The winters of Colorado can be both beautiful and unforgiving. There is no place better than Colorado Springs to see the snow fall and freezing temps turn the landscape into a real life snow globe around us. Yet, the changing of seasons come with new responsibilities and snow removal is now on the household to do list.
Did you know that Colorado Springs snow removal laws require residents to clear their driveways and sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowstorm has occurred? If snow is not removed within that time frame and a postman, food courier, or friendly neighbor slip or fall (causing injury) on your property, then the homeowner or renter may be held liable! Not only are property owners and renters responsible for snow removal, but according to Colorado's Department of Transportation, residents are also responsible for proper placement of shoveled snow. The proper placement being off of our driveways and sidewalks and onto our front yard or other areas of a property that will not to obstruct the road or drainage areas.
Keeping your driveway cleared at times can be a frustrating task as the Colorado Springs front range weather is known for its high wind warnings and unpredictability. Strong gusty winds is the perfect weather for snow drifts to occur. These deposits of snow that are sculpted by wind into rippling mounds, also known as snowdrifts, often pile up onto our just shoveled driveway and front door. To battle these situations and black ice forming, applications of snow melt (salt) are encouraged. Being family owned & operated, Murphy’s Lawn Maintenance LLC uses an organic snow melt solution. This helps in reducing driveway wear and tear that is seen in conventional snow melt. Also, from any harm to plants, pets, children, and the water runoff that goes into our beautiful streams & rivers.
Here at Murphy’s Lawn Maintenance LLC we recommend not heavily piling snow onto one portion of your lawn as the heavy compaction can damage your grass. To ensure your lawn's fertility for the upcoming Spring we aim to avoid grass damage. Instead of piling up snow on one area of your lawn, we like to take our time and use snow blowers as much as possible to broadcast the snow more evenly across your property. This encourages a slow-release watering method as the snow begins to melt and benefit your lawn.
There are many reasons why you might need assistance with snow removal services. Whether it be because of age, having multiple properties to manage, or simply not having the time and right equipment for the task. Relying on a snow removal crew might make sense for you and can be your next best decision in making your stay at home in the winters of Colorado Springs more comfortable. Avoid worrying about when to have your driveway & sidewalks cleared and have a professional do it for you (Makes sense!).
Murphy’s Lawn Maintenance wants to save your time, energy, and any potential injuries or legal repercussions that may come from an icy and untreated drive.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to us today!
Additionally, for you DIYers (do it yourself type of person) then that is great too! Below we have attached links for some recommended snow shovels and ice melts to get the job done straight from this post!
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