Best snow removal companies in Ottawa
These nine companies treat snow removal as a core service, not a side offering, and they're ranked by our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together.
Several of these companies also do full landscaping and hardscaping work; see our separate pick for best landscaper overall if that's what you need. This list is ordered specifically on snow removal performance and reliability.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to snow removal, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrhaven Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. | 89 | 4.7 (519) | — | All-round driveway & windrow cleanup |
| 2 | PNML Home & Business Solutions Inc. | 86 | 4.9 (53) | — | Fast emergency snow response |
| 3 | Jack's Outdoor Services | 85 | 5 (29) | — | Small-crew reliability at fair prices |
| 4 | Bernwood Contractors & Consulting Inc. | 81 | 5 (16) | — | Design-forward properties wanting snow + hardscape |
| 5 | K. Joly Contracting | 80 | 4.5 (90) | — | Complex properties needing crew continuity |
| 6 | Andy's Snow Blowing and Lawncare Ottawa | 74 | 4.1 (185) | — | Long-tenured, budget-conscious coverage |
| 7 | Blizzard Pro Property Solutions | 70 | 4.4 (31) | — | Text-updated service on a growing route |
| 8 | Stonewood Landscaping | 56 | 3.7 (3) | — | Occasional small jobs, use with caution |
| 9 | Lindsay Landscape | 51 | 3 (63) | — | Tree and stump work bundled with snow |
1. Barrhaven Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc.
4.7 (519 reviews)score 89/100
With 4.7 stars across 519 reviews, this is the deepest track record on the list, and reviewers consistently point to multi-pass clearing that comes back after the city plow leaves a windrow blocking the driveway. Customers describe four-plus years of repeat service with proactive text and email alerts before the crew shows up.
- Multi-pass cleanup removes city plow windrows, not just a single pass
- Proactive text and email alerts before arrival
- Same crew returns to the same neighborhoods season after season
- Also handles landscape design and hardscape builds in-house
Watch out: One reviewer flagged concern about possible future price increases.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, tree services, licensed insured
2. PNML Home & Business Solutions Inc.
4.9 (53 reviews)score 86/100
At 4.9 stars from 53 reviews, PNML stands out for same-day or next-day booking, with one reviewer describing a full driveway clear of a week's accumulation finished within two hours of a 5 PM call. Quotes are described as transparent and the crew, led by Josh, gets named repeatedly for friendliness and follow-through.
- Same-day or next-day availability for urgent snow calls
- Transparent, upfront pricing
- No complaints surfaced across recent reviews
- Named contact (Josh) builds repeat, referral-driven business
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal
3. Jack's Outdoor Services
5 (29 reviews)score 85/100
Jack's holds a perfect 5.0 across 29 reviews, with customers praising punctuality, straightforward pricing, and an owner who takes visible pride in the work, including tackling large or neglected properties in a single visit. The review count is smaller than the top two, so treat the track record as solid but still building.
- Arrives on schedule as promised
- Fair, honest pricing with no surprises
- Owner-operator pride shows in the finished work
- Will take on large, overdue jobs in one visit
Watch out: Fewer reviews (29) than the top-ranked companies, so the sample is thinner.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, tree services, licensed insured
4. Bernwood Contractors & Consulting Inc.
5 (16 reviews)score 81/100
All 16 reviews for Bernwood are five stars, with clients crediting Trevor and John for clear communication, including 3D renderings and option walkthroughs, on top of interlock, sod, and hardscape work. It's a smaller sample size than the leaders here, but every review lands positive.
- Perfect rating across all reviews on file
- Named leads (Trevor, John) known for responsiveness and detail
- 3D renderings and consultation before work starts
- Coordinates with pool and fencing contractors on multi-trade jobs
Watch out: Only 16 reviews on record, a smaller sample than the top-tier companies on this list.
Services: snow removal, irrigation lighting, lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation
5. K. Joly Contracting
4.5 (90 reviews)score 80/100
K. Joly backs up 4.5 stars across 90 reviews with named crew members (Kevin, Dany, Anton, Jorge) who show up on multiple job types, giving customers the same faces across fence, patio, and snow work. Reviewers describe transparent pricing and a team that explains trade-offs honestly rather than upselling.
- Named crew continuity across snow, fencing, and landscaping jobs
- Transparent pricing that matches the quote
- Professional site management and neighbor relations
- Handles complex, multi-crew projects with organization
Watch out: Some customers report less than 24 hours' notice before a visit, and one reviewer described a rude plow operator.
Services: landscape design installation, lawn care maintenance, snow removal, licensed insured
6. Andy's Snow Blowing and Lawncare Ottawa
4.1 (185 reviews)score 74/100
Andy's has the largest review base on this list at 185 reviews and 4.1 stars, built on a 30-plus year run in Ottawa with staff who clear proactively after every snowfall rather than waiting for a call in. That scale also means a vocal minority of complaints about missed visits, which keeps the score below the smaller specialists above it.
- Clears proactively after every snowfall without a customer call
- Long-term staff relationships and consistent crew assignment
- Management responds to feedback and retrains crews over time
- City-licensed with 30-plus years operating in Ottawa
Watch out: A vocal minority describe no-shows, hours-long delays, or a single light pass instead of full clearing.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal
7. Blizzard Pro Property Solutions
4.4 (31 reviews)score 70/100
Blizzard Pro earns loyalty from customers who get texted updates, full laneway clearing, and return visits after the city plow blocks them in, reflected in a 4.4 rating from 31 reviews. But roughly 16% of those reviews are one or two stars, describing missed appointments and unresolved complaints, so reliability seems to vary depending on where you fall on their route.
- Text and email updates before the crew arrives
- No extra fees for multiple snowfalls or heavier depth
- Returns to clear after city street plowing
- Small company with an accessible owner
Watch out: About 16% of reviews describe no-shows, incomplete clearing near garages, or slow response to complaints, including one unresolved damage claim.
Services: snow removal, lawn care maintenance
8. Stonewood Landscaping
3.7 (3 reviews)score 56/100
Stonewood has just 3 reviews on record, a low-confidence sample, with two five-star reviews praising responsiveness and one one-star review describing snow dumped in the street and driveways blocked. There isn't enough volume yet to know which experience is more typical.
- Quick to respond when contacted
- Friendly team by account of positive reviewers
Watch out: Only 3 reviews total, and one describes snow dumped in the street against city by-laws, plus blocked parking.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal
9. Lindsay Landscape
3 (63 reviews)score 51/100
Lindsay draws 63 reviews but only a 3.0 average, with most negative feedback aimed squarely at snow removal: incomplete coverage, dangerous driver conduct, and property damage complaints. The one bright spot is tree and stump grinding work, where a reviewer praised the crew's care around nearby property.
- Crew showed protective care during stump grinding jobs
- Willing to take on complex tree felling and stump removal
Watch out: Most reviews describe incomplete snow coverage, reckless driver conduct, and property damage complaints without resolution.
Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, tree services, eco friendly organic