The summer sunshine is sure to make you forget the frigid winter months, but snow and ice are always just around the corner. So how can you get a head start on next year’s winter plan? Create a Custom Snow Response Plan!

Step One – Determine your needs for snow plowing and snow removal.

  • What are your hours of operations?
  • What level of response or service do you need?
  • What do you have budgeted for winter management?

Step Two – Don’t wait until the Fall.

By talking to a certified snow contractor during the summer you receive several benefits.

  • Time to process, evaluate, and develop a plan to meet your needs and budget.
  • Preparation always serves you better than reaction.
  • Lower costs can be negotiated earlier in the sales cycle.

Step Three – Request a Free Property Evaluation

Your Sauers rep will:

  • Take time to listen to you explain your snow removal needs.
  • Evaluate your property needs and create a plan for winter.
  • Help you make educated choices regarding level of service and pricing structures.

Putting off creating a snow response plan until fall will mean higher costs for last-minute snow management plans and will bring uncertainty for you and your employees. By creating a custom snow response plan early (spring or summer) you gain peace of mind, at the best price, knowing that you won’t leave your employees, residents, patrons, or patients stranded when the first storm hits. 

Contact us today for a free assessment of your snow maintenance needs.

“The devil’s in the details.” Too often we have conversations with property owners and managers who tell us how their snow service expectations didn’t match the reality of the services they received. Don’t let this happen to you!

There are lots of reasons that the expectation might be different from the reality. However, if you take the time to fully prepare, you will experience a better outcome this winter.

Sometimes, the original RFP process didn’t dig deep enough to reveal the details of what’s expected. After 20 years in the snow industry, one thing we know to be true: The more thought and detail you provide upfront, the less you will stress when it snows.

What details to discuss? Here are just a few:

  • What are the priority areas to be serviced?
  • When are your shift changes or delivery times?
  • When do you expect servicing to begin? First Flake? One inch? Two inches?
  • Do you expect any ani-icing services before snow and ice events?
  • What level of service do you expect: low, moderate, or high level of service? What does each level mean to you?
  • What is an acceptable accumulation of snow during an ongoing event? During a blizzard?
  • Where can and can’t the snow be piled? Will you need parking stalls cleared?
  • Does the snow need to be “stacked” off the pavement?
  • Under heavy snow accumulation, do you need snow relocation or removal?

You should have confidence that your snow professional will understand your expectations.  This is the benefit of working with a company, like Sauers.  We focus on snow and give 100% for our craft and our clients. This attention to detail is how we take the worry out of winter. If you want to experience this kind of service, contact us today.

Pressure washing your concrete surfaces removes years of built-up organic matter, dirt, and grime. Keeping your concrete areas clean will keep them looking attractive and extend their life.

Your walkways and hard outdoor spaces are constantly utilized, making it impossible to keep dirt and other contaminants off. Still, pressure washing rescues the surface by cleaning and brightening old concrete and protecting the vehicles and foot traffic that utilize your space. Pressure washing services prevent harmful growths such as mold, mildew, algae, and moss.

These growths are known to eat away at surfaces, resulting in safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. In addition to wreaking havoc on the surface, contaminants can also affect a person’s health. Pressure washing removes mildew and moss growth and lessens the chances for regrowth, protecting not just your surfaces but your health too.

CONCRETE CLEANING

As durable as concrete may be, it doesn’t mean it never gets dirty. When it comes to concrete going up against mother nature, it can become filled with dirt, mold, algae; plant stains, tire marks, oil and liquids, and rust. Concrete pad cleaning provides a longer-lasting finish to ensure longer-lasting concrete. Pressure washing solves issues with cracking, pitting, and deterioration from surface abrasions, increasing your property value and preventing costly repairs.

THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF PRESSURE WASHING

Curb appeal is not just for homes anymore. Businesses require as much maintenance and upkeep for the exteriors as the interiors, if not more. Pressure washing removes dirt, grime, pollution, bird droppings, insects, mold, mildew, and bacteria from your building’s exterior, leaving you with a bright and welcoming space for customers.

