Winch-out and ditch recovery in Edmonton and area
Stuck in a ditch? We'll pull you out, with the price in writing before we start. Snowbank, icy shoulder or soft ground, call us day or night.
About winch-out and ditch recovery
Edmonton winters bring snow, ice and cold snaps to -30°C or colder. One slide on an icy curve or a snowy shoulder and you're in the ditch, wheels spinning, going nowhere. That's what a winch-out is for.
We set up our truck on solid ground, attach a winch line to a secure point on your vehicle, and pull it back onto the road slowly and under control. It's careful work, not a tug-of-war. The goal is to get your vehicle out without adding to the damage.
If it can't be driven safely once it's out, we can tow it to your mechanic or home.
The price depends on how far off the road the vehicle is, how deep it's stuck, the time and the conditions. We give you a rough idea on the phone, and the exact price in writing before we start.
Stuck beside a busy road such as Anthony Henday Drive or Yellowhead Trail? Keep your hazard lights on. If you can't get well away from traffic safely, stay buckled in. If the engine is running for heat, make sure the exhaust pipe isn't blocked by snow.
When to call us
- You've slid into a ditch or off the shoulder.
- You're stuck in a snowbank or deep snow and can't rock free.
- Your wheels spin on ice and the vehicle won't move.
- You went off the road in a collision. See accident towing.
What happens when you call
Call 780-707-6501. Tell us where you are, how the vehicle is sitting and what you drive.
We give you a rough idea of the cost and when we'll get to you. Before we start, we text you the exact price, and nothing happens until you say yes.
We winch your vehicle out. If it can't be driven safely once it's out, we can tow it to your mechanic or home.
Areas we cover
Winch-out and ditch recovery is available across Edmonton and these nearby communities.
Questions about winch-out and ditch recovery
Will winching damage my vehicle?
No recovery is completely risk-free, so we work slowly and attach to secure points. If we see anything that worries us, we'll tell you before we start.
Do I need a tow after a winch-out?
Only if it can't be driven safely once it's out. Then we can tow it to your mechanic or home, with the price in writing before we hook up.
Should I try to drive out myself?
If gentle rocking doesn't free it, stop. Spinning the wheels can dig you in deeper and wear on the vehicle. Turn on your hazard lights and call us.
What should I do while I wait in the ditch?
Keep your hazard lights on and your phone charged. If traffic is close and you can't get well away safely, stay buckled in. If you run the engine for heat, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow. Read more in car stuck in the snow or a ditch? What to do
Related services
- Flatbed towingAll four wheels off the ground, for AWD and 4x4 vehicles, low-clearance cars, luxury vehicles and anything that can't roll.
- Accident towingFrom the scene of a collision to the body shop or yard you choose, including the one your insurance company recommends.
- Battery boostDead battery in the cold? We come to you, boost your vehicle and get you back on the road.
Winch-out and ditch recovery, day or night
You get the price in writing before we hook up. Nothing is towed until you say yes.