Single
1 car wide
$199.99
/ month
- We come at 2.5 cm
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- Done within 24 hours
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Local to Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon snow removal.
Skip the shovel.Saskatoon yard care,
from a local crew.
When 2.5 cm of snow falls, we clear your driveway, walk and sidewalk. No calls needed.
A local crew takes care of your yard all summer.
From $199.99/month, city sidewalk included
- Local Saskatoon crew
- No contract
- Works down to −40°C windchill
- Written price first
Questions? skiptheshovels@gmail.com · Driveways, front walks and city sidewalks. No steps.
How it works
Set it once.
Forget the shovel.
Your yard,
looked after.
- Sign upAsk for a price Monthly pass or a single visit. It takes two minutes. Tell us about your yard. It takes two minutes.
- Snow reaches 2.5 cmWe visit your yard You're on our list automatically. No calls at 6 a.m. You get a written price before we start.
- Clear within 24 hoursWe look after it Driveway, front walk and sidewalk, after the snow stops. On a set schedule. Cancel anytime.
Simple pricing. No contracts.Your yard, your price. No contracts.
Every plan covers your driveway, front walk and the city sidewalk in front of your house. We don't clear steps.
You get a written price for your yard before we start.
Monthly Snow Pass
Same price, no matter how much it snows.
Double
2 cars wide
$229.99
/ month
- We come at 2.5 cm
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- Done within 24 hours
Triple
3 cars wide
$249.99
/ month
- We come at 2.5 cm
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- Done within 24 hours
Every size: up to one visit every 24 hours. No contract.
Single Pass
Pay only when you need us.
Single
1 car wide
$49.99
/ visit
- Book by email
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- For trips or light winters
Double
2 cars wide
$59.99
/ visit
- Book by email
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- For trips or light winters
Triple
3 cars wide
$64.99
/ visit
- Book by email
- Driveway, walk, sidewalk
- For trips or light winters
Every size: no monthly plan needed.
Yard Care
Priced per yard
Every yard is different, so we give you your own price.
- Local Saskatoon crew
- You get a price before we start
- No contract, cancel anytime
Sign upGet a price
Tell us where you live and pick a plan. We'll email you to confirm.
Tell us where you live and about your yard. We'll email you a price.
Why Saskatoon homeowners skip the shovelWhy Saskatoon homeowners choose us
We come on our own
When 2.5 cm (1 inch) of snow falls, we come. You don't have to call.
Born in SK
We live here and know the streets we work on.
City sidewalk included
The City expects sidewalks cleared within 48 hours after a snowfall. We include the one in front of your house and finish within 24 hours after the snow stops.
Works down to −40°C windchill
We keep working through the cold. If the windchill drops below −40°C, we stop for safety and start again when it's warmer than −40°C.
One local crew
The same local crew looks after your yard all summer.
Your own price
Every yard is different. You get a written price before we start.
On a set schedule
We look after your yard on a set schedule, so you don't have to think about it.
No contract
Pay month to month. Cancel before your next month starts.
No long commitment. Cancel anytime.
Real people reply
Email skiptheshovels@gmail.com. Someone from our local crew answers within one business day.
Where we work in Saskatoon
Don't see your area? Ask us.
- Stonebridge
- Willowgrove
- Evergreen
- Rosewood
- Brighton
- Aspen Ridge
- Hampton Village
- Kensington
- Lakewood
- Briarwood
- Nutana
- Varsity View
- City Park
- Erindale
- Silverspring
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Saskatoon snow removal questions asked and answered.Saskatoon yard care questions asked and answered.
Price and sign-up
How much does yard care cost in Saskatoon?
Every yard is different, so we give you your own written price before we start.
How often do you come for yard care?
On a set schedule. You get your written price first, then we look after your yard.
How much does snow removal cost in Saskatoon?
It depends on your driveway size. The Monthly Snow Pass is $199.99 a month for a single driveway, $229.99 for a double and $249.99 for a triple. A Single Pass is $49.99, $59.99 or $64.99 a visit. Every plan includes your driveway, front walk and the city sidewalk in front of your house.
How do I know my driveway size?
Count how many cars fit side by side. One is a single, two is a double and three is a triple. We check an aerial view of your address and confirm your size and price by email before we start.