WALKWAY CLEANING

The constant use of your sidewalks and walkways leads to damage, dirt, and other unattractive stains. Sidewalk cleaning provides deep cleaning and penetration into your sidewalk thereby cleaning environmental build-ups that have accumulated.

Over time bird droppings, food stains, mildew, and a slew of other grime can build up on your sidewalks. Substances like mildew can take hold of your porous sidewalk surface. Left untreated your walkways become slippery and slimy increasing the risk for accidents. Dirty sidewalks also take away from the beauty surrounding your property.

In conclusion, it’s critical to keep your outdoor spaces clean and safe and Sauers is here to help. To learn more about our newest line of services, including pressure washing, landscaping, and lot repair, reach out today!

When you manage a commercial property, the biggest winter responsibility is making sure the grounds are safe for employees and customers using the space. Hiring a reliable snow removal company that fits your needs is paramount to running a successful property.

Here are three things to look for when hiring a snow removal company –

ISO SN9001 Snow Contractor Certification

Every company will tell you that they are the best, so make sure that they meet industry standards and are International Standards Organization (ISO) certified. If the company is a good as they claim, then they should be annually examined by a third party and held to the most current industry standards. ISO developed the SN 9001 Quality Management System for the professional snow and ice management industry.

Services

You want a company who provides a wide array of services. Everything from equipment available, to size of crews, to how they work to minimize their environmental impact. Then, as your needs change, you’ll be able to stick with a company that you know and trust.

Safety

The snow removal company you choose should be safety conscious on every level. Your snow contractor must get the job done correctly and on time. A lackluster job can cause accidents which can potentially injure your patrons. Choose a snow removal company that gets the job done right.

Sauers Snow & Ice has the services, the safety track record, and the ISO SN9001 certification making them an industry leader. If you’re looking for a snow contractor who checks all three boxes, then be sure to contact Sauers

Regular sweeping of your commercial property is just smart business.

Not only does a clean parking lot add curb appeal, it also signals to visitors that you take pride in your space and work hard to maintain a welcoming atmosphere. Our professional team at Sauers Snow & Ice Management provides commercial parking lot sweeping services that exceed expectations, attract visitors, and save you money in the long term through your investment in your parking lot maintenance.

Lot Sweeping

Lot Sweeping Increases Customer Satisfaction

While it may be taken for granted, your parking lot is often the first impression your customers will have about your business. Providing visitors with a clean environment is an easy way to show that you value your business, your property, and your customers. Plus, keeping public spaces clean and well-maintained encourages others to also treat your site with respect. Customers are less likely to litter in an area that is well-kept, with easy and safe access to trash receptacles.

Clean Spaces Add Property Value

Anything that increases your business income will additionally increase your property value. Customers pay attention to where they are spending their money, and are more prone to frequent businesses that provide a clean, safe, and approachable environment. By keeping up with your parking lot maintenance, you are offering the best to your customers and helping to increase the success of your business. 

All in all, it’s a critical business practice to think about your exterior maintenance as much as you consider your interiors. To learn more about our services, reach out to Zach at Sauers. We’d love to hear more about your needs and help you determine the best plan for your business.

With such a mild winter behind us, you likely have a surplus in your exterior maintenance budget. Sauers suggests that you use that to prepare now so that your spaces are safe and welcoming and ready for next winter. If your parking lot is marred by cracks, divots, and potholes, you should consider resealing, resurfacing, or repaving to discourage any further deterioration.

But what is the best choice for you?

There are several factors to consider when giving your parking lot a makeover. It’s important to inspect any damage, consider your budget, identify safety concerns, and understand the differences between ‘resealing’, ‘resurfacing’ and ‘repaving’.

Resealing Resurfacing Repaving

Quick Overview

  • Resealing: Adding a new layer of seal coat over existing lot repairs.
  • Resurfacing: Adding a new layer of asphalt atop the old lot, followed by resealing.
  • Repaving: Removing the old pavement/asphalt and adding a whole new asphalt layer, followed by sealcoating.

