Approve each job.
Use plowing, cleanup or equipment support when you need it. An approved quote identifies the charge and work areas. This can fit overflow lots, secondary parking, private yards or properties that already manage some snow in-house.
COMMERCIAL ON-CALL PLOWING
Hourly & On-Call Commercial Plowing.
Request hourly commercial snow plowing without a monthly retainer. Service depends on equipment and scheduling availability, with the work, approval process and charges agreed before dispatch.
SERVICE BY REQUEST
Authorize the work.
Match the equipment.
On-call commercial plowing is for properties that prefer to request service when conditions require it. You pay for approved work at the hourly rate or price in your quote, rather than taking a monthly retainer. We confirm the scope, equipment, access and expected timing for each request. There are no standing included plows and no automatic dispatch unless a separate arrangement expressly provides it.
Flexible, with a capacity check.
Request a service window.
On-call status does not place the property on a standing snowfall route. Existing contracts and active winter operations may be serviced first. Availability depends on route, crew and equipment capacity when you call.
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Equipment suited to the site
Depending on the property and the equipment actually available, a job may call for a plow truck, skid steer, loader, snow blower or hand crew. We select the method for parking areas, drive aisles, loading zones, tight entrances and pile locations after reviewing access. The quote names the relevant equipment and rates; a list of possible tools does not promise that every machine will be available for every request.
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Where on-call makes sense
Occasional clearing, industrial yards, overflow lots, secondary parking and post-storm cleanup are common reasons to request an on-call visit. A property may handle light snow with its own staff but need equipment when accumulation becomes heavy. Another may want an isolated pushback or a plow after a specific event. We describe the actual work required rather than treating every request as an identical lot pass.
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Confirm the work before dispatch
Share the address, approximate lot size, access hours, parked-vehicle patterns, current accumulation, priority areas and where snow may be stacked. We review current route and equipment capacity and confirm the requested scope and billing method. An inquiry alone is not an accepted job or a guaranteed arrival time. If ice treatment, walks or hauling are needed, identify them before we quote the visit.
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Understand the winter trade-off
A retainer establishes an ongoing property plan and standing service model. On-call work trades that structure for per-request control. It can be economical for occasional needs but may be harder to secure during widespread storms when contracted routes are active. If your property cannot wait for a capacity check every snowfall, discuss the monthly retainer and its automatic additional-service choice before winter starts.
A retainer creates a known route plan.
Two qualifying plows each month, limited one-month carryover and your choice of automatic or authorized additional plowing.
QUESTIONS
Before service begins.
Do you automatically plow after every snowfall?
No. On-call service requires a request and authorization unless a separate arrangement states otherwise.
Are hourly rates the same for all equipment?
The approved quote identifies equipment and applicable rates for the property.
Can I add walks or ice treatment?
Yes, ask us to scope those services. Their availability and charges are confirmed separately.
Request On-Call Plowing
Send us the address, site layout, operating hours and the areas that need attention. We will review capacity and prepare a property-specific scope.
Request a commercial quoteJPPM maintains WCB-Alberta coverage and business insurance. Current coverage documentation is available on request for your contractor onboarding or property-management records.
SNOW SERVICE / REQUEST FORM
Tell us about your winter property.
Tell us the property type, opening or peak access hours, entrances, pedestrian areas and whether pre-opening service is required. We will review the address, route capacity, scope and timing before confirming service.
From your request to winter service
- Your request enters our customer management system and you receive a confirmation email.
- We review the property and route availability, then email a quote for approval. Some properties need an in-person assessment. An automatic follow-up is sent three days after the quote.
- Approval notifies our team so we can set up your ongoing service plan.
Snow visit notifications are sent on the morning of service. After clearing is completed, we email a visit report with photos. These notifications keep you informed; clearing follows your agreed service timing. Residential routes use the 10 AM rule, while commercial timing reflects the approved site plan.
We use your details to review your request and provide service. Forms are provided through Jobber. Privacy Policy.
If the form does not appear, open the snow request form directly ↗.
Review the Residential Snow & Ice Terms & Conditions ↗ for residential service. Commercial service follows its approved site-specific agreement.