Posted: August 1, 2019 by Sebert Landscape
It’s August: the temperatures are warm, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and there’s lots of color in the landscape. But there’s one thing you’re not thinking about this month that you should be: snow and ice management.
Yes, we know 2018-2019 was a long winter, and most of us just want to put it behind us. But the unexpected early snowfall of 10+ inches in November and the late spring reminder of another 6+ inches on April 27th are the most important reasons to prepare now for the upcoming snow and ice season. This ensures you’ll have a solid plan in place that focuses on all of the elements that matter most to your business so your commercial property can weather any storm.
It may be hard to envision snow and ice now while temperatures are soaring in the Chicago land area, but try to think of it like Christmas in July. Mother Nature never delivers the same mix of weather conditions every year. Using the non-winter months to evaluate snow and ice management strategies can mean a world of difference come winter when commercial property managers are ensuring pathways are clear and building tenants and visitors are safe. Always having snow and ice removal in mind is crucial to ensuring a smooth transition into the coldest, most brutal weather season.
Here are the top 3 reasons why planning now makes sense when it comes to snow and ice removal.
Think Safety First
Particularly at certain commercial sites, such as hospitals, safety is paramount when it comes to ensuring visitors can park and enter or exit buildings with ease. In these cases, making a list of priorities can ensure you and your snow and ice management partner are focused on the right approaches during the toughest parts of the season.
For instance, hospitals typically like to ensure patient-care areas are cleared first, a strategy to consider to keep customer service top-of-mind.
Create a Sustainable Management Plan
Some snow and ice removal companies, such as Sebert Landscaping, can manage snow removal crew time, equipment and materials using a lean strategy for maximum efficiency and value.
For example, a more sustainable approach to winter weather management can include using the lowest-impact deicing options to minimize environmental impact, as well as using deicing materials only as necessary, applying them at the right time and in the right amounts.
Review What Did and Didn’t Work
Once the snow starts falling, you don’t have much time to analyze the previous season or improve strategies for the coming season. During August, however, you can take time to evaluate which strategies worked really well during the 2018-2019 winter season and which ones could use a new plan of attack.
Your Goal: Find a Good Partner
Managing snow and ice removal is a tough job. Sebert Landscaping can help you come up with a plan that ensures the safety of your tenants and visitors and helps you sleep better at night knowing no matter what Mother Nature delivers, you have a reliable partner helping you take care of snow and ice accumulation. And our lean approach can help simplify your plan even further.
