In the cold weather, one thing that often gets overlooked is the need for proper gritting on your property or land, including paths, roads and car parks. At MBS Grounds Maintenance, we provide grit bins and salt to help clients stay safe during the icy months. Whether you’re a commercial property manager or a homeowner, gritting is essential in reducing accidents and keeping your outdoor areas accessible.
Why Is Gritting Important?
When temperatures drop, ice and snow can create hazardous conditions for both vehicles and pedestrians. Slippery surfaces on roads, driveway, paths and car parks can lead to accidents and injuries. Gritting helps prevent this by spreading salt or grit over these surfaces, which lowers the freezing point of water and keeps ice from forming.
In addition to preventing slips and falls, gritting is crucial for businesses that need to maintain access to their premises. A well-gritted car park or walkway shows that you take safety seriously, helping you avoid potential liability issues while keeping employees, visitors, and customers safe.
Where Should You Grit?
There are key locations where gritting is essential:
Car parks
If you’re responsible for a commercial or residential car park, ensuring it’s properly gritted will help avoid vehicle accidents and slips as people navigate their way to and from their cars.
Pathways and walkways
Pathways leading to homes, offices, and retail spaces should be kept clear of ice to reduce the risk of people slipping and injuring themselves.
Driveways
Gritting driveways, especially sloped ones, helps keep them safe and accessible, even on frosty mornings.
Loading bays
For businesses with loading areas, keeping these spaces clear of ice is important for the safety of staff and delivery drivers. Ensuring safe movement of goods can prevent workplace accidents.
Grit Bins and Salt Supplies
At MBS Grounds Maintenance, we offer a variety of gritting solutions to suit your needs. One option it providing grit bins on site. Grit bins can be stocked with salt and placed in convenient locations around your grounds, ensuring you’re prepared to handle icy conditions as they arise.
The grit bins are durable, weather-resistant and designed for easy access, making it simple for you or your team to spread grit when needed. We also supply salt and shovels, ensuring that your gritting efforts are as effective as possible.
Gritting Services
Our team also offers gritting services in certain situations as we understand that not everyone has the time or resources to manage their own gritting, especially during harsh winter conditions.
If you are unsure about the gritting requirements for your property, please feel free to contact us. We can assess your location and recommend the best solutions for keeping your space safe throughout the winter.
Contact Us Today For More Information!
We work across Essex, Suffolk and beyond to ensure our clients’ properties are well prepared for winter weather.
Don’t wait until the frost hits – reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help to keep your property safe and accessible this winter!
Please note that the tips and advice provided in this blog are for general purposes only, MBS Grounds Maintenance is not liable for any damages or issues that may arise from following this advice. For professional assistance and tailored solutions, we recommend contacting our team directly.
