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 …
Tools and New Weather Apps for Monitoring Winter Storms in Chicago
When it comes to monitoring winter storms in Chicago, you can’t be too careful. There are times when it’s safe to wait a storm out and times when you need to get to get off the streets and huddle around a fireplace with a cup of joe. Looking for tools and tips for monitoring winter storms in Chicago? You’ve come …
Politics of Snow Removal: The Debate Over Salt and the Environment
Did you know that even SNOW REMOVAL is involved in politics these days? Sometimes it is surprising the topics that get caught up in political debates… and this time it isn’t even because of something Donald Trump said! Weather has become increasingly linked to politics with concerns about climate change and our impact on it around the world. One area …
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 …
A Winter-Preparation Checklist for Chicago Businesses
You don’t need us to tell you that winter is a harsh, brutal experience for the Midwest – and Chicago is no different. Are you ready to deal with Chicago snow and ice while running your business? You better be: being unprepared can be costly and even dangerous. If you aren’t sure where to begin, use this handy home checklist …
Some Interesting and Fun Facts About Chicago Winters That Will Blow Your Mind
During the winter of 2010 one of our friends in a local band was surprised to find that the lock to the band’s trailer which held their instruments had frozen shut. The friend said his band had been playing music together for over a decade and had never seen anything like it, even at their winter show the next week …