Why does Salem Heights need its own snow plan?
Salem Heights grew up along Salem Rd N, north of Rossland, with most homes built from the early 2000s onward. These are newer builds on generous lots, which means wide double driveways that hold far more snow than the older streets in south Ajax. A 15 cm storm can leave over a tonne of snow sitting on a typical double driveway here.
The layout adds its own wrinkle. Many streets in the Imagination community curve into crescents and courts, and the municipal plow loops through them leaving an uneven ridge, so some homes catch a heavier windrow than others. We clear that ridge at the curb on every visit, wherever the plow leaves it.
Will my driveway be clear before the 401 commute?
Salem Heights has its own on-ramp: the Salem Rd interchange at Highway 401 sits at the south end of the corridor, and much of the neighbourhood is on the road before sunrise. So our core promise is built around your commute. After overnight snow, your driveway is cleared by 7am or that visit is free and you get a $25 credit.
We can make that promise because the route is capped at roughly 30-35 driveways. A small, owner-operated route through Salem Heights and the surrounding North Ajax neighbourhoods is short enough to finish before the school run along Williamson Dr and the first GO trains out of Ajax.
What happens on a snow morning?
- The 5 cm trigger.Once 5 cm has fallen, your visit is automatic, with no phone call needed and no per-visit charge on seasonal plans.
- Driveway pass.A commercial two-stage snow blower clears the full driveway, with adjustable skid shoes set to protect interlock and asphalt.
- Hand finishing.The front walkway and steps are cleared by hand, then treated with a pet-safe and kid-safe calcium chloride blend if salting is on your plan.
- Windrow and photo.The plow windrow at the curb is removed, and a time-stamped before and after photo is texted to you.
What does seasonal snow removal cost in Salem Heights?
Ajax typically sees 105-120 cm of snow across roughly 15-25 plowable events each winter, which is why every package runs on unlimited visits rather than a per-storm count. Full details are on the seasonal contracts page, and our Ajax snow removal cost guide breaks down how the numbers compare.
| Package | What you get | Season price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Driveway Clear | Unlimited visits at 5 cm, driveway, walkway, steps, windrow | $599 |
| Driveway + Salt | Everything above plus salting, most popular | $849 |
| Total Winter Care | Priority first-on-route, unlimited de-icing, sidewalk and boulevard | $1,199 |
Wide, extra-long, or triple driveways on larger Salem Heights lots are quoted individually. If you only need help once, one-time clearing is $50 for a single driveway and $80 for a double, with salt at $35 per visit. Sign before October 15 and an early-bird discount takes $75 off, with your rate locked for next winter.
The crescent deal
Salem Heights cul-de-sacs are made for this. Neighbours within 4 doors of each other save $75 each, and 3 or more homes on one street save $125 each. One machine already on your crescent means less travel time, and that saving goes straight back to you.
Does the Town of Ajax clear windrows in Salem Heights?
Only for some residents. The Town of Ajax windrow program serves residents 65 and over or with a qualifying disability, and it can activate up to 24 hours after a 5 cm snowfall. For everyone else, that ridge across the driveway is the heaviest, wettest snow of the day, and it is yours to move.
We treat windrow removal as part of the job, not an add-on. It is included in every package and every one-time clearing.
Is the equipment safe on newer driveways?
Yes. Many Salem Heights driveways are asphalt with interlock borders or aprons, so we never run steel truck-plow blades on them. The two-stage blower rides on adjustable skid shoes set just above the surface, and steps and walkways are finished by hand.
De-icing on walking surfaces uses a calcium chloride blend that is gentler on paws and safe around kids, which matters on streets full of dog walkers heading for the Carruthers Creek trail. You can read more about our approach to salting and de-icing. The service is insured, with every visit photo-documented.
Which parts of Salem Heights do you cover?
The full pocket around Salem Rd N north of Rossland: the crescents and courts of the Imagination community near Imagination Park, and the streets running up toward Williamson Dr and Taunton Rd E. We also serve neighbouring Nottingham and Audley North, which keeps the route tight and the 7am guarantee real.
Winter 2026-27 is our founding season, and the first 15 driveways get the Founding Neighbour rate of $774 for Driveway + Salt. We are new, so instead of pointing at reviews we do not have yet, we back every plan with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Questions about salem heights
Do you clear the plow windrow at the end of my Salem Heights driveway?
Yes, on every visit. The ridge the municipal plow leaves across your driveway is included in all three seasonal packages and in one-time clearings, at no extra charge. The Town of Ajax windrow program only serves residents 65 and over or with a qualifying disability, and it can take up to 24 hours after a 5 cm snowfall, so most Salem Heights homes need it handled privately.
Can you clear a wide double driveway with an interlock border without damage?
Yes. The two-stage snow blower rides on adjustable skid shoes, so the housing never scrapes the surface, and we never put steel truck-plow blades on a residential driveway. Interlock aprons, borders, and stamped edges common on newer Salem Heights builds are exactly what the setup is adjusted for. Steps and walkways are finished by hand.
Will my driveway be done before I leave for the 401 or the GO train?
That is the core guarantee. After overnight snow, your driveway is cleared by 7am or the visit is free and you receive a $25 credit. The route is capped at roughly 30-35 driveways across North Ajax, which keeps the promise realistic even on heavy mornings. Priority first-on-route service is included with the Total Winter Care package.
Is there a discount if neighbours on my crescent sign up together?
Yes. Neighbours within 4 doors of each other save $75 each, and 3 or more homes on the same street save $125 each. Salem Heights crescents and cul-de-sacs are ideal for this because the equipment is already on your street. There is also a $75 early-bird discount before October 15, with your rate locked in for next winter.
How much does seasonal snow removal cost in Salem Heights?
Driveway Clear is $599 for the season, Driveway + Salt is $849, and Total Winter Care is $1,199, all running November 1 to March 31 with unlimited visits at a 5 cm trigger. The first 15 driveways get the Founding Neighbour rate of $774 for Driveway + Salt. Extra-long or triple driveways are quoted individually, and a monthly option runs about $240 over 5 months.
What happens in a blizzard, when 20 cm or more falls?
Big storms are handled with multiple passes on the same day rather than one late visit. A first pass opens the driveway so you can get out, and a return pass cleans up whatever falls afterward, including the fresh windrow. Priority clients are cleared first, and every pass ends with a time-stamped before and after photo texted to your phone.