Winter Gritting & Snow Clearance in Ayrshire and the South
One contract and one helpdesk for winter gritting and snow clearance across Ayrshire and the South, covering Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Dumfries and the surrounding towns.
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 is included in Ayrshire and the South?
- Pre-treatment before frost and ice
- Visit log with times and weather
- Salt bins filled and checked
- Snow clearance on request
- Forecast monitoring through the season
Rules that apply in Scotland
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. In Scotland, fire safety duties sit under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and businesses must separate key recyclable materials under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Winter Gritting & Snow Clearance prices in Ayrshire and the South
| Example site (Ayrshire and the South) | 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.
Towns we cover in Ayrshire and the South
Questions from Ayrshire and the South customers
Is gritting charged per visit?
It can be a seasonal fixed fee or per treatment, whichever suits the site.
Do you grit public pavements?
We treat areas within your site boundary. Public highways are the council's responsibility.
Which towns in Ayrshire and the South do you cover?
We cover Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Dumfries, Galashiels, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Ayrshire and the South?
Prices in Ayrshire and the South follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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