Every year in the Pacific Northwest, below-freezing temperatures make for perfect conditions for snow and ice buildup. These hazardous conditions make it difficult to move from place to place via vehicle or on foot. 

Parking lots are notorious for being icy and difficult to walk on. Slips and falls are common injuries caused by ice. It should not be taken lightly. According to the CDC, one million Americans are injured every year from falling on ice and snow. About 17,000 of these people die from these injuries. So, safety during these times is of the utmost importance and is essential.  

Here are some top reasons to hire a snow and ice removal company before winter arrives: 

Planning 

Figuring out what your needs are and communicating those needs to winter service companies take time. You may realize last-minute that you need an entire layout of sidewalks de-iced when that could have been determined beforehand. Without knowing just how much land a snow and ice removal company may need to prepare for, they may not be prepared to take on all the extra work that comes their way. Companies only have so many workers and supplies and they could run out of resources at any time. 

You May Not Know What You Need 

MSNW provides consulting and assessment of needs if you are not sure where the problem areas will be. It is much easier to discuss the prevention of ice by talking about it before it is already icy. You may not be prepared for icicles to form or for snow to fall and we may be able to recognize a potential problem before you think of it yourself. 

Cost 

Emergency services mean an extra cost, right? Not in every case. If you hire a company earlier in the year, they may offer emergency services in their winter service packages. However, if you call on a company last-minute, prices might be more than you would have wanted to pay. 

Here Are Some Top Benefits to Hiring a Professional Company: 

Prevents Accidents That Can Cause Injuries and Even Death 

This is a no-brainer. You do not want to be responsible for multiple injuries that occur on your property.  

Convenience 

Snow is unpredictable and knowing that you have a team to call on when needs arise can be a game-changer to getting the problems resolved quickly with minimal delay. 

Pre-treatment 

MSNW treats properties before the first snow. This way you can prevent ice from forming in the first place and you have less to worry about when conditions are prime for ice. 

Even though conditions are subpar as winter hits, people still need to get to work, pick up groceries, attend their doctor’s appointments and go to their schools and so it is essential to address problems as they arise. The first snow always seems to come out of nowhere even though the weather has been steadily getting colder over the course of several months. This is one of the main reasons MSNW offers 24/7 emergency services to our winter services clients. We believe businesses should be able to run smoothly without fear that customers will not make it through the doors without slipping on a patch of ice or getting stuck in a heaving mound of snow. So, we will work through the night to ensure your facility needs are met. 

Below are the services we offer: 

Plowing 

Truck-mounted liquid de-icing 

Granular de-icing 

Shoveling  

Monitoring 

Sometimes the warm days are dangerous too. Especially if the snow has a chance to melt and then freeze again. Just because there has not been a full-blown winter storm does not mean ice will be nonexistent too. You do not want to be underprepared for winter conditions or operating without a snow team at the ready to help manage the snow and ice.  

MSNW has been honored with many snow awards throughout the years from The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) for being a top-of-the-line snow and ice removal company. In addition, we have been recognized for many years in ASCA’s Snow Magazine Top 100 Snow Contractor Companies List for being a top-performing snow and ice removal company. We gain more experience each year, and we use the newly gained knowledge to achieve better snow and ice removal results every time we head out into the snow. 

Professionals have the experience to know what your property needs are before snow and ice hit, and they want to do their best to service your company. The more time they are given to plan and prepare for all the properties they will manage snow for, the better services each of those companies with receive.