Question 1

How do I choose between a seasonal snow contract and on-call service?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal contracts make sense for anyone who can't afford to be snowed in—homeowners with steep driveways, elderly parents, commercial properties with liability exposure, or anyone who works early shifts. Our contracts trigger automatically at a defined snow depth so you wake up cleared. On-call pay-per-visit works if you're flexible, but during a major storm you'll be in a queue behind contract clients, so response time is longer. Most serious Vancouver clients pick contracts by October.

Question 2

What do seasonal services cost in the Lower Mainland?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal snow contracts for a typical residential driveway run $600–$1,500 per winter depending on property size and service tier (driveway only vs full walk plus salting). Christmas light installation with custom-cut commercial LEDs typically starts at $1,500 and scales to $8,000+ for larger homes—this includes design, install, maintenance, takedown, and storage. Storm cleanup and leaf removal are usually priced per visit at $350–$1,500.

Question 3

When should I book seasonal services and how fast can you respond?

Accepted Answer

Book Christmas lighting by early October—popular weekends fill up fast and we install through November. Book snow contracts by mid-October so you're covered before the first snowfall. Contracted snow clients typically get service within 2–6 hours of trigger depth, 24/7. Emergency storm response (downed trees, blocked access) is usually same-day during business hours, next-morning overnight.

Question 4

How does Vancouver's unpredictable winter affect snow service planning?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver winters are famously inconsistent—some years we get two dustings, other years we get 40cm in a week. That's exactly why we run tiered contracts: you pay a base seasonal rate that covers unlimited visits during typical winters, with clearly defined surcharges only for truly exceptional events. We also handle the tricky stuff—ice on North Shore driveways, wet heavy snow that breaks cedar branches, and freezing rain that coats everything. Our trucks are fitted with salt spreaders, plows, and shovels for walkways.

Question 5

Are your seasonal crews the same Landscapify team and are they insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes—our snow and holiday lighting crews are in-house Landscapify employees, many of whom you'll recognize from summer landscape maintenance. All are WorkSafeBC covered and we carry $5M commercial liability insurance, which matters a lot for slip-and-fall exposure on commercial properties. Christmas lights come with a full-season service warranty—if a bulb goes out or a run fails, we come fix it at no charge.

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