Winter is upon us and with that comes the added responsibility of ensuring your property is safe and accessible through the snow and ice. The last thing you need is someone falling and hurting themself on your property or being snowed in and not able to make it to work.
Here are four snow removal tips to support the safety and accessibility of your property this winter:
- Shovel walkways – The accessibility of your property starts with clearing pathways to get from point A to point B. After heavy snowfall, your walkways may vanish, making walking to and from your home difficult. Consistently shoveling paths and pavers keeps a clear route for easy walking.
- Plow the driveway – While walking up to your driveway packed with snow may be a reason to call off work, allowing it to happen too many times can cause issues. Properly plowing snow out of your driveway before you need to leave your property ensures there are no issues.
- Melt all ice – When temperatures drop, ice formation underneath snow is a common occurrence. Not always visible, ice can pose a serious threat to the safety of those on your property. Melting away any slick spots will help keep you and your family safe.
- Salt the ground – Snowfall can be unpredictable, which is why it’s important to be proactive in salting the area on which you walk. Aside from melting snow, salt can prevent snow from sticking and ice from forming.
Keeping up on snow removal can be difficult, but it is crucial in a climate like Ontario, Canada. Our team specializes in snow removal services to keep you and your family safe through the winter.