1. Snow removal operations in parking areas
The term of this contract is from November 15th to April 30th of the indicated season
Snow clearing means blowing snow from a described physical area to any permissible area nearby. Stacking or hauling of snow, sanding, salting, de-icing are not included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Clients are responsible for the designation of a safe place to pile up the snow, if no designation is made then Wendell Properties will use their best judgement.
Snow clearing will commence after storm completion with an accumulation of three (3 cm) centimeters or more, guaranteed clearing within 18 hours. Included are follow-up visits for city plow curtains/aprons 18-24 hours after initial clearing. The timing of service visits will vary from storm to storm. The Contractor shall be permitted to remove snow from your property at any time. Should inadequate space exists on a client’s property for snow storage, whether it be at the onset of the season or as season progresses, the client agrees to let the Contractor use space on the side of the driveway or to make alternate arranges for snow storage with an adjoining neighbour.
If vehicles are parked in the driveway when snow clearing is to commence, snow will only be cleared from accessible areas that open into the street. Services requested that cannot be performed during regular snow removal hours may incur an additional charge (i.e. cleaning areas where vehicles were removed, snow shoveled from roof, etc.).
The Contractor will install 2 or more driveway markers and 1 Wendell Properties location marker prior to the snow removal season. It is the client’s responsibility to supply and install additional markers around immovable objects such as retaining walls, steps, elevated patio stones, wheelchair ramps, etc., which may become invisible when covered by snow. The Contractor will not be liable for any scratches, rust marks or damage caused to heaved, chipped or uneven driveway surfaces. The Contractor shall not be held responsible in any way for damages due to icy or slippery conditions. These markers must stay in place to be eligible for snow removal.
The Contractor shall not be held responsible for damages to movable articles left in the designated snow removal area including, but not limited to: basketball nets, garbage cans, recycling bins, plant pots, toys, hockey sticks, extension cords, Christmas lights, etc. Please remove all articles from the driveway prior to each snowstorm. The day of garbage collection, please ensure that your snow removal area is not blocked by your garbage or recycling bin. All obstructed parking will be cleaned at the next precipitation.
Basketball nets must be turned or elevated to at least 10 feet to provide adequate clearance for tractors. Please have gutter downpipe extensions removed prior to the commencement of the winter season. Elevated water main caps in driveways should be hammered down level with the surrounding surface; the client may either do this him/herself or contact the City. Wendell Properties is not responsible for damage to watermain caps/ pipes.
We are not responsible for the accumulation of ice on the sidewalks or parking spaces due to hail, sleet, freezing rain, compaction or freeze/thaw cycles. Clients may request de-icing when needed and will be charged extra fees for the service.
2. Sidewalk/Walkway Shoveling
Sidewalk and Walkway shoveling service includes the following: Sidewalk, Walkway from Driveway to front door unless otherwise specified. Additional shoveling requirements must be added to the contract and extra charges may be applicable. Sidewalk/Walkway shoveling is performed separately from the driveway service and will begin at the end of each snowfall of 3 cm or more. This service does not include the removal of snow accumulation resulting from roof cleaning, drifting snow, or the removal of ice from the sidewalk/walkway resulting from freezing rain, sleet, compaction, or freeze/thaw cycles. Clients may request de-icing when needed and will be charged extra fees for the service.
3. Limitation of Liability
We provide our clients with two (2) or more driveway markers and a Wendell Properties location marker. Clients are responsible for these poles and signage and must advise us immediately if one of them is broken or lost. These markers must stay in place to be eligible for snow removal.
It is the client’s responsibility to mark with it’s own material any obstacle that needs to be signaled to the snow remover (ex: stairs, lights, shrubs, picnic tables, electrical outlets, eaves, etc.).
We are not responsible for the accumulation of ice on the sidewalks or parking spaces due to hail, sleet or freezing rain. Clients may request de-icing when needed and will be charged extra fees for the service.
We are not responsible for any damages caused by snow removal equipment used as intended (for instance, loose paving materials, concrete edges, asphalt driveway or traces left by the Teflon blades, etc.).
Any damage must be reported to us as soon as possible by e-mail or by mail asap.
No invoice will be accepted for repairs that were not executed by Wendell Properties, unless a written agreement is concluded in advance between the two parties.
Returned checks or refused credit card transactions will be assessed a $25 administration fee.
In default of any payment, or upon the breach of any of the conditions herein on the part of the client, this contract shall be rendered null and void. The Contractor shall be released from all liability and shall not be required to perform any further services under this agreement. Should the Contractor be proven to be in breach of any of the conditions herein, this contract may be canceled by the client and reimbursed for any amounts prepaid. In the event of sale or re-occupation of the client’s house, this contract will not be canceled or refunded, but may be transferred into the name of the new occupants or transferred to the new location if it is within our current service area.