Each winter, Metro Vancouver’s steep driveways and high-density strata complexes transform from quiet residential zones into high-liability environments. A single mismanaged snowfall can lead to costly insurance claims, injuries, and legal disputes.
That’s why Only Strata Snow Removal — British Columbia’s only strata-exclusive snow and ice management company — has emerged as a trusted partner for property managers seeking certified documentation, automated response systems, and 24-hour accountability.
Among Metro Vancouver’s cities, Burnaby faces one of the region’s steepest elevation gradients. From the high-rises around Metrotown to the shaded residential streets near Deer Lake, icy conditions can develop within hours after sundown.
Traditional snow removal companies struggle to maintain coverage when temperatures fluctuate between freeze and thaw several times per week.
Only Strata’s AI-enabled dispatch network now monitors Burnaby’s road temperatures and humidity levels in real time. The system triggers service automatically once surface readings drop below the danger threshold — often hours before ice becomes visible. The result: fewer reactive calls and a dramatic reduction in overnight slip-and-fall incidents.
Property managers across the Fraser Valley know that even unsuccessful liability claims can drain $20 000 – $25 000 in legal fees. In Burnaby, where many multi-unit stratas share pedestrian corridors, proving that de-icing occurred on time is essential.
Only Strata solves this with digital logs and photo evidence for every service. Each plow run and salt application is GPS-stamped, archived, and downloadable — giving councils immediate proof of due diligence.
Every winter vehicle in the company’s 50-unit fleet — from compact ATV plows to brine spreaders — streams live data to a centralized command center.
This transparent recordkeeping has helped Only Strata maintain a perfect liability record across all 26 service zones, from Vancouver’s urban core to Burnaby’s residential hillsides.
“Documentation is the difference between confidence and exposure,” says regional manager Trevor James. “We treat every snowfall like an insurance audit.”
Following success in Burnaby, Only Strata extended its capacity caps to neighboring cities such as Surrey and Richmond — areas where high-density townhouse clusters and private drives require rapid, consistent service.
Homeowners in these regions can now access snow removal Burnaby and surrounding Metro Vancouver areas with strata-grade precision previously unavailable to residential clients.
Insurers are tightening requirements on snow contractors, demanding explicit “snow & ice operations” coverage. Fewer than one in five providers currently meet this standard.
Only Strata’s verified policy, WSIB compliance, and timestamped logs ensure that every Burnaby and Vancouver property remains defensible in court and compliant with insurer expectations.
The company’s sustainability push mirrors British Columbia’s broader green-infrastructure goals. Brine pre-treatment reduces chloride runoff, while optimized route algorithms minimize idling and fuel waste.
This approach not only protects Burnaby’s local watersheds but also positions Only Strata as a responsible leader in environmentally conscious snow removal.
Rather than overselling routes, Only Strata limits each zone to a strict number of clients, ensuring guaranteed response times during peak weather events. These seasonal quotas typically fill by late October — well before the first major freeze.
For property managers, this means consistency, safety, and documented reliability throughout the winter.
As climate volatility increases, strata councils across Burnaby and Vancouver are prioritizing prevention over reaction.
Only Strata’s data-driven model, combined with 24/7 monitoring and photographic validation, offers a future where every snowfall is predictable, accountable, and fully insured.
