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Why is Manual Snow Removal Risky?

  September 25, 2023


Winters bring irresistible snowy beauty, but it can become a nightmare for homeowners! Manual snow removal is very time-consuming, but it can be pretty dangerous, too. It is quite a common sight that homeowners try to clear the snow themselves to save money and manually try to remove the snow resulting in unfortunate muscle strains, injuries from falls, and other inevitable situations. These risks associated with accumulated snow clearing can become more prominent for senior citizens and people with poor physical health. This blog post will explore why opting for a professional snow removal and salting service could be a smart choice.

The Hidden Risks of Manual Snow Removal 

Shovelling heavy snow requires a herculean physical effort. The strain can be even more if the person is not using proper snow removal equipment or is in compromisable physical health. It may increase the chances of homeowners and neighbours accidentally falling and slipping. When people without proper training undergo snow removal attempts, they can cause unintentional property harm, too. They can accidentally damage their driveways, landscaping, and even walkways. Sometimes, the cost of getting these repaired surpasses that of professional snow removal and salting services. Improperly using snow-melting materials and chemicals can damage surfaces such as concrete blacktops and cause more money to be spent in rectifying the damage not to mention damaging the nearby vegetation. Piled mountains of snow on or around your property can not just be hard to remove after the snow has completely stopped falling, but it can also damage the ground underneath it as it sits to slowly melt.

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Snow Removal Service      

While hiring a professional snow removal and salting service, you will be assured of a quick response and prompt turnaround time. Professionals ensure you are clear of snow and that the property is safe despite the extreme cold. Professional snow removal and salting services remove the snow and ensure preventive measures are taken to minimize ice formation and ensure pathways remain safe and accessible. Professional snow removal and salting service providers know their work well. At Dhillon Bros Paving, we are equipped with the proper tools and equipment to ensure a cleared job well done and free of any snow. Our staff are appropriately trained for safe snow removal and will safely and effectively clear out any snow without any damage to your property or disrupting your schedule.

 
Don’t let winter blues let you down. Refrain from burdening yourself with manual snow removal and hire the professionals at Dhillon Bros Paving for all your snow removal and salting needs for your residential or commercial property anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Give us a call today and have our team of professional snow removers get the job done for you!

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