Only Strata Snow Removal Pioneers AI-Powered Technology in Residential Winter Services Across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver, BC – October 7, 2025 — Only Strata Snow Removal, the first company in British Columbia exclusively dedicated to servicing strata and multi-unit residential properties, has announced an innovative breakthrough in winter maintenance. Launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system across its operations in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, the company is setting a new standard in residential snow removal and liability protection.
Revolutionizing Snow Removal with Predictive AI Technology
Historically, snow removal has been a largely reactive process, with crews dispatched only after snow accumulates significantly and salting occurring after icy hazards develop. This traditional approach often exposes residential communities to avoidable slip-and-fall incidents, costly delays, and liability issues.
Only Strata’s AI-enhanced system transforms this paradigm by integrating predictive analytics, real-time weather feeds, and temperature sensors embedded at ground level. This allows for early detection of icy conditions before they materialize, enabling the company to deploy crews proactively to critical areas such as walkways, parkades, and shared access points.
Trevor James, Regional Manager of Only Strata Snow Removal, emphasized the game-changing capabilities: “AI gives us predictive capabilities that no other provider in the region offers. Instead of waiting for problems, we can act before hazards form. That means safer communities, fewer accidents, and stronger legal protection for our clients.”
Beyond Snow Clearing: Robust Documentation and Risk Management
Each service performed under the AI system is meticulously tracked using GPS data, photographic evidence, and automated reporting. This comprehensive documentation ensures service quality and timing can be verified and is accessible to strata councils. Such precise records are instrumental in substantiating insurance claims or defending against legal actions.
“Slip-and-fall claims cost communities millions annually,” Trevor added. “Our AI-backed reporting provides the liability protection strata councils need. We’re not just clearing snow — we’re delivering proof of service that stands up in court.”
Tailored Solutions for Residential Communities
Addressing the distinct challenges of multi-unit residential complexes—including narrow laneways, steep parkade ramps, and pedestrian-heavy zones—the AI-supported platform offers specialized functionalities:
- Rapid crew dispatch triggered by automated alerts.
- Optimized routing to minimize delays.
- Risk predictions identifying shaded areas, steep inclines, and black ice-prone zones.
- Proactive salting during freeze-thaw cycles, including pre-dawn servicing of high-traffic locations.
- Customized response plans for both self-managed and professionally managed residential communities.
An illustrative case from Burnaby highlighted the system’s effectiveness. Early morning AI alerts detected a steep parkade ramp at high risk during a freeze-thaw event, prompting crews to salt the area at 4:30 a.m. This timely action prevented multiple potential slip incidents during the morning rush.
Regional Expansion and Capacity
The AI system is currently being rolled out in Richmond and is expected to extend across all 26 cities served by Only Strata, including Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, and the Tri-Cities, ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 winter season. The company operates British Columbia’s largest fleet of ATV plows and maintains over 1,000 tonnes of guaranteed salt reserves, ensuring readiness under any conditions.
“By combining AI intelligence with our specialized fleet and salt reserves, we are building the most reliable winter maintenance model in British Columbia,” said Trevor James.
Addressing Broader Challenges in Winter Maintenance
Unpredictable winter weather patterns, liability concerns, and salt supply shortages are challenges faced by communities beyond Metro Vancouver. Particularly vulnerable are seniors, families with young children, and residents with mobility challenges when icy conditions go untreated.
“We developed this system in Metro Vancouver, but its relevance is much broader. Any community facing freeze-thaw cycles and unpredictable storms can benefit from an AI-powered approach to snow removal,” Trevor concluded.
About Only Strata Snow Removal
Founded in British Columbia, Only Strata Snow Removal is the province’s first company dedicated solely to strata and multi-unit residential property winter maintenance. Serving 26 cities across the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Tri-Cities, and North Shore regions, the company offers snow plowing, de-icing, GPS-verified service logs, and liability protection through insured and WorkSafeBC-compliant crews.
For more information, contact:
Trevor James
Regional Manager
Only Strata Snow Removal
Email: [email protected]
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