Service. Skip the Shovel clears driveways with a skid steer. Sidewalks and front walkways are cleared by shovel. Windrow removal and salt are optional add-ons. The services and prices you select above form your booking.

Booking and scheduling. Bookings are made through this form by choosing a date and a 3-hour arrival window. A booking remains a request until we confirm it. Heavy snowfall, extreme cold, equipment issues or unsafe road conditions may cause delays; if so, we will notify you and attend as soon as it is safe to do so.

Vehicles in the work area. If vehicles are parked in the area to be cleared, we will be unable to perform the service. We will notify you and reschedule your clearing.

Payment. Prices are as shown on this website and are confirmed when we confirm your booking. Payment is due upon completion of the work unless otherwise agreed, such as under a seasonal contract. Service may be paused while a balance remains unpaid.

Cancellation. You may cancel or change your booking at no charge any time before we arrive. If we arrive and cannot complete the work because the area is blocked or the booking is cancelled on site, a trip fee may apply. If we must cancel due to weather or equipment issues, we will reschedule at no additional cost.

Hidden objects. Skip the Shovel is not responsible for any hidden objects, items or materials located under the snow.

Valves, brickwork and cords. Skip the Shovel is not responsible for CC valves (curb stop valves), brickwork, extension cords or similar items. Customers must ensure that all such items are lifted, removed or clearly marked before service.

Liability and property damage. We take reasonable care around your property. We are not responsible for damage to items that were not marked or visible, or that were left in the area being cleared. Minor scuffing, gravel displacement or marks to lawn edges may occur with snow equipment and are not considered damage. Please report any suspected damage within 48 hours, with photos, and we will review it in good faith. Snow and ice may return after clearing, and we are not responsible for slips or falls after the work is complete.

Insurance and legal coverage. Skip the Shovel carries general liability insurance and WCB (Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta) coverage for our workers. We operate in line with the laws of Canada and Alberta and the bylaws of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, including local rules on where snow can be placed.

Service area. We serve Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

Right to refuse service. Skip the Shovel reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service at any time, including where a site is unsafe or inaccessible for our equipment, is outside our service area, or carries an unpaid balance.