Read the Brancato Snow Plow Blog to learn about snow removal tips, winter preparation, how to hire a contractor, snow removal equipment, & fun snow facts.
As we venture into 2016, most of us will make New Year’s resolutions. According to recent statistics, 45% of Americans generally make such resolutions. Unsurprisingly, the number one resolution is to lose weight. Although secondary resolutions include getting organized and living life to the fullest, our attention was caught by the first one. Believe it or not, losing weight and …
As you know, Brancato Snow & Ice Management is one of leading snow removal services in Chicago, handling all manner of snow and ice-related tasks for our commercial clients, from plowing to hauling to snow removal and snow melting on site. We’re not a one-size-fits-all, company, however. We believe that each job requires its own specialized tactic and specific snow …
Now that Winter Storm Bella has subverted the popular mild-winter narrative, Chicagoland residents have finally begun taking their winter preparations seriously. They’re not the only ones. The Metra has also been upgraded for winter. In efforts to prevent weather-related delays, the transportation system has replaced outdated doors on thirty-five of its cars and added two dozen switch heaters and switch …
The Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act provides limited protection from slip and fall liability for owners and managers of residential properties, but not commercial premises. This lack of protection creates an obligation on commercial property owners to spot and correct slip and fall hazards like snow and ice accumulations as quickly as possible. Failure to correct the problem can …
The wonderful thing about commercial snow plows is that they can effectively clear great quantities of snow from roads, parking lots, and other vast spaces without exerting a great amount of manpower. Snow removal in Chicago IL is something we take seriously at Brancato, but it’s it’s fun to check out some of the best snow plow fail videos from …
Driving on snow or ice is a treacherous activity some of us in Chicago and other parts of the country cannot avoid. The US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Department reported a 10 year average from 2002-2012 of over 200,000 accidents whose root cause was winter precipitation. These weather related accidents make up 17% of all accidents. So we wanted …
According to all Chicago forecasts – winter is here! If you are driving in Chicago tonight or tomorrow, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be doing it in this season’s first real snow fall. So there’s no better time than right now to brush up on tips for driving safely in the snow so you can enjoy an uneventful ride …
If the idea of hiring Chicago snow removal services for your business is new to you or you want to save some time, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a helpful checklist to prepare you to choose the right Chicago Snow Removal Services company and know what you’re getting. Step One: Read the Reviews on Snow Removal …
So why is a Chicago Snow Plow company writing a blog post about the health advantages of winter? Frankly, we love winter and snowing weather, and we’re tired of it getting a bad rap. So many people talk about winter as being bad for your health. They say there’s flu and colds and all sorts of ailments like arthritis that …
Although many businesses consider Chicago snow removal services well in advance, they must also learn to take ice management just as seriously. According to Ice Road Safety statistics, Illinois averages 15 deaths per year due to icy roads. Icicles kill 15 people per year nationwide, and countless men and women inadvertently injure themselves when they slip and fall on an …
