After the recent freezing temperatures and heavy snow fall across the south of the UK, and the disruption it caused, we decided to add a new salting / gritting service. This will help our landscaping and grounds maintenance customers feel less of an impact when the snow comes again.
What Does A Salting / Gritting Service Include?
If below-freezing temperatures or snow is forecast, we will spread the salt over the entire. This is to prevent ice and snow settling.
The process generally includes:
- Salt applied to main site roads and service areas and yards with a large spreading unit
- Pathways and walkways are then gritted with a smaller push-spreader
- Once applied, the salt/grit is usually effective for 2 to 3 days.
- Depending on the severity of ice, snow and the weather forecast, the entire site will be re-gritted
Here is a picture of our large spreading unit.
How Does The Salting / Gritting Service Help Your Business When It's Snowing?
The benefits of salting / gritting your business' site when it's snowing are two fold.
The first benefit is that is easier for employees and key members of staff to make into work safely.
Secondly, deliveries of stock and essential supplies can still get to your business
Bust most important, it makes it safer for customers to come to your site.
If you would like to discuss a salting / gritting service for your business, please get in touch with us.
What Happens If It's Already Snowing And You've Not Gritted?
All hope is not lost. We can also spread salt once snow has fallen and set. We use a pure white de-icing salt, which is very quick and effective at melting snow.
If your business is being affected by snow, please call us.