Maintenance

Why Preparing Your Business Premises for Ice and Snow is Crucial for Safety and Liability

By |2025-03-26T13:25:17+00:00April 4th, 2025|Maintenance|

It might feel like winter is a long way off as we enjoy the mild weather, but before you know it, the cold, icy mornings and unpredictable snowstorms will be upon us. And while we’re all thinking about the warmth of summer right now, it’s crucial to start thinking ahead about how winter weather can

Spring might be springing but planning for the ice is crucial for businesses

By |2025-03-03T14:41:08+00:00April 3rd, 2025|Maintenance, Workplace|

Spring is in the air. The sun is making more regular appearances, flowers are blooming, and the thought of winter seems far off. But while the warm weather might have you thinking about BBQs and summer holidays, now is actually the perfect time to start planning for the colder months ahead. As a UK-based gritting

How to create a contingency plan for bad weather

By |2025-02-06T13:16:38+00:00March 6th, 2025|Maintenance|

Let’s face it—UK weather is unpredictable at best and downright chaotic at worst! One minute it’s fine, the next you’re dealing with snow, ice, or torrential rain. For businesses, bad weather can cause major disruptions, from staff struggling to get to work to customers avoiding your premises altogether. That’s why having a solid contingency plan

Tips for managing icy winter conditions on your morning commute to work

By |2025-01-13T11:05:06+00:00February 3rd, 2025|Maintenance, Uncategorised|

Winter weather conditions in the UK can make commuting a real challenge, with icy roads and snow-covered paths posing risks to both drivers and pedestrians. For businesses, it’s essential to help employees manage these conditions safely. Below are some practical tips for navigating snowy and icy mornings, ensuring both safety and efficiency for your workforce.

Shocking Lawsuit: Business faces £35,000 fine after worker slips on ice – could you be next?

By |2024-10-08T14:27:35+01:00October 8th, 2024|Maintenance|

Imagine this: an employee slips on ice while walking into work, and you’re suddenly facing a £35,000 compensation claim. Sound terrifying? It’s happening to businesses right now. Thankfully, this particular incident didn’t occur on one of our sites, but we saw something equally alarming last winter. On our way to one of our regular maintenance

Why shopping needs to be slip free from ice

By |2024-07-24T10:16:19+01:00July 24th, 2024|Maintenance, Uncategorised|

Winter weather can pose significant challenge in the continuation of business, and ensuring a safe environment for customers to do their shopping is crucial. Here’s why it’s essential to prioritise car park safety during icy conditions. Shopping needs to be accessible all year round Supermarkets and large retail outlets are essential services that people rely

Being prepared for the unpredictable Winter weather

By |2024-06-17T12:00:35+01:00July 1st, 2024|Maintenance, Uncategorised|

In the UK the Winter weather can be unpredictable and harsh, posing significant risks to businesses. Being prepared for freezing weather is not just a precautionary measure—it's essential. Here’s why your business can't afford to be unprepared when winter strikes. Safety first First and foremost, safety is paramount. Freezing temperatures, snow, and ice can create

Why your business should enlist the experts for icy weather

By |2024-06-04T10:52:20+01:00June 4th, 2024|Maintenance|

Enlisting experts for extreme weather conditions is a savvy strategy to ensure your business remains resilient and operational, no matter what mother nature throws your way. As someone deeply familiar with the intricacies of business continuity, let me take a minute to talk you through why this is such a smart move. First and foremost,

Gritting: what does it cost?

By |2024-04-08T14:44:14+01:00April 15th, 2024|Buildings, Maintenance|

Gritting, an essential aspect of maintenance operations, plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of outdoor spaces, particularly during the winter months. The cost of gritting for a maintenance team can vary depending on various factors such as the size of the area to be covered, the frequency of gritting required, the

Is the price of gritting the formation of pesky potholes? It needn’t be.

By |2024-04-08T13:36:27+01:00April 8th, 2024|Maintenance, Uncategorised|

Gritting the roads during winter plays a crucial role in maintaining safe driving conditions, but have you ever considered how this practice impacts the formation of potholes? Let's delve into the relationship between road gritting and potholes and look into how we can minimise the potential damage. When winter arrives, road maintenance teams across the