What if my driveway is bigger than a triple?
Tell us in the notes on the form and we'll send you a price.
Does the monthly price go up if it snows a lot?
No. Your monthly price stays the same no matter how many times it snows. A snowy month costs the same as a quiet one.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. You pay month to month. Cancel before your next month starts and you won't pay again.
Is there a contract for yard care?
No. You can cancel anytime.
How do I cancel?
Email skiptheshovels@gmail.com before your next month starts. There is no fee to cancel.
How do I cancel yard care?
Email skiptheshovels@gmail.com. There is no fee to cancel.
How do I sign up?
Fill out the short form on this page or email skiptheshovels@gmail.com. We confirm your spot by email within one business day.
Can I book just one visit?
Yes. The Single Pass starts at $49.99 a visit. Book by email and we'll confirm your visit time. It's good for light winters or when you're away.
The city sidewalk
Is the city sidewalk included?
Yes. Every snow plan covers your driveway, your front walk and the city sidewalk in front of your house at no extra cost. We don't clear steps.
Who has to clear the sidewalk in Saskatoon?
Residents do. The City of Saskatoon expects residents to clear the city sidewalks around their property within 48 hours after a snowfall.
What happens if my sidewalk isn't cleared?
The City investigates complaints and can issue a notice to clear it. If it still isn't clear when the inspector comes back, a contractor clears it and the cost goes on the property owner's tax roll. Repeat violations can bring tickets.
How does your plan help with the 48-hour rule?
When 2.5 cm falls, we finish within 24 hours after the snow stops. That leaves room before the City's 48 hours, though a pause for windchill colder than −40°C can take longer. Lighter snowfalls aren't part of the automatic plan, so clear those yourself or book a Single Pass.
I'm on a corner lot. Is the side sidewalk included?
Our plans include the sidewalk in front of your house. The City expects the side sidewalk cleared too, so tell us on the form and we'll give you a price for it.
Snow days
How much snow before you come?
2.5 cm (1 inch). On the monthly plan, we come on our own. You don't need to call.
How fast will my driveway be cleared?
Within 24 hours after the snow stops. In a long storm, we wait until it stops, so you get one clean clear instead of half a job.
What if it snows less than 2.5 cm?
On the monthly plan, we come once the snow reaches 2.5 cm. If you want a light snowfall cleared sooner, book a Single Pass from $49.99.
How often will you come?
Up to once every 24 hours. Every new 2.5 cm counts, and monthly customers pay nothing extra. If more snow falls after a visit, we clear it on our next visit once it reaches 2.5 cm.
Do I need to be home?
No. On the monthly plan, we come on our own when the snow reaches 2.5 cm.
Where do you put the snow?
On your property, not on the street.
Do you work in extreme cold?
Yes, down to a −40°C windchill. We warm up our machines and take short breaks to stay safe. When the windchill is colder than −40°C, we pause. We start again when it's warmer than −40°C, so your clear may take longer than 24 hours.
What if cars are parked in the driveway?
For a full clear, please move vehicles off the driveway when snow is in the forecast. If a vehicle is there when we arrive, we clear carefully around it. We never touch or move vehicles. Check City of Saskatoon parking bans before parking on the street.
Our area and our crew
Which Saskatoon neighbourhoods do you serve?
Stonebridge, Willowgrove, Evergreen, Rosewood, Brighton, Aspen Ridge, Hampton Village, Kensington, Lakewood, Briarwood, Nutana, Varsity View, City Park, Erindale and Silverspring. We serve S7 postal codes. Don't see your area? Ask us.
Do you clear snow for businesses?
Right now we look after homes, not commercial properties.
Is Skip the Shovels a local company?
Yes. We were born in Saskatchewan, we live in Saskatoon, and we know the streets we work on.
Do you do yard care in Saskatoon?
Yes. A local crew takes care of your yard on a set schedule. No contract.
How do I reach you?
Email skiptheshovels@gmail.com. A real person from our local crew replies within one business day.
Snow in the forecast? We've got your driveway.Want your yard looked after?
Sign up once and you're on our list all winter.
Tell us about your yard and we'll give you a price.