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 simple as it sounds, however: many business owners don’t consider these common mistakes made when hiring a snow plow company in Chicago.
Not checking for insurance
Some snow plow companies don’t have proper insurance, which means that you could be responsible for any falls or accidents that occur on your business’ property. In order to lower the risk of a lawsuit, make sure that your snow plow company has proper insurance.
Not checking references
Even a small patch of ice or snow can spell disaster for your business. This means that a snow plow company needs to be thorough and precise in order to eliminate all ice and snow. In order to ensure that your snow plow company is up to the task of removing snow and ice from your property, ask them to provide names of other customers. Contacting these businesses and finding out how they feel about a snow plow company’s quality of service ensures that you hire the best possible snow removal company.
Not getting a contract
Even the smallest snow plow job should be documented in a contract. This not only specifies what you expect from a snow plow company, it also lowers your risk of litigation.
Not checking your snow plows company’s license
In order to legally run a snow plow business, a company needs to be licensed. The way the courts see it, making sure you hire a reputable company is your responsibility-meaning that if you hire an unlicensed company you are liable damages.
For more information about how to avoid mistakes when hiring a snow plow company in Chicago, contact us.
Sources:
http://www.bbb.org/connecticut/news-events/news-releases/2015/03/bbb-urges-consumers-to-be-extremely-careful-when-hiring-for-snow-and-ice-removal/