Tips for Starting a Snow Removal Business

Ontario has severe weather conditions throughout the winter months which keeps snow removal businesses busy. It is important to keep roads, parking lots and other commercial properties clean for people to commute and continue with their daily life. Landscapers, property management and lawn care companies have a lot of responsibilities when they take on snow removal operations. It requires planning, organizing, and working in harsh conditions to keep the community safe.

Here are some tips for starting a snow removal company:

1.       Use the right equipment: It is important to understand the intensity of your work to determine the right equipment for your business. For example, if you are servicing a plaza then you might need bigger equipment compared to a residential property.

2.       Create an Online Presence: Make a website for your snow removal company and improve your presence on social media. It is important to make your place on digital platforms to increase awareness and boost visibility.

3.       Track the weather: It is important to track the weather well in advance so that you are ready to service your customers when it snows.

4.       Stocking: You should stock salt for your business operation in advance so that you have adequate supply during weather events. This way, you can retain your customers and offer timely service.

5.       Quality: Make sure to only buy quality salt so that you get good results. Spreading salt can be a challenge if the quality is not good as more salt will be required to melt snow on a smaller surface.

6.       Insurance: You need to protect your business. Make sure to get your business and equipment insured.

Draglam Salt – Your trusted Salt Partner

Draglam Salt is Ontario’s leading independent supplier of bulk and bagged salt. We have locations throughout Ontario to keep your business going. Our Concord location is open 24/7 even in harsh weather conditions. We offer a variety of salt to choose from for your business and customer needs. We also offer the Draglam Salt Card to make operations convenient. It lets you avoid excessive wait time at the scale house and keep billing secure. You can access all our services online through the salt card. If you are looking to start your own snow removal business, don’t forget to stock up bulk salt from Draglam Salt!