Snow Clearing and Gritting in NEwcastle
Now that it’s getting colder, Newcastle-Under-Lyme are preparing for snow! At Blue Iris Landscapes we offer snow clearing and gritting in Newcastle for both commercial properties and residential areas.
Health and Safety:
HSE can prosecute or close down a company if they have not taken the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of slips and falls on their premises in winter weather conditions. Our snow clearance and gritting services help you to reduce claims against your business due to slips and falls in the snow or ice.
Gritting in NEwcastle Under Lyme:
The most common method used to de-ice is gritting. This is relatively cheap and fast to apply than other methods as it is easy to spread. Rock salt (plain & treated) is the most commonly used ‘grit’. It is the substance used on public roads by highways authorities.
Salt can stop ice forming and cause existing ice or snow to melt however this takes far longer in pedestrian areas than on roads as for the reaction to happen it needs to be broken down.
Gritting should be carried out when frost, ice, or snow is forecast or when walkways are likely to be damp or wet and the floor temperatures are at, or below freezing. The best times are early in the evening before the frost settles and/or early in the morning before employees arrive. Salt doesn’t work instantly; it needs sufficient time to dissolve into the moisture on the floor.
(Information from HSE Website)
Book your gritting in Newcastle
As well as gritting we clear snow to make car parks or drives accessible to ensure the continuity of your business. We often carry out our gritting services in Newcastle during the evening. This ensures your premises is safe by the morning (however this can be altered to suit individual business requirements). Our snow gritting services start from just £100, this is based on 10p per m2.
Also, there is no need to call us, we will automatically grit your premises if the temperature drops below 2° C or if snow has been forecast. This helps to ensure your premises is safe for employees, suppliers and clients. To enquire about gritting in Newcastle, please fill out our contact form, or alternatively call us on 01782 396168 to arrange a free quote for the gritting of your grounds.
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