Outdoor & Property Maintenance

Maintenance pricing depends on property size, access and frequency. Pressure washing is quoted by surface area and material; yard cleanup by the volume of debris and whether it's bagged for municipal collection or hauled away; snow clearing by driveway length and width, walkways, and whether salting is included. Recurring arrangements, such as weekly lawn care or a seasonal snow contract, usually cost less per visit than one-off calls, and landlords often bundle several services with one provider to keep things simple across rental properties.

For snow contracts, ask how much snowfall triggers a visit, how soon after a storm they'll arrive, whether steps and walkways are included, and how an unusually heavy or light winter is handled: a fixed seasonal price or per visit. Many Ontario municipalities require property owners to clear the public sidewalk next to their home within a set time after snow stops, so check your local bylaw. For pressure washing, ask about pressure settings and technique, because too much pressure can etch wood, strip mortar and force water behind siding.

The Ontario calendar is predictable. Spring brings yard cleanup, aeration and clearing eavestroughs once the melt is done. Summer is for washing decks, patios and siding and keeping lawns trimmed. Fall means leaf cleanup, a final eavestrough clean once the trees are bare, shutting off outdoor taps and winterising. Snow season generally runs from November into March, and contracts fill up in early fall. For a quote, describe the property, the services and how often you want them, and include photos of the driveway, yard and surfaces.