Commercial snow & ice
Storm Notes
Written for the people who sign the contract and answer for the property: what to ask a contractor, when to sign, what the law actually says, and what happens overnight after the lot has already been plowed.
- 02 Snow Types and Cost Wet Heavy Snow vs. Light Powder: How Snow Type Changes Equipment, Timing and Cost at Commercial Sites Wet, heavy snow and light powder need different equipment, timing and treatment. See how snow type affects commercial plowing, cost and refreeze in New Jersey. 6 min
- 03 Property Damage Clauses Who Pays When a Plow Damages a Curb, Light Pole or Lawn? Property Damage Clauses in Commercial Snow Contracts Who pays when a plow damages a curb, light pole or landscaping? Learn the contract clauses, pre-season marking and records that settle claims. 7 min
- 04 Anti-Icing vs. Salt Liquid Anti-Icing vs. Rock Salt on Commercial Parking Lots: When Pre-Treatment Pays Off Compare liquid brine anti-icing with rock salt for commercial lots. See when pre-treatment pays off, temperature limits, and what to ask your contractor. 6 min
- 05 Contract Insurance Commercial Snow Removal Insurance Requirements: Additional Insured, Indemnification and COIs What should a commercial snow removal contract say about insurance? Learn additional insured status, indemnification, COIs and limits before you sign. 6 min
- 06 Multi-Site Portfolios What to Require From a Commercial Snow Removal Vendor Across Multiple Properties A buyer guide for portfolio managers: what to require from a commercial snow removal vendor across multiple properties, from reporting to storm-day reliability. 7 min
- 07 Ice Watch What Is Ice Watch? Overnight Refreeze Monitoring for Commercial Properties Ice watch monitors commercial properties overnight after a storm, catching refreeze in shaded areas and curb cuts before it becomes a safety liability. 7 min
- 08 Contract Timing When Should Commercial Properties Sign a Snow Removal Contract? Learn when to sign a commercial snow removal contract, how per-event, per-push, and seasonal pricing compare, and why early planning protects your budget. 7 min
- 09 NJ Ongoing Storm Rule New Jersey's Ongoing Storm Rule: What It Means for Commercial Property Owners New Jersey's ongoing storm rule protects owners during active snowfall. Learn the Pareja ruling, its exceptions, and why documentation still protects you. 8 min
- 10 Contractor Evaluation How to Choose a Commercial Snow Removal Contractor A practical checklist for property managers evaluating a commercial snow removal contractor: equipment, documentation, pricing, and response commitments. 8 min
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