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.
The National Weather Service calls winter storms "deceptive killers" because most injuries and fatalities occur after the actual event. Even in Chicago, many people are fooled by the dangers winter weather poses, particularly because tornadoes, hurricanes and extreme heat cause the bulk of weather-related injuries and fatalities. Statistics for 2014 show, however, that deaths attributed to extreme cold totaled 43, …
Since the winters have gotten worse each year in Chicagoland, it is important for your company to understand what to expect from a reliable snow removal contractor. We have come up with a list for you to use for this purpose when hiring a Chicago snow plow company. Sign a Contract. A detailed contract with the snow and ice management …
Have you ever had the experience of signing up for a service or ordering a product and then turning around to realize that what you wound up getting wasn’t what you agreed to pay for? It’s important to make sure your snow removal contract matches your invoices. Although American law makes it possible for customers to dispute services through the …
If you live in Chicago, you are painfully familiar with show-stopping blizzards and massive amounts of snow removal. However, while focusing on the inconveniences of digging out from the winter storm, you may overlook the real dangers that can come with commercial snow and ice removal if not done correctly. Let’s look at a few things that could go wrong during the snow removal process, and …
With Chicago having one of the largest snowfalls every winter, it is important to have an effective way to remove the snow from sidewalks and streets to maintain safety – especially if you are a business owner. It’s easy to get so busy that you overlook the intricacies of proper snow and ice management. However, it is a mandated law …
Even though the general public will often refer to ʺputting some salt downʺ for getting rid of ice, professionals actually make use of several chemical options for snow and ice management. This allows management to be tailored to meet specific concerns like safety to pets, avoiding plant damage, and unwanted spread of compounds. It also allows Chicago snow and ice …
If you’ve lived in Illinois for any period of time, you understand the need for effective snow removal during the winter months, especially for businesses. But how do you know what to look for in a good commercial snow removal contractor? Here are some of our tips: Make sure they’re insured. This is, perhaps, one of the most essential traits …
On average, Chicago sees almost a month’s worth of days when it snows, with an accumulation of almost 37 inches a season. For a business, that’s a considerable amount of risk when it comes to snow and ice-related incidents. And though we have previously covered when and how businesses can be sued due to snow or ice, taking adequate steps …
At Brancato Snow & Ice Management, we think and write a lot about Chicago weather. So it got me thinking… Why is Chicago called the "Windy City?" Is it because of the gusty Lake Michigan winds that cause the snow drifts we are familiar with snow plowing in the winter? Or is it something else? After doing some digging, it …
Did you know the average annual snowfall for the Chicago area is slightly higher than 36 inches? Cold temperatures and the windchill also mean that ice is another common inconvenience Chicago residents and business owners have to deal with in the wintertime. Thankfully, there are professional snow plow contractors that work hard to keep streets, sidewalks and parking lots accessible …
