In most industries, we trust that the professionals we hire to provide a service are using top notch equipment that they’ve selected to be the best from all of their experience. This same assumption should be true for snow removal, right? Let’s ask some basic questions about this and see if we can come to a conclusion about why you should care about your contractors snow removal equipment itself.
Snow Plowing Professionalism
Just as you expect your employees and staff to be professional, so should your snow removal contractor be professional. What is professional? Used in the adverb form, it means “relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill”. So, snow professionals by definition require special training, and since snow removal is so heavily dependent upon heavy equipment, it is not a stretch to assume that they have experience with the right equipment for the job. Does your contractor propose a solution that is sold primarily on price, or does he really seem to want to serve you as a professional? Of course, equipment is just the tip of the ice burg in defining a professional snow and ice management company, so if you are interested in learning more about the attributes of a professional snow removal contractor, check out SIMA’s resources.
The Right Equipment Equals a Better Job in Less Time
Everyone can see when a person takes pride in what they do. Even making your bed in the morning can be a sign of a someone that pays attention to details. When it comes to plowing snow, there is no exception. Does your contractor go the extra mile and back drag out the empty parking stalls in the middle of the lot? Does your contractor make sure to clean everything edge-to-edge? Can you visibly see your curb lines after they are done? All of this is difficult to do unless they use the proper equipment. Equipment that is highly maneuverable, and easy to control.
Pride In Their Snow Removal Operation
Someone that takes care in their equipment will likely care about what they are doing with it. If you have a contractor with equipment that is obviously not maintained, you can probably assume that they won’t maintain your parking lot to your standard. This especially stands out in snow removal, because the salty, corrosive environment can make brand new equipment look old in just a few years. If you have a contractor that shows up every fall with ‘freshened’ up equipment, you can be sure that they take pride in their work, image and quality.
What Is Your Snow Removal Service Providers Backup Plan?
By definition, surprises are unplanned occurrences. Surprises in the middle of a large snow event can be crippling if you don’t have the right equipment lined up to deal with the snow. Not only do you need to feel confident that your contractor can handle plowing your facility at 2 inches of snowfall, but can he handle 12 inches? Will his equipment be pushed to its limit, causing breakdowns, failures, or latency in completion times? Having the right equipment is going to be critical if you get heavy snowfall for long periods of time.
Maximize Snow Removal Efficiency So You Are Not Overcharged
Your snow removal contractor should recommend equipment that will get the job done in time and save you money. If their equipment is slow, most likely it will end up costing you more. If their equipment is fast, you should not be overcharged because the contractor is being efficient. Time is always money, so the faster his equipment is, the faster he moves onto the next job.
Snow Removal Professionals are Proud of Their Equipment
Your contractor should be choosing equipment for your site that is right for you. Is the equipment professional? Will it allow them to do the job right? Are they choosing equipment that is clean and neat (especially if the equipment is to be left on-site)? Does your contractor take pride in their equipment, is it well maintained? Will they be able to handle surprises as they come, do they have a little bit of buffer built into their time slot? All of these attributes are important to you when you are hiring a snow removal contractor. Much of this you will be able to see during your first interview of them, and when you ask them about their equipment. Remember, any real snow removal professional is going to be proud of their equipment!
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