Wintertime in New York can be a very dangerous time to be on the roads. Though having a nice blanket of snow covering the city can be beautiful, it also poses a threat for those who travel regularly on roads and sidewalks.
Every year, there are thousands of car accidents due to icy roads. It is easy to lose control when there is ice on the roads, especially when a layer of snow is covering it. Most people’s immediate instinctive reaction is to slam on the brakes, which only makes the car slide more. These accidents could be avoided with a professional snow plow or snow removal service.
A snow removal company will have several methods for snow removal on different surfaces. For icy roads, they will use a de-icing method for removing snow and ice. De-icing service can include both mechanical and chemical snow removal methods.
The chemical de-icing method uses the application of salt and other ice melting chemicals on the roads. The mechanical de-icing method includes snow plowing and scraping. A snow plow is a large truck with a shovel-like attachment on the front bumper. A snow plow service will clear the snow and ice from the roads and push it to the side.
After a snow plow service clears the streets, the snow pushed to the side may cover the sidewalks. When this happens, it is time to hire a sidewalk clearing service. The best way to clear sidewalks is to use a snowblower. A snow blowing machine will clear the sidewalks to allow for pedestrian traffic, which is very important in New York City.
Here at Tom Nash Snow Removal, we handle snow removal from roads, sidewalks, and any other surface you may need to clear. Our snow and ice removal service takes pride in providing superior snow and ice management services for New York City and the surrounding areas.