Snow Removal

Once winter has arrived, it may take a storm or two to realize the benefits of hiring someone for professional snow removal, but that’s not the best time to be looking for a snow removal company. Our phone starts ringing off the hook after we get a giant snowstorm and everyone wants their snow and ice cleared right away.

The customers who get their snow cleared first are the customers who’ve signed up for snow removal ahead of time. We already know their property (which is very useful considering everything looks the same under a blanket of snow) and everyone knows what to expect as far as price and what that includes.

So to make sure you’re not left with endless hours of snow shoveling this winter, the time is now to start working on lining up a trusted snow plow company to keep you worry free through the winter months. When choosing a snow removal company, you want to keep a few things in mind so you get the best service. Your friends at Gabris Landscaping have a few tips to help you choose the best snow removal company to fit your needs.

You can always start by asking your friends and family in the area what company they would recommend. Referrals from people you know are the best way of getting an unbiased opinion of a business. Social media can be a great resource for getting their recommendations. Also be sure to check out a snow removal company’s online reviews.

Next, once you start to narrow down your choices, take a few minutes to research the snow removal company’s location. Are they a local company or national? Often times a local company will be more knowledgeable and better able to service you since it’s where they live too.

Ask the snow plow company how long they have been in business. It takes time to build experience and a reputation for a company so the longer standing companies are generally more reliable.

Make sure the company has a very clear way to calculate the exact costs of your snow removal services. Will it be per time or per season? Make sure there aren’t any hidden costs. You don’t want to sign on to anything that you are unsure about.

Talk to more than one company to get a feel for which one sounds best. Calling up each company is a good idea to make a more personal connection. How they treat you before you’re a customer can give you some insight into how you’ll be treated once there’s a giant snowstorm and everyone is stressed out. After comparing a few companies you will have a better idea of which one will be of best service to you this winter.

Make sure you consider overall value rather than cost alone. It’s tempting to find the cheapest snow removal company and go with them, but you may be completely unsatisfied with their work in the long run. With any service company, you want to build a relationship based on value.

See what other services the company has to offer. Many companies have multiple services which could save you a lot of time and money in the long run if you can trust one company for all of your home’s lawn care and landscaping needs throughout the year. Plus if they are already familiar with your property from working on it throughout the year, that will make it much easier to know where to clear the snow and more importantly, what to avoid, so you don’t damage anything in the process.

Hopefully these tips will help you better choose the snow removal company for your needs. Leave the work to our Springfield MO professional snow removal team this winter and save yourself from hours of shoveling or slipping and sliding in your driveway. Whether it is snow plowing, snow removal, or sanding and salting applications, Gabris Landscaping is here to help the residents of Springfield MO and throughout our service area to stay clear of snow and ice this winter. For more information on how we can assist you this winter and the seasons to come, contact us today.

Most people wait until Christmas season is upon us before they start thinking about their holiday lighting, but if you want to hire a company to perform your Christmas lights installation, then you’ll need to plan ahead and get on their list while they still have openings.

Why should you hire a professional team to hang your Christmas lights? No more off balance teetering on a ladder, no more broken bulbs and droopy strings. It’s time you took some of the stress of the holidays off of your shoulders, and let someone else handle both the hanging and the design of your Christmas lights. But don’t trust just anyone to start climbing on your roof. Be selective in your choice.

Here are some key questions to consider when choosing a professional Christmas light installation service:

How Much Is Each Company’s Quote?

It’s important to at least compare a couple of companies to make sure you’re getting a fair price and are hiring reliable workers. For professional Christmas light installation, expect to pay less for hanging Christmas lights on a simple roof line or quite a bit more for very extreme, extravagant decorations.

Will The Company Provide The Light And Decorations?

When considering the quote the company gives you, inquire into whether this includes the price of the lights and decorations. Will you be asked to supply your own decorations and simply have these professionals hang them for you? Find out every detail ahead of time, so there are no surprises and you are comparing quotes that cover the same things.

Will The Company Listen To Your Ideas?

Some people want a decent amount of input when it comes to their Christmas decorations, and others want to leave design ideas completely in the hands of the professionals. So when shopping around for professional Christmas light installation services, try to get a sense of the involvement they expect from their customers and if this matches your needs.

Remember that these companies are professionals when it comes to decorating, so they can most likely offer some great insight when it comes to making your house stand out, but still look classy and festive. You might even just be able to give them a color scheme to work off of, or give them an idea of just how many decorations you want on your house, in your yard, etc.

How Do The Company’s Previous Jobs Look?

Another important thing to look for when shopping around for professionals to hang your Christmas lights is asking for examples of their work. Do they have a portfolio to show you? Companies you can trust will have a portfolio of jobs of all shapes and sizes to show off their work. This way you can get a feel of the work they do and the diversity of their designs. You don’t want your house looking like every other house on the block, and you also don’t want your house looking overly gaudy.

Will The Company Take Care of Maintaining The Lights?

Winter weather can be unpredictable. And it can unfortunately also have negative effects on your Christmas lights. If wind or snow knocks Christmas lights off of your house or breaks bulbs in a light string, whose responsibility will it be to fix it? If you’re looking for top of the line service, hire a professional team who will periodically check on your outdoor lighting throughout the season to make sure it looks just as it did the first day of installation.

So, this year give yourself a treat and don’t bumble around dangerously on a ladder. Save yourself time and energy and hire a professional Christmas light installation team to hang your Christmas lights for you. These technicians should also be capable of installing any yard fixtures you need, wreaths you need hung, or musical sound effects you want to incorporate. Contact us today at Gabris Landscaping for a free quote and some design ideas for your Christmas lights!