By Cody Wise, founder of Wise Property Services, Calgary. Updated November 2026.
Quick Answer
A year round property maintenance membership for a Calgary Airbnb covers hot tub care all year, snow and ice from October to March and lawn and grounds from April to September. Bought separately the three cost $279 plus $399 or $329 depending on the season, an average of $643 a month. The bundle is $499 a month, which saves $1,728 a year.
In This Guide
- What Year Round Means For A Rental
- What Each Part Covers
- The Math, Checked
- Why Calgary Rentals Need The Schedule
- The Hot Tub Does Not Take The Winter Off
- What A Month Looks Like
- Who It Fits
- How To Start
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Year Round Means For A Rental
A rental property has a different maintenance problem than a family home. It has a new set of strangers every few days, and every one of them forms an opinion of the property in the first thirty seconds. That opinion is formed on the walkway, the steps, the lawn and the hot tub. Missing any one of them on the wrong day is a review.
Calgary adds seasons that do not forgive neglect. Snow can fall in October and again in May. A lawn that is perfect in July is overgrown by August without a schedule. A hot tub needs the same care in January as it does in July, and a tub that sits half managed in winter is the one that turns up green in spring. A membership puts all of it on one calendar.
| Service | When It Runs | Monthly Price Alone |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub Care | All year | $279 |
| Snow And Ice | October to March | $399 |
| Lawn And Grounds | April to September | $329 |
| Luxury Property Bundle | All year | $499 |
What Each Part Covers
Hot Tub Care, $279 A Month
- Weekly test and balance, four visits a month
- Monthly filter rinse and clean
- Monthly written report
- Seasonal open and close
- Extra drain, refill and balance at the $175 plan rate
- Text and email support
Snow And Ice, $399 A Month, October To March
- Unlimited snow clears per month
- Driveway, walkways and front steps
- Ice melt applied after every clear
- Cleared after every snowfall
- Text notification when it is done
- No extra charge for heavy storms
Lawn And Grounds, $329 A Month, April To September
- Bi weekly mow, edge and trim
- Spring cleanup and dethatching
- Fall leaf removal and winterisation
- Bed edging and walkway cleanup
- Clippings removed every visit
- A property inspection each visit
Every plan is a flat monthly rate. Nobody needs to be home for a visit. The service covers all four quadrants of Calgary, and the city only.
The Math, Checked
The bundle price is only worth quoting if the comparison is fair, so here is how the numbers work. Bought separately, the cost depends on the season. In a snow month you pay the hot tub plan plus snow and ice. In a lawn month you pay the hot tub plan plus lawn and grounds.
| Season | Separate Plans | Bundle | Monthly Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow months (October to March) | $279 + $399 = $678 | $499 | $179 |
| Lawn months (April to September) | $279 + $329 = $608 | $499 | $109 |
| Average across the year | $643 | $499 | $144 |
That is where the $1,728 a year comes from. You can check it yourself with the published prices. The bundle is not discounted every month by the same amount. It is largest in winter, when snow and ice is the most expensive season, and smallest in summer.
Why Calgary Rentals Need The Schedule
Three City of Calgary rules make the winter and summer routine less optional than it sounds. Check the City pages in the sources before relying on any of them, because bylaws change.
- Snow and ice. The City requires snow and ice to be cleared from the sidewalk next to your property within 24 hours of a snowfall ending, down to the bare surface. A rental owner who lives elsewhere is still responsible. If the City has to clear it, the minimum is a $150 flat rate plus GST and an admin fee, and an occupant who does not comply can be fined $250, $500 or $750 depending on the offence.
- Grass. Grass and herbaceous plants on private property must be kept under 15 cm, six inches, and the owner is responsible. Bylaw officers can issue a remedial order, and a $500 fine may be issued.
- Short term rental licence. The City licenses short term rentals and requires a fire safety plan and liability insurance that references home sharing. The licence page does not mention hot tubs, so check with your insurer.
A plan that clears after every snowfall and mows on a bi weekly schedule is not a legal guarantee. Responsibility stays with the owner. What the plan does is put the work on a calendar so it does not depend on you remembering at 6 am on a snow day, or on a guest finding the steps first.
The Hot Tub Does Not Take The Winter Off
The seasonal services swap. The hot tub does not. A tub in January needs the same weekly test and balance as one in July, with extra attention to the cover, the heat and the water going into the cold. A tub that sits unchecked from October to March is the one that is green in April.
For hosts, a hot tub is also the amenity most likely to be mentioned in a review, good or bad. The drain schedule for an Airbnb hot tub and the winter care checklist show what the plan does on your behalf.
What A Month Looks Like
| Month | Hot Tub | Snow And Ice | Lawn And Grounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Weekly test and balance, cover and heat check | Cleared after every snowfall, ice melt applied | Not running |
| April | Weekly care, seasonal open check | Final snow clears as needed | Spring cleanup and dethatching start |
| July | Weekly care, filter rinse | Not running | Bi weekly mow, edge and trim |
| September | Weekly care, a drain if due | Starts in October | Fall leaf removal and winterisation as the season closes |
Who It Fits
The membership fits an Airbnb host who wants one point of contact for the exterior of the property, a high value home that should look right in every season, and an owner who lives away from the property and wants the work documented. It is not a fit for a tub-only owner or a condo with no exterior. In those cases, the single plans are the better choice: the plans page lists each one.
How To Start
Start with the hot tub, because it is the item with the longest lead time on a bad day. The Airbnb hot tub maintenance page has the visit list and the plan comparison. Add snow and ice before the first snowfall and lawn and grounds before the first growth. The Wise Property Services page shows every price in one place. Plans are month to month, so you can start with one and add the others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is A Year Round Property Maintenance Membership?
It is one monthly rate that covers the exterior and hot tub of a property through every season: hot tub care all year, snow and ice from October to March, and lawn and grounds from April to September.
How Much Is Year Round Property Maintenance In Calgary?
The Luxury Property Bundle with Wise Property Services is $499 a month. Bought separately, the same services average $643 a month across the year, so the bundle saves $1,728 a year.
How Is The $643 Average Calculated?
In snow months the separate plans cost $279 plus $399, which is $678. In lawn months they cost $279 plus $329, which is $608. The average of the two is $643.
Is Snow Removal Included In The Bundle?
Yes. Snow and ice is included from October to March: unlimited clears for the driveway, walkways and front steps, with ice melt applied after every clear and a text when it is done. Heavy storms are not billed extra.
Do I Have To Be Home For The Service?
No. Nobody needs to be home for any visit across the three plans.
Is There A Contract?
No. Plans are month to month. Hot tub plans cancel on 7 days notice, and snow, lawn and the bundle on 30 days.
Do You Serve All Of Calgary?
Yes, across all four quadrants of the city. Surrounding towns and foothills communities are not covered.
Who Is Responsible For Clearing The Sidewalk At A Rental In Calgary?
The property owner, even if they live somewhere else. The City of Calgary requires snow and ice to be cleared from the sidewalk next to a property within 24 hours of the snowfall ending. Check the City page for the current rule and penalties.
How Tall Can Grass Be On Private Property In Calgary?
The City of Calgary says grasses and herbaceous plants must be kept under 15 cm, or six inches, and that the owner is responsible. Cultivated gardens and xeriscaping are exempt.
Can I Start With One Service And Add The Others Later?
Yes. Many hosts start with Hot Tub Care and add snow and ice or lawn and grounds when the season arrives. The bundle can be added at any time.
Related Pages
- Wise Property Services in Calgary
- Maintenance and hot tub plans
- Airbnb hot tub maintenance
- Snow and ice service for a Calgary rental
- Which hot tub plan fits
