Gritting and snow clearance in Lincolnshire

Gritting and snow clearance: the basics

What the job involves

Gritting contractors keep car parks, yards, access roads and paths safe through the winter for businesses, schools, care homes and landlords. Most work on a seasonal contract: they watch the forecast and grit automatically when road-surface temperatures are due to drop below freezing, and clear snow when it settles.

What to ask a pro, and what to have ready

Have a plan of the areas to be treated, the times they must be clear (before staff or deliveries arrive), and who signs off each visit. Ask whether the price is per visit or per season, what triggers a visit, how they record each one (you will want that record if someone slips), and whether they supply grit bins for your own staff to use.

Safety and good to know

Clearing snow yourself is fine; the duty is to take reasonable care, so keep a note of what you did and when. Rock salt works down to about minus 8 degrees and needs traffic to work it in. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.

Written by LincsDirectory from public guidance. It is general information, not advice for your situation. LincsDirectory doesn't vet or endorse businesses — always check credentials and get a written quote.