A property owner appreciates fast, efficient and professional service. This is why a commercial snow removal company is important because they help you do away with delays brought about by snow. Not only that, snow build-up is the cause of traffic buildup, roadside accidents, and property damage. Slip and fall accidents are the greatest during snow season. With such awareness, it is important to hire reputable snow removing company so as to get exceptional service. This is because a sloppy company will cost you more than just a slippery sidewalk.
General Knowledge
There is plenty of general information on the web on what you should look out for. You have to ensure that the snow removal company has the right papers, they should offer a variety of services, they should attend to your custom needs and yes they should be professional but even with all this information, people still seem not to be able to get what they need. Services offered are still unsatisfactory. So what could be the issue? The devil is in the details of the contract. Hence the four things you should look out for in a snow removing company’s service contract.
What should a Snow Removing Contract Contain
Insurance
It might seem that insurance does not have an impact on the quality of work that you will get but it should be the very initial thing that is checked. Insurance is vital just In case there is damage during snow removal and accidents often occur. This is because snow removal involves the use of large vehicles,sharp equipment and hazardous terrains. When an accident occurs, you need to be sure that the damage will be paid for. You should ask the contractor to show you their insurance policy. Legitimate companies have no problem producing documentation and it should come with liability coverage and Workman’s compensation. You should also check the list of accredited Snow contractors in your area. There are even companies that have gone to the extent of having tracking services so that everything in terms of employee and equipment location is easily verified.
Scope of service
Every company has a unique scope of service that they adhere to. Even though they might not be the same, they have the following services in common and knowing them ensures that you do not pay through the nose for a common service.
General services
- Full facility clearage. Find out what areas do they clear. Do they clear pathways, sidewalks and parking lots? Are entrances included?
- Full removal. Do they clear everywhere or do they mean full removal of a single area?
- Location materials. What deicers do they use for different surfaces? This is an important inquiry because surfaces are different and could be sensitive. You should also watch out for the plant and animal life nearby. Ensure the contractor uses environmental friendly deicers.
Time
Timing is of the essence because a thoroughly done snow removal followed by heavy snowfall is not enough. Proper response time is between two to three hours because you need your business to be up and running as usual. Any time longer than the hours mentioned above and you can take that as a sign of disappointing company.
Communication
Is the snow removal company communicating well with you? Are they friendly and helpful? How long do they take to get back to you with assistance that works? If getting in touch with them is a problem then you can be assured of problems on the ground when you hire them.
These four tips should point you in the right direction.