Gritting is essential for maintaining safe and accessible environments during icy and snowy conditions. It helps prevent accidents, ensures access to properties, and facilitates the continuation of daily life during winter weather.
The frequency of winter gritting depends on factors such as weather conditions, temperature, and the intensity of snowfall.
Our service usually run between 1st November until 31st March. Our operators will grit sites between 6pm that evening and 6am the following morning.
Our services cover the Southeast of England and its adjacent regions. If you require our services in a different area, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We will explore the possibility of fulfilling your request or offer alternative solutions.
Here’s an overview of the sectors we cover:
The council is only responsible for servicing specific public roads and footpaths. This means that all privately owned roads/sites and carparks will not be gritted by the council. Therefore, you will need to grit the site to make it safe for both employees and visitors.
In the event 2cm of snow or more has fallen on site, our operators will complete Manual Snow Clearance on walkways, smaller pathways, stairs cases and emergency exit routes. Should there be 5cm of snow or more has fallen then our operators will complete Snow Clearance on car parks, roads, loading bays and access routes around your site.
Once gritting has been completed a Service Completion Report will be sent; giving you peace of mind knowing your site will be safe and fully covered should there be any icy weather conditions.
Ice Road Gritters rely on weather forecasts and real-time weather monitoring to determine the optimal timing for gritting operations. We receive our daily 24 hour forecast from our weather provider Met Desk which we use to determine which sites have activated for that night’s service. Sites are activated when the Road Surface Temperature (RST) is forecast to be 0°C and below for that night.
Gritting is an ongoing service that is typically provided throughout the winter season.
If you require winter maintenance for your site, you can call us on 0800 246 1053 or email us here. We can assess your needs and provide a tailored plan to suit you.
At Ice Road Gritters, we specialise in providing comprehensive winter maintenance that ensure safety, accessibility, and peace of mind during the coldest months.
Forest Green Farm,
Forest Green Road,
Holyport, Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 2NN
Email: office@iceroadgritters.co.uk