As a property manager responsible for the safety of your tenants, you have plenty to do every day. The onset of winter adds to your to-do list, as the safety of the grounds becomes compromised by ice and snow. Learn about the most prominent winter safety concerns for property managers to help you schedule snow removal and related services accordingly.

4 Winter Safety Concerns for Property Managers

Tree Branches

Tree branches heavy with snow and ice become hazards to anyone who walks under them. In addition to injuring your tenants, snow-laden tree branches can fall on their vehicles or the apartment building and cause serious damage. Enlist tree trimming services before the first snow to remove dead and dying branches. Trimming also keeps tree branches from rubbing against your building, which causes damage and creates pathways for rodents.

Ice Dams

Ice dams form along the edges of roofing systems when hot building temperatures melt snow. This snow re-freezes as it melts, creating dangerous ice dams that can seriously injure your tenants and cause building leaks. Install insulation under your roofing system, if you haven’t already, to prevent these heavy sheets of ice from forming.

Snowy & Icy Parking Lots, Walkways, & Stairs

Snowy, icy parking lots, walkways, and stairs are challenging for both young and old tenants to navigate. Request a snow removal service that includes services to maintain safe paths to and from your building. Ice melt and sanding services help prevent slip and falls on both the parking lots and pathways.

Clogged Drains

Drains clogged with leaves, twigs, ice, and other debris can result in flooded, dangerous parking lots. Water can also freeze around the drains, making high-traffic areas extra-slippery. Use professional debris removal services to remove clogs quickly and easily.

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