Ottawa winters don't ask permission. A single overnight system can bury a driveway before the morning commute, and the city's own plows leave a windrow behind that somebody still has to move. This list was built by searching for snow removal companies currently serving Ottawa and its surrounding communities, then checking each one against its own website and the reviews left on platforms like Google, TrustedPros, HomeStars, Yelp and the Better Business Bureau. Coverage areas, specialties and any ratings below are only included where we actually found them.
1. J.R. Lawn & Snow
Area: Ottawa-wide · Specialty: residential and commercial driveway clearing · Rating: 4.9/5 on ThreeBestRated · Since: 1997
J.R. has been clearing Ottawa driveways since the late 1990s and runs a large fleet, reportedly around 70 pieces of equipment including tractors, snow blowers and trucks, which lets them move through a big client list quickly after a storm. Reviews on Nextdoor and Yelp describe customers who have stuck with them for years without complaint, though the Better Business Bureau shows some disputes over how snow accumulation caps are handled in contracts. Best suited to homeowners who want a large, established operator with the equipment to handle a big snowfall in one pass.
2. Worry Free Snowblowing
Area: East Ottawa
Worry Free has served east-end neighbourhoods like Orleans for years, with long-time customers on review platforms describing them as dependable and thorough on every visit, clearing both driveways and walkways. Feedback is not universally positive: a handful of Yelp reviews describe missed or late visits, so it is worth confirming current-season availability before signing on. A reasonable pick for east-end residents who want a company with a long local track record, but check recent reviews first.
3. Kodiak Snow Blowing & Lawncare
Area: Kanata and Stittsville · Specialty: snow removal alongside lawncare and asphalt sealing
Kodiak is a Kanata and Stittsville operator that has been in business for over 25 years and pairs snow removal with landscaping and asphalt work, so year-round clients can bundle winter service with summer maintenance. HomeStars reviews are mixed, with some customers praising prompt multi-visit service during heavy snowfall and others reporting late clearing, so it is best to ask about their current-season response times for your specific street. A fit for Kanata and Stittsville homeowners who'd rather deal with one company across both seasons.
4. Snow-Care Works
Area: Orleans · Specialty: seasonal and on-demand residential contracts · Rating: 4.6/5 on TrustedPros (11 reviews) · Since: 2013
This Orleans-based, family-run company won the 2022 Consumer Choice Award for snow removal and uses GPS tracking and automated alerts to keep customers updated on when a crew is coming. It is A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau, and reviewers point to consistency from storm to storm as its main strength. Suits Orleans residents who want proactive communication and don't mind paying for a seasonal contract rather than one-off visits.
5. Queens Property Services
Area: Ottawa-wide · Specialty: snow removal bundled with landscaping and salting · Rating: 4.3/5 on TrustedPros (47 reviews) · Since: 2009
Queens has been operating in Ottawa since 2009 and offers salting and entrance clearing alongside standard driveway service, with a 47-review TrustedPros average that sits above the local category norm. Customers cite fair pricing and reliable timing as the main draw, and the company positions itself as a full property maintenance outfit rather than a snow-only operation. A solid option for homeowners who also want landscaping or salting handled by the same crew.
6. Sam's Lawn & Snow Services
Area: Ottawa, including Gloucester
Sam's is a small, locally run operation offering snow removal without binding seasonal contracts, which appeals to residents who don't want to commit for the whole winter. Reviews describe the team as professional and prompt, with proactive notice given if a schedule changes, and pricing that reviewers call affordable relative to larger operators. Best for homeowners who want flexibility over a multi-month contract and are comfortable with a smaller, community-based provider.
7. Barrhaven Landscaping & Snow Removal
Area: Barrhaven and surrounding Ottawa · Since: roughly 10 years in business
This Barrhaven-focused company sends detailed email updates before and after each snow event, which reviewers repeatedly flag as a standout feature, especially during storms that require multiple passes. Feedback highlights thoroughness on walkways and sidewalks in addition to driveways, not just the minimum clearing. A good match for Barrhaven residents who want to know exactly when a crew is coming rather than guessing.
8. Hunt Club East Snow & Lawn
Area: Hunt Club East and Findlay Creek
Hunt Club East built its reputation on being first out after a snowfall, with long-term customers on review sites noting driveways cleared twice before neighbours using other companies have been touched once. The company's Facebook page shows a 100 percent recommendation rate across its reviews, and customers specifically call out its proactive email notifications ahead of storms. Well suited to residents of Hunt Club East and Findlay Creek who prioritize speed after a snowfall over anything else.
9. Adam Kittle Enterprises
Area: Stittsville and Carp · Since: 2005
A locally owned Stittsville operator running since 2005, offering both seasonal contracts and one-time clearings without requiring a signed agreement. Reviewers describe fast response after signing on, sometimes within 30 minutes, and note the crew avoids the driveway and lawn damage some customers say they've experienced with other companies. Holds a City of Ottawa snow plow licence per BBB records. Good for Stittsville-area residents who want a no-contract option for occasional storms.
10. Postcard Perfect
Area: Kanata and Stittsville · Specialty: 24/7 on-call clearing, including holidays · Since: 2005
Postcard Perfect has provided snow removal in Stittsville since 2005, operating under an earlier business name before rebranding in 2021, and offers driveway clearing triggered at 5 cm of snowfall plus return visits to clean up city plow windrows. Their site lists published pricing, starting at $490 plus HST for a single driveway and $550 plus HST for a double, which is more transparency than most competitors offer upfront. A fit for Kanata and Stittsville homeowners who want 24/7 on-call service and like knowing the price before they call.
How We Built This List
This list is compiled from public web sources, including each company's own website and reviews posted on Google, TrustedPros, HomeStars, Yelp, Facebook and the Better Business Bureau. It is not a paid placement, and no business on it paid or was asked to pay for inclusion. None of the businesses listed are owned by or affiliated with ottown or its operator. Last reviewed August 2026.
Sources: ThreeBestRated Ottawa snow removal, BestInOttawa's snow removal roundup, and each company's own website.
