If you’re like most Chicago businesses, when you think about hiring a snow plow company, you think about just that – snow plowing. But consider how much snow we really get in Chicagoland… Depending on the source, we get about 36-39 inches of snow every winter. Now combine that with our average high temperature of about 33 degrees with an …
7 Best Snow Removal Practices: Chicago IL
The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) held a symposium in Schaumburg, Illinois this summer not far from our location in Chicago, IL – so of course we attended! Among the topics covered was a checklist of “Best Practices” for snow removal companies. The checklist was designed to help companies who desire to operate a professional, quality business but it’s …
Services You Should Expect from the Best Commercial Snow Removal Contractor
We’re just getting into the hottest days of summer. The barbecues are going, the pool water feels just right, and snow is nowhere in your mind. Who wants to think about snow when the weather is so warm? Here’s the thing, winter is just around the corner. The hands of time stop for no one, no matter how perfect their …
Preparing Your Chicago Business for Winter Weather and Emergency Snow Removal
In the winter, the weather in Chicago is trying at best. At worst, it is downright nasty. As a business owner, you know that Chicago area winter weather is more than just an inconvenience – it is a direct threat to your business’ productivity. In order to mitigate this threat, it is important to have a plan. Here are some …
4 Red Flags That Should Deter You From Hiring The Wrong Chicago Snow Contractor
When choosing a commercial snow contractor in Chicago, you can’t be too careful. Too much is at stake. That’s why you need to make sure they don’t set off one of these serious red flags. If they qualify for any of these problems, be on high alert: they may not be the choice for you. 1. No Mailing Address Any …
Cost for Chicago Snow Removal: Average Pricing for Commercial Snow Plow Services
Chicago snow removal is a big job. In a place like Chicagoland, where the snow tends to stick around all winter, it is extra important to deal with snow as it arrives. So what does Chicago snow removal cost? According to promatcher.com, the average price for Chicago area commercial snow plowing and ice control is $159.17 per hour. The ranges …
4 Tips to Estimate Your Commercial Snow Plowing Budget
If you are sitting down and trying to figure out how to estimate your commercial snow plowing budget, you have your work cut out for you. The biggest challenge you face is the fact that you simply don’t know how much snow will fall in Chicago during the winter months.The good news is that although the process isn’t easy, with …
Chicago Winter Risk Management: Things to Look for When Hiring a Snow and Ice Removal Service
By now you know the importance of hiring a snow and ice removal service for your business in preparation for a brutal Chicago winter. While having a reliable snow and ice removal service mitigates much of the legal risk to your business, it may not completely protect you from litigation. In order to fully protect your business, consider the following …
Common Mistakes Made When Hiring a Snow Plow Company in Chicago
Most people know that Chicago winters are getting worse-in the last four years, Chicago has experienced 2 of the worst blizzards in the history of the City. In order to prepare your business for severe winter storms, you need to hire a commercial snow removal company that is truly reliable and responsive. Hiring a commercial snow removal company isn’t as …
Questions to Ask a Chicago Commercial Snow Contractor Before Hiring Them
Chicago winters are pretty harsh, which prompts many people to stay indoors instead of patronizing local businesses. Instead of grimacing and pulling your hair out over the change in revenue, you should make sure that your storefront is inviting and safe from snow and ice for anyone who chooses to venture in. The more accessible your business looks, the more …