RESEALING

Resealing asphalt is the most cost-effective method of beautifying and updating your parking lot. However, success will depend on the condition of the lot’s surface. The resealing process starts with professional repair of minor issues like filling potholes and smoothing uneven surfaces. However, if your lot is riddled with significant cracks, holes, or compressions, simply resealing might not work. Just like slapping on a layer of paint on a damaged wall, this method can highlight underlying cracks, rather than hiding them.

RESURFACING

Again, this process starts with professional repair of major and minor issues, ensuring a level surface. Once the parking lot is level and all areas requiring pre-treatment have fully cured, the team lays a new thin layer of asphalt to assure a complete, uniform surface. Then, a large heavy roller assures that the surface is flat, level, and compact, yielding a fresh asphalt finish. This leads to the best possible outcome when followed with professional sealcoating and expert line-stripping.

REPAVING

When your surface is severely damaged, repaving may be your only option. Repaving starts with a total demolition of the old asphalt. Then, the subsurface is prepared to assure the foundation is strong, level, and compact. The goal is to minimize future cracks and water build-ups which are a leading cause of potholes. When facing cost-prohibitive prep work to level a surface or fill cracks or fix significant damage to the subsurface, repaving is a long-lasting solution to your parking lot problems.

Clearly, each of these options have pros and cons. Sauers can help you determine which option would be best for you. Contact us now to schedule a free evaluation of your site.

So what does a snow removal company do when winter ends or when it doesn’t snow? We look to provide new services for our clients!

Even more importantly, what should commercial properties do when winter ends? You look for everything you need to do to prepare for next winter!

Sauers Snow is excited to announce that we are now your one-stop shop for your year-round exterior needs.

If you own or perform facilities maintenance on a commercial building, your building maintenance checklist is most likely one of your most important documents. Along with all of the interior services, like lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and safety features, you’ll also need to give some thought to the exterior of the building, like the parking lot, walkways, trash and dumpster areas, and landscaping.

Focusing on preventative maintenance, you can lower your overall maintenance costs, improve the scheduling of preventative maintenance activities, and be more prepared for maintenance work with the right supplies, parts, and labor. Fortunately, Sauers is here to help because spring and summer maintenance reduces your winter risk.

We have added an entire line of services, focused on building exteriors including parking lot and concrete maintenance, power washing and glass, landscape management, and overall curb appeal. All of these services guarantee that your property will be as safe, prepared, and beautiful as possible.

Let Sauers help you take control of your exteriors and give your property the attention it deserves. Complete our Contact Us form and we’ll be in touch to schedule a free property assessment.

Reach out today and we’ll be in touch to set up a free property assessment to determine the landscape maintenance services your property needs. https://sauersinc.com

At Sauers Snow and Ice Management we provide two ice management options: Anti-icing and Deicing. Do you know the difference between the two?

Deicing is the application of deicing products to surfaces to melt existing snow and ice after an event.

Anti-icing is the application of products to surfaces like parking lots before a storm. Anti-icing helps prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. You’ll often find department of transportation crews spraying brine solution along major highways. This is the same process; however, rather than for major roadways, it’s performed on your property.

Anti-icing is a lot like spraying a non-stick cooking spray on a frying pan. The spray prevents food from sticking to the bottom of your pan, creating an easier-to-clean pan. When we use anti-icing treatments on your parking lot, we are really preventing snow and ice from sticking to the pavement. This makes it a lot easier to clean up after a winter storm. Do you enjoy scraping burned-on food at the bottom of your pan? How about scraping ice off your sidewalks? It’s the same concept. Use anti-icing treatments to prevent hard work after a winter storm.

There are lots of reasons to choose between Anti-icing and Deicing. So while you’re looking at your winter property management plans, we hope this helps you.

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Let’s Talk Snow.

When we talk to Commercial Property Managers, we typically hear the following challenges...

  • Frustrated trying to budget/forecast snow removal expenses
  • Disappointed by poor service from their current snow contractor
  • Worried about the chaos that snow causes in their day—every time it snows
  • Sometimes all 3!

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