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Winter Gritting & Snow Clearance for commercial buildings

Forecast-led gritting of car parks, paths and entrances through winter.

Operative spreading salt across a frosty business park car park

What is winter gritting and snow clearance?

Winter gritting is the forecast-led spreading of salt on car parks, footpaths and entrances before ice forms, plus snow clearance when needed, so staff and visitors can get in safely.

What does our winter gritting and snow clearance service include?

  • Site map of priority routes
  • Forecast monitoring through the season
  • Pre-treatment before frost and ice
  • Snow clearance on request
  • Salt bins filled and checked
  • Visit log with times and weather

What are the legal requirements?

Employers and occupiers have a duty to manage slip risks on their premises, and a gritting log with dates, times and weather conditions is strong evidence if a slip claim is made.

How much does winter gritting and snow clearance cost?

Example site (outside London)Guide price per month
Small office, about 2,000 sq ft£40 – £60
Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft£40 – £80
Large office, about 40,000 sq ft£120 – £300

Guide prices for winter gritting and snow clearance only, excluding VAT, based on 2026 UK market rates. Your fixed price follows a free site survey.

In London, prices are typically around 25% higher, and around 10% higher across the South East.

Which buildings do we look after?

Business parks, car parks, schools, care homes, retail parks and industrial estates.

Frequently asked questions

When does the gritting season run?

Typically from November to March, with treatments triggered by the forecast.

Do you grit public pavements?

We treat areas within your site boundary. Public highways are the council's responsibility.

Is gritting charged per visit?

It can be a seasonal fixed fee or per treatment, whichever suits the site.

Get a fixed-price facilities proposal

A free site survey, a written specification and a monthly price, with no obligation.

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