For the kids, winter is all about sledding and snow days. It’s not as much fun for grownups- not only do we have to shovel those drifts, but we also have to clear ice from every walking surface. Some use rock salt for this purpose while others use ice melter, but which is better? In […]
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We all know how winter weather unfolds in Ontario. Intense blizzards are followed by above-seasonal temperatures that melt those piles of snow. Then the deep freeze hits, and those puddles of water on your driveways and sidewalks turn into skating rinks. Icy walking services represent a major liability for your commercial building. As a property
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When you see snow falling outside your office window, you may initially be struck by its quiet beauty. If you manage a commercial property, however, your thoughts may soon switch to worry. What if the accumulation is supposed to be significant? Will your tenants, their guests, and other invitees have trouble getting in or out
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When you get a lot of snow (and in Ontario, it happens all the time!), clearing it away from your commercial property becomes equal parts labour and strategy. With piled snow weighing up to 12 pounds per square foot, advance mapping for extra snow piles can help you avoid accidental injury or vehicle damage. In
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November is around the corner, and we all know what that means- snow is a matter of weeks or even days away. If you own or manage a commercial property, hiring the right snow removal company before the whiteouts hit is mission-critical. However, there’s more to hiring a snow removal contractor than randomly picking a
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We all have snowstorm horror stories, but one of our clients had a particularly harrowing one to share. His sister rented a storage unit for a trailer she used for her business. Early one morning, after an overnight blizzard, she went to the facility to retrieve her trailer, only to find a massive snowdrift piled
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Snow Removal. Wintertime keeps property managers on their toes. All it can take is a few hours to turn clear lawns and walking surfaces into the type of winter wonderland no one wants to write a song about. While you can’t control the weather, it’s still your responsibility to respond to those day-long ice storms
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When Southwestern Ontario is slammed by its usual winter blizzards and city plows get to work, the snow piles can be pretty impressive. We may not struggle with 93-centimetre drifts like Newfoundland got last year but we definitely get our share. While these piles are fun for kids and a nuisance for parents waking up
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When kids (and their parents) see the white stuff start coming down, their first thought is “Snow day!” If you own or manage a commercial property, however, all you are likely seeing is a big job ahead of you. In Ontario, property managers are responsible for keeping their premises safe for tenants and the public.
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Looking for a way to ensure the safety of your customers and staff while on your business’ property this winter? Then look no further than Green Collar Landscaping’s commercial snow and ice removal maintenance program! Remove a Liability Risk with Commercial Snow Removal Services Keeping your business’ property clear of snow and ice is imperative
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