5 Common Snow Removal Mistakes Homeowners Make
Snow removal is a necessary part of winter for homeowners, especially in places like Greater Boston, where heavy snowfalls can create a range of challenges. While many people tackle snow removal on their own, it’s easy to make mistakes that can lead to injuries, property damage, or inefficiency. Let’s take a look at five common snow removal mistakes and how hiring a professional service like Snowsurance can help you avoid them.
Waiting Too Long to Start Removing Snow
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting too long to start shoveling or clearing snow. When snow is left to sit, it can become compacted, icy, or harder to remove, leading to increased labor and the potential for dangerous conditions. By delaying, you’re also risking damage to your driveway or walkways.
How Professional Services Help:
At Snowsurance, we monitor weather forecasts and begin clearing snow as soon as it's safe to do so. Our timely service prevents snow buildup, making removal easier and safer, while also protecting your property from the damage that compacted snow and ice can cause.
Using the Wrong Tools
Many homeowners rely on a basic snow shovel, which can be inefficient and even harmful if used incorrectly. Shovels with improper ergonomics can lead to back strain and injuries, while using a plastic shovel on icy snow might not clear it properly.
How Professional Services Help:
Professional snow removal companies like Snowsurance use specialized equipment, such as snowblowers and plows, to clear snow quickly and effectively. This ensures that your property is properly cleared without the physical strain and effort of doing it yourself with inadequate tools.
Failing to Clear All Walkways and Driveways
It’s easy to focus on just clearing the main driveway and forget about sidewalks, walkways, and steps. However, leaving these areas unaddressed can create dangerous hazards for visitors or passersby, increasing the risk of slip-and-fall accidents.
How Professional Services Help:
A professional snow removal service makes sure that all key areas of your property are cleared, not just the driveway. At Snowsurance, we cover your driveway, sidewalks, walkways, and steps, ensuring that your entire property is safe and accessible.
Not Using Salt or Ice Melt
Many homeowners forget to use salt or ice melt after clearing the snow, which leaves the surface prone to ice formation. Icy patches are dangerous and can lead to accidents, making it essential to take care of both snow and ice removal.
How Professional Services Help:
At Snowsurance, we offer MeltMagician, our salting and ice-melting service, as an add-on to ensure that your cleared surfaces stay safe and ice-free. This extra layer of protection helps prevent ice from forming after the snow has been removed.
Not Planning for Future Storms
Inconsistent snow removal practices leave homeowners unprepared for future storms. If snow from one storm isn’t fully cleared, the accumulation can make subsequent snowfalls even harder to manage, leading to a snow and ice buildup that becomes difficult to remove.
How Professional Services Help:
With Snowsurance’s seasonal contracts, you don’t have to worry about planning for each storm. We automatically service your property after any storm with at least two inches of snow. This ensures that your property remains clear, storm after storm, without you having to worry about future accumulations.
Conclusion
Snow removal can be tricky, and small mistakes can lead to bigger problems. From waiting too long to start clearing snow to neglecting to use salt or ice melt, these common errors can be avoided with the help of professional snow removal services. At Snowsurance, we take the stress out of winter by providing reliable, comprehensive snow removal for your entire property, keeping you safe and your property clear all season long.
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