We’re deep into another New England winter, and snow is in the air. And on the ground. And in the parking lot. Don’t forget covering the walkways and blocking the doors. Snow is beautiful, but it’s also a hazard. That’s why it’s essential to get snow removed in a timely manner.
However, you probably don’t have time to shovel your facility’s parking lot, walkways, and sidewalks yourself. Hiring local kids to do the work also probably isn’t feasible. That’s why you need professional snow removal services. With reliable and prompt shoveling and snow blowing services like ours, you’ll have access to your facilities in no time, whether your business is healthcare, food processing, biotechnology, and more. Here are the benefits of hiring commercial snow removal services.
Avoid Fines and Lawsuits
First and foremost, in Massachusetts, property owners, whether the property is a private residence or commercial business, are held legally responsible for snow and ice removal. The exact fines and timeframes the snow must be removed by vary from town to town, so it’s essential that when you own a business, you check your town’s specific regulations.
On top of that, snow and ice that isn’t removed by the time people are out and about can bring about potential lawsuits. Injuries due to slips and falls are on the property or business owner if you don’t have the snow and ice on your property cleared. Naturally, these can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to your facility’s reputation.
By employing a good snow removal service, you can ensure that your property is cleared by the required time and in a manner that will prevent potential accidents. This will save yourself a lot of money in the long run. Lawyers aren’t cheap, after all, and too many fines can quickly add up and cut into your yearly budget. This money is better spent on a snow removal service and is generally cheaper.
More Productive and Profitable
Besides saving you money in terms of legal issues, getting your snow removal can help you make money in that it will allow your business to stay productive. While remote work can be done for some businesses, places like doctors offices and food processing facilities can’t exactly work from home on a snowy day. But since workers are coming in, you need to ensure that they have a place to park their cars and that they can safely get to the door.
Unless you’re willing to get up early and shovel it all out yourself, it’s better to hire a professional snow removal team to get your property ready to go. Otherwise you might find yourself unable to run your business. While everyone loves a snow day, your profit margins won’t appreciate the loss of revenue and projects getting pushed back, all just because of snow.
Provides Accessibility
Accessibility is huge when it comes to snow removal. As we pointed out above, parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways need to be clear so your workers and customers can get inside. This is especially important for those who might have accessibility issues. Most able-bodied people can likely get through a foot of snow, but not everyone has that ability. Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and other mobility aids don’t do great in the ice and snow. That’s why you need to keep your facility’s walkways in an accessible condition, lest you find yourself on the wrong side of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
In order to make sure your property is up to these standards, hiring a trained team is the best way to keep out of hot water. Our snow removal teams are knowledgeable on what needs to be done to keep your property ADA compliant.
Increases Curb Appeal
Another thing to consider when snow is falling is how your building looks. Snow can be picturesque and beautiful and make your property look appealing, but that’s only if the walkways are clear. Otherwise it looks like nobody works there and people are less likely to come in. This can cause a loss of business, as no one is going to brave the snow for a place they think is closed.
It’s also more appealing if the path to your facility’s door is neatly shoveled, too. Those sharp, smooth edges can only be created by a snow blower. They instantly tell visiting clients that you care about your property’s image. As your building’s exterior is important to giving clients and employees alike a positive first impression, it’s not something that you can afford to skimp on.
Saves Storage Space
When it comes to a commercial building, space is at a premium. That’s why you don’t want to waste it on bulky snow removal equipment. Shovels might take up less space, but a snow blower is more effective, so it’s preferable to have. But snow blowers take up more space. And no matter which you have, they’re only used about four months out of the year, taking up space throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
The best way to solve this space problem is to outsource your snow removal needs to a commercial team. They’ll already have the equipment they need so you won’t have to store a snow blower or a pile of shovels. This frees up space for office supplies or other equipment your facilities might need the space for.
Snow removal is a must for any building in New England, but hiring a professional snow service comes with a lot of benefits. You’ll be spending money, but you’ll be saving and even making money in the long run, which will quickly offset the cost. A professional snow removal service can be a major help to your curb appeal, accessibility, reputation, and profit margins. Contact us today to schedule our snow removal services.