As the famous saying goes, winter is coming, no matter what time of year you’re reading this. Well, at least that’s how it feels to be a Calgary resident, with an annual average of over 3 metres of the white stuff to cause trouble for everyone. Even when it’s spring time, it can sometimes feel like you’re dreading the time when wintry weather starts to come again. However, it’s always the right time to think about snow shoveling and how to make your life easier throughout the winter months.
Why You Should Avoid Snow Shoveling
Despite it being one of the occupational hazards of living in Calgary, there are a variety of reasons why you should try to avoid snow shoveling yourself. The biggest reason is that it is an inherently dangerous activity. You’re outside walking around on a slippery surface, bending over to pick up large chunks of ice and snow that weigh a surprisingly large amount. If you’re not in good shape going into winter, you’re likely to pull a muscle or hurt your back, or even pop a hernia.
Another reason to avoid snow shoveling is the exposure to the cold. Not only does Calgary see a larger than average amount of snow each year, but it also sees its fair share of sub-zero temperature days. This means that you’re more likely than not to be out shoveling in freezing cold temperatures which puts you at risk for any sort of respiratory illnesses and possible hypothermia, especially if it’s a big storm with a lot of snow to shovel.
The Benefits of Professional Driveway Snow Shoveling
It’s clear to see that when it comes to snow shoveling this winter, you’re better off connecting with a professional driveway snow shoveling operation to keep you and your family on the move this winter. Beyond the fact that hiring professionals to move the snow and ice off the driveway and walkways around your property will allow you to stay safe and warm, you also get the following benefits:
- Time saving – there’s nothing worse than waking up the morning after a big snowstorm and looking outside at the snowy, icy mess that Mother Nature has left behind for you to clear up. Imagine instead of opening the curtains to find that your professional snow shoveling crew has been hard at work while you were sleeping and you’re free to use your morning for more relaxing activities, or simply for just going about your usual routine without the time stress of clearing the snow.
- Quality clearing – when the snow is soft and fluffy, it’s relatively easy to clear it yourself as it’s lightweight and moves easily. However, you run into problems when this kind of snow freezes, or when you get the wet, heavy snow that seems to stick like glue to every surface. Neither of these scenarios are problems for professional snow clearers, and you’ll find that they’ll be able to handle the awkward, tight spaces and steep sections of your driveway so that snow and ice don’t build up over the course of the winter.
- No small engine problems – finally, if you run a small snow blower, you know how expensive it can be just to keep up with the shear pins, oil change and blade maintenance. That’s before you factor in general wear and tear over the years that make your snow blower become less reliable over time. When you hire a professional snow clearing crew, you’re also hiring their machinery which is their responsibility to upkeep. This means you can offset the cost of the snow shoveling crew with savings in keeping your existing snow clearing machinery functional.
Choosing A Reliable Snow Shoveling Partner
It’s clear that working with a professional snow clearing crew is the way forward this winter, but it’s not always obvious how to go about finding the right team. A good place to start is to look for locally run businesses. These people will have an innate knowledge of the Calgary winter systems, as well as years of experience maneuvering their snow clearing equipment around the city to keep everyone on the move.
You can then harness the power of the internet to read independent reviews of each company that you find. A useful hint is to pay attention to the common positives (and negatives) mentioned in the three and four star reviews as this is often where the truth lies about working with a particular company.
Finally, give your prospective snow shoveling professionals a call and ask them about their process, in particular how quickly after a snowstorm they come to your property, and their ability to work with the specific quirks and dimensions of the driveways and walkways around your property.
Working With Scoop Cut N Shovel
Fortunately, there’s an easy answer when it comes to transforming your winter experience with snow shoveling professional. Scoop Cut N Shovel has a long and strong track record of keeping Calgary residents on the go all winter long. Our process is simple; you sign up for a 6 month contract (yes, that’s how long snow can last for in Calgary!) and we’ll give you a price dependent on the size of your driveway and whether you’re on a corner lot or not. The price won’t change even if we have a heavier than normal amount of snow, and you’ll be assured of a quick and flexible service that will save your back and your time.
Bundle And Save
Scoop Cut N Shovel offers more than just a fast and efficient snow removal service. We also offer a variety of property maintenance services, from spring and fall clean ups to dog waste removal. Each works on the same subscription model, and the more services you sign up for, the more you save on each one. For the ultimate savings, in terms of time, money and effort, our year round property maintenance package means our team of professionals do all the hard work leaving you to enjoy your property and get the most of each season.