Lawn and Landscape Blog

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.