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Cold Weather Service – Snow Removal – De-Icing

 

When hiring a contractor for snow removal and de-icing, it is important to agree on service triggers, work scope, and frequency. There is no other service that tests the relationship between contractor and site, not to mention the contractor’s ability to perform.

Clearly defining triggers, scope, and frequency is essential when hiring snow removal and de-icing contractors.  High-performing sites, when choosing a cold-weather service provider, hire two separate contractors to do the work: one for sidewalks, building perimeters, inner common areas, parkade ramps, and roundabouts, and another for roadways and parking lots. Different types of equipment and delivery methods are required for each service.

Servus Specialty Cleaning’s cold-weather service covers all common areas such as walkways, entrances, sidewalks, parking ramps, and roundabouts; however, it does not include roadways.

 

We offer automatic cold-weather services triggered by weather forecasts predicting snow or freezing temperatures. Our team monitors the weather, while ‘On Call’ services are triggered by site requests.

‘On Call’ may seem like it offers more control, but in storms, automatic services are more reliable. Contractors prioritize automatic contracts, causing on-call jobs to be delayed, cost more, and face first-come, first-served waits, which risks safety and liability. For consistent care, opt for automatic service.

 

How to Have Success with Snow Removal and De-Icing Contractors

Provide a site map.    

Label entrances, stairs, ramps, and no-treat zones.

Use automatic service

Weather-triggered dispatch.

Demand real-time proof:

Time-stamped photos and notes for each visit.

Check track record

Storm capacity, response times, solid references.

Maintain records

Ensure they keep logs.

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Information – FAQ

Automatic vs. On-Call — which should we choose?

Choose Automatic for dependable snow removal and de-icing. The contractor monitors weather forecasts for snow, freezing temperatures, refreeze, or rain and dispatches services without a call. On-Call services begin only after your request; during storms, contractors prioritize automatic contracts, leading to longer waits, higher costs, and delays—raising safety and liability risks. For timely and consistent treatment, select Automatic.

How Are Automatic Services Triggered?

Snow removal services will be triggered when approximately 2 cm of new snow is forecast or reported to have fallen since our last visit. Ice melt will be checked and applied as needed to ensure coverage in designated areas whenever the weather forecast indicates that the temperature is or will be below freezing. This will be done every 24 hours during periods of precipitation or daily thawing and refreezing, and every 48 hours during consecutive days of dry, cold weather without precipitation.

What Kind of Ice Melt Does Servus Use?

Salt Depot ICE BOMB is a commercial de-icer for tailgate spreaders. It uses coarse solar salt for quick melting and traction. A purple dye helps with precise application and is safe for plants, pets, and the environment when used as directed. Click Here For Information Sheet.