Avoid Costly Commercial Problems: 3 Benefits to Hiring Professional Snow Removal Services
North American winters last a long time and often come with piles and
piles of snow. Though snowy landscapes can look nice around the
holidays, once late January, February, and March hit, snow can look
terrible on any kind of commercial property.
In addition to
snow causing aesthetic problems, there are some financial and even
health concerns that a lot of snow can cause. That’s why it’s important
to not only handle snow on your property but handle it professionally.
Luckily, there are companies out there that specialize in snow removal
services and can help ensure your property looks great and is safe.
Here
are a few reasons why your business should hire a commercial snow
removal company to take care of any and all unwanted heavy snow on your
property.
- Prevent injuries on your property — Approximately 1 million Americans sustain injuries due to slip and fall accidents each year, with the risk of injury increasing drastically during the winter months. It’s not just falls you have to worry about either. An average of 11,500 people in the U.S. are treated each year for injuries like heart attacks, broken bones, and other health issues obtained by shoveling snow. Whether it’s a customer who slips and falls on your snowy parking lot or an employee who was injured after spending a lot of energy shoveling snow, you will likely have to shell out a significant amount of money on legal and medical costs. In fact, according to a recent study, a workers compensation claim for snow-related injuries amount to an average of $48,000.
- Keep your property looking nice — A snow-covered parking lot might look nice early in the morning, but with tire tracks and constant foot traffic, a nice-looking snowy lot will quickly turn into a terrible looking pile of slush. Snow removal services can help rid your entire lot of this unwanted snow and help improve its overall appearance.
- Avoid auto accidents on your lot — Although snowy roads are much more dangerous, a snow-covered parking lot will often result in many auto accidents. When parking, customers and employees will likely lose control of their vehicles and end up crashing into other vehicles and structures. You will likely end up having to pay for these damages, as well, so it’s best to make sure your entire parking lot is snow free.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of working with professional snow removal services, give Sneller Snow Systems a call right away.