Lower Mainland snow is unpredictable. Most winters are mild, then one storm in January dumps 30 cm overnight and every contractor's phone rings at once. The strata complexes that come through those weeks cleanly are the ones with a contractor already on standby — not the ones starting the search at 6 a.m. on snow day.
Snow clearing and load management
We clear roofs, valleys, gutters and downspouts using methods that do not damage the membrane and do not concentrate heavy snow piles over framing that was never designed for it. Crews coordinate with caretakers so paths and entries stay clear between visits instead of refreezing overnight.
Salt and ice-melt application
Targeted calcium chloride or magnesium chloride at entries, walkways, ramps and parking — enough to keep people on their feet, not so much that planters and concrete take damage. On roofing surfaces we use products and quantities that work with the membrane, not against it.
Ice-dam prevention and drainage
Ice dams form where attic heat loss, weak ventilation and freeze-thaw cycles meet snow cover. We clear the dam, check the drainage path, and flag whether the underlying cause is ventilation, insulation or roof detailing so council can plan a real fix instead of paying for the same emergency call every February.
Seasonal programs for strata councils
Before the first storm we set the trigger conditions (snowfall amount, temperature thresholds), response times, materials approved for the property and a single point of contact. When the weather hits, no one is scrambling — we are already on the call list.
Documentation for council records
Every visit gets date-stamped notes: conditions on arrival, areas cleared, materials applied, anything that concerned us. Reports are written so they can go straight into council minutes or an insurance file if there is ever a slip-and-fall claim.