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Michigan Lawn Care And Property Maintenance
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Shepherd, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication, very friendly and worked until the job was completed. The first day the weather was cooperating in the morning. Instead of rescheduling they came out after the rain had cleared and worked into the evening hours. Very impressed!"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garvie Contracting and Handyman Service, LLC
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Snow RemovalSnow Removal- For Business

Serving Shepherd, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them to help us with the remodel and reconstruction of our cottage and they installed new windows and doors, siding and soffit, built a new deck with handrail and also demolished our garage and built a new one for us complete. We were very pleased with the quality of the workmanship and the time frame things were completed. Pricing was very fair and Aaron was very good at communicating with any issues that may have arrived. We would definitely use them again if or when the need arises. We would recommend them for any project you may have."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KPM LLC
5.0(
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Snow Removal

Serving Shepherd, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kevin is reliable, honest and charges fair prices for his services. Kevin and his crew are hard working and get the job done. Kevin has worked on my projects for 5+ years and performed professionally and reliably with an emphasis on quality. I would recommend Kevin for all of your property management service needs."
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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Some commercial services use sand when clearing ice, but that’s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won’t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.

There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you’re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. 

While it’s less common than on other kinds of roofs, yes, ice dams can form on metal roofs. Metal roofs, particularly those with snow guards installed, can still accumulate ice at the roof edge, although ice dams on metal roofs are less likely to cause roof or interior damage than on traditional asphalt shingle roofs.

It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It’s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that’s damaging to plants and animals. 

Yes, but it works best with lightweight snowblowers, the single-stage models or electric versions. Also, you need to have a rubberized intake edge on the ground and preferably rubberized auger paddles, not a metal version. Otherwise you may chip or damage the surface as you work. When it doubt, let the snow lie.

You can also use a snow blower on leveled gravel, but only if you carefully adjust the intake height so it doesn’t kick up the gravel and turn it into flying missiles.

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