Chilly cold winter will arrive soon after this summer. Prepare yourself before the snowfall starts again..
You might be well aware of the safety issues attached with snow and ice on roads, tracks, pathways, driveways, alleys, rooftops, and open lots. Irrespective of the type and size of property you own, you must always prioritize risk aversion over disaster. Here is a scary statistic “1 in every 4 slip-and-falls are due to snow and ice, or 2.25 million per year in the U.S. These accidents happen most often in parking lots (35%), outside buildings (25%), or on sidewalks (21%). snow and ice slip-and-falls cost $28,000 on average, and contribute to 24 million lost workdays annually.”
The winters can troll your commercial property to face hazards with maximum liability. Snow and ice management companies being a part of emergency services have always been in high demand. The supply market is increasing with increasing demand as new businesses are emerging everyday and with its steady growth the service is not getting cheaper.
However, looking for a company to stand beside you within your budget, you must have a proactive approach. For this, knowing the basic snow removal services and equipment being used by your snow removal contractor to meet your safety guidelines surely help your bottom line, but to start as early as summer trumps the search process for the most affordable high quality snow removal service.
ESSENTIAL SNOW MANAGEMENT SERVICES
An affordable snow management plan can turn out to be the best plan if the company you chose includes the following mandatory services in their plan.
- SNOW PLOWING – To remove snow from the parking lots, giving a way for smooth and safe ride to vehicles.
- SIDEWALK CLEANING – To provide a safe walking zone for pedestrians by clearing the snow and salting the area to get rid of the fine layer of ice.
- SALTING & SANDING – To melt snow from commercial parking spaces by increasing the friction of the surface to avoid skidding vehicles.
When you sign up a contract with any of the snow removal companies, they are legally bound to maintain your property free of all the basic snow removal problems by providing the above mentioned services. Additional services like roof snow removal, de-icing and snow hauling are generally not included in the basic service packages.
TYPES OF EQUIPMENT USED FOR PROFESSIONAL SNOW & ICE MANAGEMENT
Snow management agencies prepare their team to provide the best experience for their consumers. Their process of performing snow removal, hauling, or deicing services can be understood through their equipment used. Listed below is some of the equipment that is used in the snow and ice removal industry.
- SNOW PLOW TRUCKS
- SKID STEERS WITH BUCKETS AND PLOWS
- SNOWBLOWERS
- SNOW THROWERS
- SALT SPREADERS
- ANTI-ICING LIQUID SPRAYERS
Every winter brings with it the same problem of slips, falls and slipping cars. To get rid of the extreme consequences arriving with the upcoming season, this is the best time to plan your backup.One of the ways the majority of the property management companies get a good price on a snow removal contract is by starting the bidding process early. They would generally request for a snow removal quote while shopping for landscaping services.
Most snow removal companies provide both the seasonal services and are willing to throw in an extra discount if approved for both services on a commercial property. Snow management companies know what your commercial space can face, therefore, choose a cost-effective snow management plan and protect your earned space by starting early for the upcoming winter.
