Post written by Mike Almes
As a property owner, it’s critical to keep your commercial property free of ice and snow during the winter season. Maintaining a safe and “customer friendly” facility will mitigate risk of accident, and will keep tenants happy. Some property owners choose to handle this task themselves; others find it beneficial to hire a snow and ice removal company. Oftentimes, owners hire the same company that handles the landscaping.
If you choose to hire a contractor for snow and ice removal, there are a few common hazards of which to be aware. Primarily, there can be a false sense of protection. Some assume that the liability has all been transferred to the hired company since they’ve enlisted a contractor;...