snow clearing services
Snow Clearing Aberdeen offer snow clearing services throughout Aberdeen, Dundee and Peterhead.
We are professional road gritting contractors offering salt spreading throughout Aberdeenshire. We are the leading supplier of rock salt for businesses and homes throughout north Scotland.
Snow Clearing Aberdeen offers complete snow-clearing services throughout Aberdeen, Dundee, and Peterhead. Our team of local specialists works diligently to ensure that your roads and paths are clear of snow. We provide reliable and efficient snow removal seven days a week, even overnight, to keep you safe and operational during harsh winter weather.
Salt Spreading with Snow Forecast
During snow forecasts, Snow Clearing Aberdeen provides prompt salt-spreading services to help prevent ice formation. Our team of experts dispatches quickly to ensure roads and pathways remain ice-free. Available overnight and seven days a week, we aim to keep the North of Scotland moving, whatever the weather.
Gritters will usually treat the roads overnight before the temperature dips below freezing. The only exception to this is if snow is forecast before 7 pm as the gritters will try and get out before the snow starts to fall. This will usually be done before the evening rush hour. If you live in a large county, you may find that different decisions are made for different regions as the weather conditions may differ.
We use high-quality salt to ensure maximum effectiveness, and our fleet of modern vehicles is equipped to handle all harsh weather conditions. Safety is our main priority, and our experienced staff members are trained to respond quickly and efficiently. Allow us to keep you safe on the roads during winter.
Snow Clearing Aberdeen can make sure that your business protects your staff from Icy conditions and Winter Weather
our winter services we provide
At Snow Clearing Aberdeen, we offer a variety of winter services to meet your needs. Whether it's snow clearing, salt spreading, or regular gritting, our team is here to help. We help both private and commercial clients and cover Aberdeen, Dundee, and Peterhead. Contact us anytime to discuss how we can ensure your paths and roads are safe throughout the winter months.
Frequently asked questions about Snow clearing
To help our clients better understand our snow-clearing services, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions. This section aims to provide clear and concise answers to common queries about our operations, service areas, and the benefits of keeping roads and paths free of ice and snow.
It is always highly recommended to grit before the snow falls. This helps prevent the build-up of icy surfaces and keeps pedestrians off slippery areas. Grit or salt should be spread in zones that are susceptible to frost or ice.
To ensure the effectiveness of gritting, it is essential to know the correct amount to spread based on the severity of the weather conditions. The amount of grit needed varies according to the type of frost or ice.
For light frost, a small amount of grit, approximately 15 grams per square metre, is sufficient. This helps to prevent thin layers of ice from forming, keeping the surface safe for pedestrians and vehicles.
In the case of heavy frost or ice, a higher quantity is required. Spreading around 25 grams per square metre provides better coverage and helps to melt the thicker ice layers, reducing the risk of accidents.
For severe ice or snow, the heaviest application is necessary. Using 35 grams of grit per square metre ensures that the thickest ice and snow are managed effectively, making the area safer for everyone. By adjusting the amount of grit according to these guidelines, you can maintain safer walking and driving conditions during winter weather.
Once the salt is spread, it can melt the snow effectively if it's less than 40mm deep, allowing for the traffic to do the rest. Our team typically ploughs fresh snow to 40mm in depth before spreading salt to work it in and melt to snow.
The decision about whether to grit the roads is made on a daily basis. It is the temperature of the road surface which determines the necessity for grit spreading. Gritting is generally carried out when road temperatures are less than 1 degrees Celsius, with ice being forecast.
Snow Clearing Aberdeen offers a private gritting service for your car park or private roads when the temperature makes it unsafe. Ask us about a scheduled de-icing service or a pay as you go package. We cover across Aberdeen and the surrounding areas to offer a reliable salt and grit spreading service.
Road Gritting North Scotland
Snow Clearing Aberdeen are professional road gritting contractors offering salt spreading throughout Aberdeenshire. We are the leading supplier of rock salt for businesses and homes throughout north Scotland.
Road gritting is essential to preserve safety of private roads and carparks during winter conditions. If Aberdeenshire experiences extreme weather then our road gritting services offer a solution to slippery road conditions.
We offer private gritting and snow removal for the following industries:
Private Shops
Industrial Estates
Service Yards
Retail Parks
Hotels
Car Parks
Supermarkets
Private Roads
our decision making process
At our company, we make careful decisions to ensure effective gritting and snow clearing. We closely monitor weather forecasts and road surface temperatures in your area. When temperatures drop below zero, we promptly spread grit and salt to keep roads safe.
Weather Predicting
Using an elaborate weather forecast, we monitor road surface temperatures closely in your area. If this falls below zero, then we will arrange to spread grit and salt.
All Basis Covered
Fitted on our gritters are PDAs and GPS trackers which provide us with a timestamp and date while on site.
Information concerning the site's access, weather and ground conditions are recorded upon arrival; if any area is not gritted (for instance, parked vehicles in the way), data is also recorded.
Constant Communication
In the afternoon, generally around 4PM, we send an email notifying you that gritting will be carried out that night. Snow clearing is usually done early in the morning before your indicated time and overnight.
Evidence Provided
Upon the completion of the job, a completed job card is instantly sent to your e-mail.
This information is crucial since it is evidence that the gritting timings and treatments were done if a trip, slip, or an accident takes place. A photo of the site will also be provided.