KEY STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SNOW REMOVAL BUDGET Safety is the ultimate goal of snow and ice management. At the end of the day, snow removal services secure the well-being of people who drive and walk on your grounds and prevent major liabilities for property owners. That’s why we spend most of the year thinking about and actively planning for the upcoming season.
Salt Matters The salt shortage is real. Following a rigorous, long winter in Northeast Ohio and across the country, salt supply is low. This is driving up prices that will impact your budget—but availability of materials is our greatest concern. Don’t expect your snow contractor to bring up this subject during your next meeting to discuss winter services. Take Action: Take the lead with these three snow strategies to keep your property safe. Ensure your contractors’ commitment to fulfilling your storm management plan. Go ahead and ask the tough questions. You’ll be glad you did.
Communicate With Your Snow Contractor If you haven’t heard from your snow contractor yet this season, you’re right to be concerned. Let’s face it, many professionals who clear snow for a living are not going to share their concern about salt availability with you because they don’t want you to get worried (and cancel your service). If you haven’t heard from your snow contractor yet this season, you’re right to be concerned. Let’s face it, many professionals who clear snow for a living are not going to share their concern about salt availability with you because they don’t want you to get worried (and cancel your service). If you haven’t heard from your snow contractor yet this season, you’re right to be concerned. Let’s face it, many professionals who clear snow for a living are not going to share their concern about salt availability with you because they don’t want you to get worried (and cancel your service). For many contractors, supply shortages like the one we are experiencing now will force them to consider, “What now?” We’re happy to say that we’ve been asking ourselves “What next?” all along as we introduce snow and ice solutions that maximize the use of our materials. This is beneficial for your budget and aligns with sustainability values that are important to all of us. Take Action: Ask your contractor about alternatives to rock salt and how the company plans to maximize the use of other materials on your property to keep the grounds safe.
Ask A Snow Industry Expert Schill understands that you need a responsive, strategic partner to keep your property safe and clear during Northeast Ohio’s grueling winters. Don’t wait until the snow flies to get a guarantee from your contractor. Want to learn more about what the salt shortage means for snow and ice management on your property? Wonder how this supply crisis can be turned into a positive at your company? Give us a call at (440) 327-3030, or fill out this simple contact form and we’ll get in touch with you. We’ll work through your snow and ice management plan and help you keep costs in line this year.
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