Snow Removal and Gritting
We offer a proactive gritting and snow removal solution. We apply
our salt using 'high output push spreaders' which are manoeuvrable
for smaller areas - We also apply salt by hand to foot paths, driveways,
steps, emergency exits and other confined areas.
Our services are available 7 days a week during the winter season
- Prices from £15.00 for a driveway or small footpath. Call now
for a free on site assessment.
What deicing salt do we use?
We use high concentrate, non corrosive white de-icing salt. Unlike
the ordinary brown salt which contains insoluble impurities which
creates a muddy sludge that is tramped into offices and vehicles,
Our white salt leaves little or no residue on the ground.
How much salt do we use?
The HSE guidelines
are to spread approximately 10-15gms/m2 for precautionary salting
and 20-40gms/m2 during ice and snow conditions. However this amount
may differ as we evaluate each site on its individual needs.
The HSE recommend
that gritting should be carried out when frost, ice or snow is forecast
or when walkways are likely to be damp or wet and the floor temperatures
are at or below freezing. The best times to apply salt are early
in the evening before the frost settles.
Warning - Salt doesn’t work instantly, it needs sufficient time
to dissolve into the moisture on the floor. The presence of road
salt will not always guarantee an ice-free surface, so due care
and attention is always essential.