Why use Liquids?Liquids serve two purposes for us. We apply them during the day before a storm hits to treat sidewalks and we apply liquids directly onto sidewalks after we have plowed the snow as a replacement to putting rock salt down. The treated sidewalks can melt the first 1-2 cm of snow fall. This […]
We are so excited to introduce you to our 2020/2021 lineup of snow & ice removal vehicles! We cannot believe it has been 13 years since we began providing complete winter maintenance and landscaping services. Thank you to the Township of Woolwich for letting us use the St Jacobs Lions Hall for our photos. It was […]
Check out a few of our new company pictures. Left to right: Brad, Jake, Tim, Austin, Luke, Andrew, Justin, Sarah, Jallaina
Sidewalks and driveways that are covered in ice can become dangerous to anyone walking on them. Deicers and anti-icers are help to break up the ice or prevent it sticking to the surface below, making it easier to remove.Remember that de-icers and anti-icers are chemicals that can damage your driveway and should be used as […]
We had our new 2018 Kubota RTV out anti-icing municipal sidewalks, wheel chair ramps, and stairs in Kitchener before the snow came last week. We’re using a SnowEx VSS-1000 liquid sprayer which conveniently pops in and out of the back of the RTV in exchange for the salter. It also has a 50’ hose line […]
Everyone I talk to these days seems to be predicting a winter that is worst than last year, and here I am thinking that last winter was pretty long. We had an early start in November and we ended the season off with one of the largest ice storms in the middle of April. If […]
Last year our tractor operators were our key success in plowing over 96 acres of parking lots! We run newer model John Deere and Kubota tractors with MetalPless LiveEdge blades.As a Tractor Operator, you’re responsible for a designated route of sites for the season. Typical shifts are from 11 pm – 6:30 am. Preference will […]
In our last blog post we talked about why there is an anticipated salt shortage for this upcoming winter in Ontario.Here is what we are doing to prepare and keep our clients safe this winter. STOCKING PILING SALT We’re stock piling salt now to make sure that we have enough salt on hand in the event […]
Salt shortages are anticipated for the 2018/2019 winter season. What’s causing the salt shortage?1.) The 2017/2018 winter season was long with many ice events which depleted local salt inventory levels including a large ice storm in mid/late April. This resulted in the local mines starting out with less salt in their inventory levels than would […]
Are you looking for a commercial snow removal contractor for your business?Whether you’re considering Snow Tech or any other company as your commercial snow removal contractor there are a few standard questions that you should ask. 1.) How many years have you been in business?Ideally you would like a contractor with a minimum of 5+ […]
