged, heavy snowstorms. The timing of service visits will vary from storm to storm. The Contractor shall be permitted to remove snow from your property at any time. If inadequate space exists on a client’s property for snow storage, whether it be at the onset of the season or as season progresses, the client agrees to let the Contractor use space on the side of the driveway or to make alternate arrangements for snow storage with an adjoining neighbour.
3. The term of this contract is from November 1st to April 1st of the indicated season, or up to a total accumulation of 275cm of snow. Additional service charges will apply to any snow removal services performed after an accumulation of 275cm. Additional charges will vary based on the date the limit is reached.
4. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any slips or falls or incidents that happen in your driveway. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any damages to objects in the designated snow removal area including, but not limited to: basketball nets, garbage cans, recycling bins, plant pots, toys, hockey sticks, extension cords, Christmas lights, etc. The Contractor shall not be held responsible for any yard clean ups, moved gravel, or repairs to lawns. Please remove all articles from the driveway prior to each snowstorm. Please have gutter downpipe extensions removed prior to the commencement of the winter season.
5. The Contractor will install two border markers on the street side of the driveway prior to the snow removal season. It is the client’s responsibility to supply and install additional markers around immovable objects such as retaining walls, steps, elevated patio stones, wheelchair ramps, etc., which may become invisible when covered by snow. The Contractor will not be liable for any scratches, rust marks or damage caused to asphalt or interlock surfaces.
6. This service does not include the removal of snow accumulation resulting from roof cleaning, drifting snow, or the removal of ice from the walkway resulting from freezing rain, sleet or compaction. Shoveling of snow in front of garage doors, as well as the front steps/walkway, is not included.
7. In default of any payment, or upon the breach of any of the conditions herein on the part of the client, this contract shall be rendered null and void. The Contractor shall be released from all liability and shall not be required to perform any further services under this agreement. Should the Contractor be proven to be in breach of any of the conditions herein, this contract may be canceled by the client and reimbursed for any amounts prepaid. In the event of sale or re-occupation of the client’s house, this contract will not be canceled or refunded but may be transferred into the name of the new occupants or transferred to the new location if it is within our current service area.
8. Taxes will apply to the listed price.

Payment

After signing this contract, only HALF of the total price is reimbursable until January 1st, 2027 at which time NONE is reimbursable. The amount owing must be paid in ONE installment, due by October 31st 2026. Snow removal services will not commence until payment is received in full. Payments can be made online by credit card, by e-transfer to: admin@greenthumb-ottawa.com or by cheque, payable to Green Thumb Tree Specialists Inc., mailed to 699 North Russell Rd, Russell ON, K4R 1E5.