The Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act provides limited protection from slip and fall liability for owners and managers of residential properties, but not commercial premises. This lack of protection creates an obligation on commercial property owners to spot and correct slip and fall hazards like snow and ice accumulations as quickly as possible. Failure to correct the problem can …
How to Hire the Best Chicago Snow Removal Services in 2016
If the idea of hiring Chicago snow removal services for your business is new to you or you want to save some time, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a helpful checklist to prepare you to choose the right Chicago Snow Removal Services company and know what you’re getting. Step One: Read the Reviews on Snow Removal …
Chicago Snow Removal: Brancato Can Do It All!
It’s that time of year again. Time to think about snow, and snow removal, and how happy were you with your service last year. Business in Chicago and the Midwest doesn’t stop when snow flies, so you need to hire the best commercial snow removal company that will work with your business to ensure your clients and employees are safe …
What to Expect from a Reliable Snow Removal Contractor in Chicago
Since the winters have gotten worse each year in Chicagoland, it is important for your company to understand what to expect from a reliable snow removal contractor. We have come up with a list for you to use for this purpose when hiring a Chicago snow plow company. Sign a Contract. A detailed contract with the snow and ice management …
Why Brancato Snow Removal Offers Chicago Detailed Invoices
Have you ever had the experience of signing up for a service or ordering a product and then turning around to realize that what you wound up getting wasn’t what you agreed to pay for? It’s important to make sure your snow removal contract matches your invoices. Although American law makes it possible for customers to dispute services through the …
It’s Just Chicago Snow Removal, What Could Go Wrong?
If you live in Chicago, you are painfully familiar with show-stopping blizzards and massive amounts of snow removal. However, while focusing on the inconveniences of digging out from the winter storm, you may overlook the real dangers that can come with commercial snow and ice removal if not done correctly. Let’s look at a few things that could go wrong during the snow removal process, and …
Great Tips for Better Snow Management in Chicago
With Chicago having one of the largest snowfalls every winter, it is important to have an effective way to remove the snow from sidewalks and streets to maintain safety – especially if you are a business owner. It’s easy to get so busy that you overlook the intricacies of proper snow and ice management. However, it is a mandated law …
Brancato Presents: What to Look for in a Good Chicago Commercial Snow Contractor
If you’ve lived in Illinois for any period of time, you understand the need for effective snow removal during the winter months, especially for businesses. But how do you know what to look for in a good commercial snow removal contractor? Here are some of our tips: Make sure they’re insured. This is, perhaps, one of the most essential traits …
3 Snow Removal Risk Management Strategies for Chicago Businesses
On average, Chicago sees almost a month’s worth of days when it snows, with an accumulation of almost 37 inches a season. For a business, that’s a considerable amount of risk when it comes to snow and ice-related incidents. And though we have previously covered when and how businesses can be sued due to snow or ice, taking adequate steps …
5 Reasons To Sign A Contract With Your Chicago Snow Plow Service
Did you know the average annual snowfall for the Chicago area is slightly higher than 36 inches? Cold temperatures and the windchill also mean that ice is another common inconvenience Chicago residents and business owners have to deal with in the wintertime. Thankfully, there are professional snow plow contractors that work hard to keep streets, sidewalks and parking lots accessible …