How to Find Someone to Shovel Snow Near You

Disclosure: Neighbr is ours. The advice works with any app, or with pen and paper.

• Ask before the first storm, not during it.
• Agree exactly what gets cleared.
• Have a backup for the big dumps.

Your options

• A neighbour or local teen — close by, flexible, often happy to earn a little.
• A snow removal company — reliable on a seasonal contract, usually with a plow for big driveways.
• Friends and family — fine for a one-off, hard to rely on all winter.

What to agree up front

1. What gets cleared: driveway, sidewalk, steps, the path to the door.
2. When: by 8 am on weekdays? After how many centimetres?
3. Salt or sand — who supplies it.
4. The price per visit, and how you’ll pay.

Check your city’s rules

Many Canadian cities require sidewalks to be cleared within a set time after snow stops. Look up your city’s bylaw so the timing you agree keeps you covered.

How to ask with Neighbr

1. Ask for a hand. “Shovel driveway and sidewalk after snowfalls this winter” — set a price or ask for offers.
2. Neighbours nearby offer. Compare notes, prices, ratings and Top rated badges.
3. Pick one and sort the details. A private chat opens once you pick; your exact address goes only to them.
4. Ask again next storm. Every request shows where it’s up to, and asking again is one tap.

Neighbr is free with no fees, and never handles money — you settle up directly.

Common questions

How do I find someone to shovel my driveway?

Ask neighbours nearby before the first snowfall and agree what gets cleared, when, and the price per visit.

How much should I pay someone to shovel snow?

It depends on the size of the driveway and how often; agree a price per visit up front.

When do sidewalks have to be cleared in Canada?

It depends on your city’s bylaw — check your municipality’s website.

Is Neighbr free?

Yes — no fees for asking, offering or messaging.

Published 30 September 2026 · No affiliate links