4 Ways Professional Snow & Ice Removal Mitigates Risk

Snow is a fact of life; liability doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to protect your business from unnecessary risk is by hiring a professional and experienced snow & ice removal team. The benefits extend far beyond dependable service and communication. Let’s dig into the top four:

Reduce Liability & Personal Injury Risk

When your property isn’t cleared promptly and effectively, surfaces remain slick. Worse, if snow is allowed to become compacted, ice can form. And let’s not forget the risk hidden in plain sight: black ice. All lead to a higher chance someone will slip and fall. 

The best snow professionals combat this on two fronts: by applying deicers before the first snowfall begins, and by activating your property’s removal plan promptly. The latter is critical to uncovering hidden obstacles that could be a cause for trips, falls, and injuries.

Compliance with Local Regulations

Many cities and towns require properties to clear sidewalks within a certain amount of time—usually 24 – 48 hours—after snowfall ceases. Properties that aren’t in compliance are often subject to fines. 

Further, you don’t want to find yourself out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA requires properties keeps pathways, including ramps and parking spaces, clear and accessible for people with disabilities. Professional snow and ice removal providers take these requirements into account when creating your personalized removal plan, so it’s one less thing for you to worry about.

Protects Your Property

This is another area where preparation begins long before the first snowfall. At BrightView, we install snow markers to identify curbs, fire hydrants, and other hidden obstacles. This ensures they’re visible to snowplow and equipment operators to prevent damage. We also conduct thorough site mapping, so all team members are clear on priority areas and potential obstacles. And we utilize the right-size equipment for each job to further lessen the risk of damage to your property.

Lessens Your Downtime

Every minute you must remain closed due to inclement weather is money lost. Professional snow and ice providers understand this and work tirelessly to get you back to normal operations.

This is why pre-planned response strategies are so crucial—because it enables crews to respond without delay. We also pre-position our teams so they’re able to rapidly deploy at the first opportunity. And we monitor storm progress 24/7 and communicate developments in real-time, so you’re always in the loop. 

Selecting a professional snow and ice removal partner is the single best way to safeguard against a range of risk in the winter months. If you’re just beginning your search, check out our Smart Guide to Purchasing Snow Services for more helpful tips on selecting the right partner and snow contract for your needs. Or get in touch with one of our local experts, who will be happy to walk you through your options.