Winter maintenance
Are you looking for private road gritting services in Aberdeen. Our winter maintenance service provides protection against ice and snow over the winter months.
Morning winter blasts can be dreary when you live in a region susceptible to snowfall; especially when you have a morning commute. Icy road conditions causes a sharp increase in the rate of accidents on the roads, leading to expensive repair costs and personal injury.
If you require road ice to be safely gritted, call us today. We offer gritting for car parks, retail areas & more all with live updates. Call Snow Clearing Aberdeen to speak to our winter gritting specialist. We are the leading company providing salt spreading in Aberdeenshire. Follow the link to see the areas that we cover.
As the property owner, you will be responsible for the safety of visitors and staff during winter conditions.
Winter maintenance
Gritters typically operate overnight to treat roads before temperatures drop below freezing. However, if snow is predicted to fall before 7 pm, gritters aim to be out earlier to ensure the roads are treated before the snow begins. This preemptive action is usually taken before the evening rush hour to minimise disruptions and ensure safer travel conditions for commuters.
In larger counties, decisions on when and where to deploy gritters may vary across different regions due to varying local weather conditions. This means that while one area may receive gritting services early in anticipation of snow or ice, another area might not need such immediate attention. This tailored approach helps to efficiently manage resources and ensure that all regions receive the necessary road treatment based on their specific weather forecasts.
Snow Clearing Aberdeen offer ice gritting services throughout Aberdeen, Dundee and Peterhead.
our winter services we provide
Snow Clearing Aberdeen offers an extensive range of winter maintenance services to meet your needs. Our expert team specialises in gritting and snow clearing to prevent ice buildup and enhance road and path safety. We assist both private and commercial clients, ensuring your property remains accessible and secure. Contact us today and we'll do all we can to help you stay safe this winter. We’re always ready to add new clients to our list.
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 winter maintenance, private gritting and snow removal for the following industries:
Private Shops
Industrial Estates
Service Yards
Retail Parks
Hotels
Car Parks
Supermarkets
Private Roads
Frequently asked questions keeping your business safe
This section shows you how we keep businesses safe with gritting and winter maintenance. We operate daily, seven days a week, including overnight services to handle varying weather conditions. No matter what your question or concern is about our winter maintenance, we assure you, we have all the answers.
This is one of the most commonly asked questions received by our team; the answer is no, salt cannot melt ice at any temperature. Rock salt is most effective at 8 degrees Celsius and over and starts becoming less effective when temperatures are below -5 degrees Celsius. Finally, safety is one of our primary concerns. With our experience in winter snowstorms, it's good to call on those who know. Even more so is having the right equipment to get the job done when needed, especially in emergencies.
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.
When the gritter is spreading salt on the ice over the road, it will not melt the snow automatically. De-icing is a chemical process which takes time; the salt will begin to work once it is distributed over the roads by the cars and other vehicles. Salt spreading is the beginning step followed by traffic "moving the salt" naturally. This also means that roads with light traffic may still be icy after being salted.
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.
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.
