It happens every year. The sun sets earlier, the wind gets colder, and the snow comes down from the sky. For those living in New England, snow removal is a dreaded necessity that comes with living in one of the most beautiful areas of the country. It leaves you cold, wet, and tired, and can really hamper your ability to enjoy the winter months. For these reasons, many people choose to hire professional snow removal services. This takes one of the most dreaded chores of winter and turns it into something you don’t even have to think about. Before committing to professional snow removal, you probably want to know what to expect. Well, let’s take a look.
An Assessment of Your Property’s Needs
First, if you’re not sure what you need, we can start with an assessment of your property’s needs. We’ll take a look at your:
- Property size
- Parking areas
- Driveways
- Walkways and entrances
- High-traffic areas
- Areas where snow or ice tends to accumulate
This helps us create a snow removal plan tailored to your specific property. This ensures that snow is cleared away properly and promptly, allowing you to have unhindered access to your home all winter long.
A Plan for Snow and Ice Management
As mentioned, the assessment helps us build a plan tailored to you. Real professional snow removal involves more than simply showing up after a storm. It involves building a plan for when and how services will be performed. Considerations we take into account include:
- Snow accumulation thresholds
- Priority areas
- Timing of service
- Storm monitoring
- Ice management needs
- Where removed snow will be placed
This ensures that we meet your expectations and that snow is properly cleared away from your home.
Clearing Parking Areas and Driveways
One of the most important parts of snow removal is your parking areas and driveways. We ensure that all of them are completely clear of snow, ensuring you can easily pull your car in and out as needed. Remember, being able to get your car out after a storm isn’t just about convenience, it’s about safety. You don’t want your car blocked in if an emergency happens.
Clearing Walkways and Entrances
Just as important as driveways, are walkways and entrances. We can remove all snow blocking these areas. Additionally, we ensure that they are wide enough to allow for easy and safe movement to get in and out of your house.
Roof Snow Removal
We specialize in removing snow from roofs before damage arises. You see, snow actually weighs quite a lot. When this much weight is left on a roof for a prolonged period of time, it can weaken the structure, even leading to collapse in some cases. Additionally, when snow is left on a roof, it can cause ice dams to form. This can not only damage shingles, but lead to leaks that cause severe water damage to the interior of your home.
Managing Snow Piles
The mark of low quality snow removal is pile placement. Many lesser companies will just throw the snow anywhere. We don’t do things this way. We make sure that snow piles are placed in areas where they will not interfere with access or block visibility when pulling out of your driveway. If wanted, we’ll even consult with you to ensure that the snow is being placed exactly where you want.
Ice Management and Deicing Services
One of the most dangerous parts of winter is ice. In fact, 1 million people per year are injured from slipping on ice. That is not a small number. We do everything we can to minimize the amount of ice on your property. This involves the use of environmentally friendly ice melt applications, including rock salt, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride, to ensure your property is safe.
Professional Equipment and Experience
Our equipment and experience allows us to remove snow more quickly and safely than most homeowners can do themselves. Our expert show removal teams know how to efficiently clear different areas while working around obstacles and property features, minimizing the chances of damaging any part of your property.
Prepare Your Property for Winter with Professional Snow Removal
If you’re ready to try professional snow removal, contact Zhumas today. We have the experience, knowledge, and equipment to safely and quickly remove snow from your property all winter long. If you’re done getting wet and tired after every snow storm, contact us today for a free estimate. We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have.