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.

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

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!

Are you experiencing any of the above challenges at your site?

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