Metro Snow & Ice Management

Snow Removal
Ottawa ON K2G 0B3
Write a Review
Write a Review

Recommended Professionals

85%(11 reviews)
98%(14 reviews)
86%(17 reviews)
85%(11 reviews)
98%(14 reviews)
86%(17 reviews)
HomeStars
Snow Removal
Metro Snow & Ice Management
Star Score
Learn more about how StarScore uses a complex algorithm which considers a company's review ratings, responsiveness, reputation, and recency.

35%

This is the average rating based on homeowner reviews.
This indicates how long it's been since the last review.
Indicates how well a pro reacts to reviews and review-related interactions with Homeowners.
How well a company responds to Service Requests and Reviews.
Reviews by rating (past 12 months)

Reviews for Metro Snow & Ice Management

Average customer rating:
5.2 10 (438 reviews)

Sort by

candy in Ottawa
candy in Ottawa
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Snow removal

I have had service for at least 3 years and have never had a problem. The snow removal is done on a timely fashion and they also seem to follow the street plow.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thanks Candy for this kind review and welcome back for this winter!
Ken Dale
President

Vlad in Nepean
Vlad in Nepean
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Reliability

Reliability is the main issue when it comes to snow removal. In ten years with this company (same people, different name) we have seen many others operate on our street, and witness their ups and downs. While others might have faltered, these guys are consistent, through light and heavy winters they have always provided us with excellent service.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Very nice review Vlad.
Thanks so much for the kind words
Ken

duffo1 in Nepean
duffo1 in Nepean
1 review Ottawa, ON
9/10

Plowing

There is usually a vehicle in the laneway that I move after plow's first visit. Driver then does the other side on second visit after city plow does the street. Works well for me !

Approximate cost of services:
$395.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thanks Duffy! For the great review.
We all appreciate your kind support.
Ken

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Snow Removal

We can always count on Metro - they do at least three sweeps during a snowstorm. They are in touch with the city snow plows and follow them to clear out the mouth of our lane way- the worst part of any snowstorm as we all know. Metro is always in touch with us to let us know when they will be clearing our lane way. Could not ask for better service:)

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you and we will strive to continue delivering great service each storm for you.
Ken

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Keep up the good work

So last year was my first experience with a snow plough company and I got it primarily because I moved into a bigger house and did not want to clear 2 driveways early AM (and I don't own a snow blower). So my logic was, let's see how my neighbours operate first. In my neighbourhood (Skyline -near baseline/merivale), I noticed that most of the houses sign up for snow ploughing. So I figured let's go with snow ploughing then and hold off on buying the blower for now. So the next step was to figure out which company to proceed with. Neighbourhood indicated that people went with one of the companies - either Metro or another one I can't recall the name. So it was a toss-up between Metro and this company X. You guys had good reviews and the 5cm to clear vs. 6cm with competition helped make up my mind.

I was quite pleased with your overall service for 2017-2018, so much that I signed up as an early bird in 2018. My sincere hope is that Metro is able to maintain and evolve their service even more so in 2018. Your weekly newsletters/tidbits, updates during snowstorms are very much appreciated and I hope you keep up the trend. It is the lack of communication/not knowing that really negatively impacts customer experience - and that is not the case with Metro so far.

If I have to point out to an area for improvement, it would be perhaps providing GPS tracking for the particular plough that would be clearing my driveway.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thanks and we will work on the GPS to improve.
KEN

Shira in Nepean
Shira in Nepean
1 review Ottawa, ON
8/10

Snow removal - private residence

I have used Metro Snow Removal Services (previously known as Appleseed) for approx 5 years. Outside of one little glitch in the first year I have had no problems with this company. Our driveway is always cleared behind the car very early in the morning so we can get out to work. Driver returns later in the day to completely clear the driveway. A few times last Winter the SUV windows were all iced up and the driver waited patiently while we de-iced enough to move out into the street. Little gestures like this are appreciated. The first driver we had last year was not efficient and he was quickly replaced when the office was
notified. The first snowstorm of the year poses a challenge for the drivers as they get organized but thereafter it seems to go well. I would recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$375.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thanks for this Shira, glad you are pleased.
Ken

Karen Prieur
Karen Prieur
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
8/10

Snow removal

We have been receiving snow removal service for two years no,this will be our third year. The first year was not very good, missed clearing the driveway, not punctual. However the second year they were much better. We will see what the third year brings?

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thanks Karen for this. I'm so glad we improved over the second year for you and welcome back.
KEN Dale
President

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Excellent service

Excellent service, no complaint since I started using Metro Snow and Ice Management few years ago! Always on time. Great job. I will gladly recommend this company and also recommend the use of their extra services such as brining.

Approximate cost of services:
$475.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

I greatly appreciate your kind review.
Ken Dale
President

doselzer in Ottawa
doselzer in Ottawa
1 review Ottawa, ON
9/10

Great work and diligence

We have have Metro Snow and Ice for two winter seasons now and we are very satisfied. Good consistent service, good cleaning of snow plow dumps, and efficient.

Two minor issues:
1. Sunday mornings - I work on Sunday mornings, and need a plowed driveway by 8:30 am that day. Not a day off for me.

2. De-icing - last year we subscribed to the brining program, and it happen to happen only twice rather than the season. We signed up again, going it will be significantly better (we had the small flag and everything).

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Many thanks for this and your comments. We will continue to try hard looking after your needs again this winter!
Ken Dale

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Metro Snow & Ice Management

WELCOME TO METRO SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT! Ken Dale, owner of Metro Snow & Ice Management, has over 25 years of experience managing large snowstorms in Ottawa. Ken founded and is past Chairman of OSCA (Ottawa Snow Contractors Association), which is a self governing organization of credible, well established snow ...
Company profile information is not moderated by HomeStars. Ask the contractor to verify before hiring.
Looking for Snow Removal pros in Ottawa?