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Practical advice from our crew on seasonal timing, the maintenance that pays for itself, and what this rainy climate does to homes, stratas and businesses across Greater Vancouver.

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Short, specific pieces about the work itself. Nothing here is a seasonal listicle — if it is on this page, it is because somebody asked about it more than once.

  • Snow removal: a compact tractor with a broom on the front and a hopper spreader on the back working a city footway through falling snow.

    Seasonal

    Who Clears The Sidewalk, And By When

    In Vancouver the public sidewalk outside your building is your responsibility and the deadline is 10am. Most owners have that rule the wrong way round.

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  • Snow removal: an operator running a snowblower along a path, snow arcing away from the auger.

    Seasonal

    Three Days Of Snow, And They All Matter

    Greater Vancouver gets a handful of days a year that genuinely need clearing. Nobody knows which ones in advance, which is why the plan beats the shovel.

    3 min read

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