Snow Shoveling and Snow Blowing Services in Fairhaven, MA

Snow Shoveling and Snow Blowing to Keep Walkways Accessible

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Plowed parking lots don't help when customers and employees can't reach building entrances. Snow-covered sidewalks and walkways create slip and fall hazards that shut down businesses and create lawsuits. Every property needs clear walking paths, not just clear parking areas.

 

We've been providing commercial snow shoveling and snow blowing in Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, New Bedford, and Dartmouth for many years. We clear sidewalks, walkways, building entrances, fire exits, and any pedestrian areas when snow accumulates. This happens alongside plowing service, so your entire property becomes accessible at once.

 

Commercial properties in New Bedford's South End along Potomska Street and Belleville Avenue, downtown New Bedford near Union Street and William Street, New Bedford Industrial Park, and throughout Fairhaven need walkways cleared for safe pedestrian access. Customers won't walk through deep snow to reach your door. Employees deserve safe paths from parking to entrances.

Many Massachusetts towns require sidewalks to be cleared within a few hours after snowfall ends. Properties that don't comply face fines.

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Commercial Sidewalk Clearing

 

Commercial sidewalk clearing removes snow from public sidewalks along property frontage. Businesses are responsible for clearing sidewalks next to their properties. Leaving these snow-covered areas creates liability and prevents pedestrian access.

 

We shovel or blow sidewalks, depending on snow depth and sidewalk width. Light snow gets blown efficiently. Heavy snow or narrow sidewalks need shoveling for complete clearing.

 

Properties along Purchase Street, Kempton Street, Acushnet Avenue, and Hathaway Road have significant sidewalk frontage needing professional clearing. Downtown New Bedford storefronts and South End businesses depend on clear sidewalks for customer access.

 

We handle sidewalks while plowing parking lots, so everything gets cleared together. Properties stay fully accessible, not just partially cleared.

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Walkway Clearing

 

Walkway clearing removes snow from paths connecting parking areas to building entrances. These paths are where most slip and fall accidents happen. People walk from cars to buildings regardless of snow depth, creating liability when walkways stay snow-covered.

 

We clear main walkways first so primary entrances become accessible immediately. Secondary paths and side entrances get cleared once main access is established.

 

Properties with long walks from parking to entrances need special attention. Office parks, medical facilities, and retail centers often have significant distances between parking and doors. These extended walkways collect drifting snow and become impassable without professional clearing.

 

Snow blowers handle wide walkways efficiently. Narrow paths or areas with obstacles need hand shoveling for complete snow removal. We use appropriate equipment based on the layout of the walkway and conditions.

 

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Building Entrance and Fire Exit Clearing

 

Building entrance clearing removes snow from doorways, stoops, and immediate entry areas. Customers and employees need to reach doors without climbing over snow piles or stepping through drifts.

 

We clear approaches to all active entrances. Main entrances get priority, but employee entrances and service doors also need clearing for full building access. 

 

Fire exit clearing removes snow from emergency exits and surrounding areas. Fire codes require these exits to stay accessible at all times. Snow-blocked emergency exits create code violations and safety hazards.

 

We clear paths from fire exits to safe assembly areas. Blocked fire exits trap people during emergencies. Insurance companies and fire marshals inspect for blocked exits after storms. Properties in New Bedford Industrial Park and commercial buildings have multiple fire exits that often face less-traveled areas where snow accumulates unnoticed.

 

ADA compliance requires accessible routes from parking to entrances. Snow-blocked accessible ramps and paths violate regulations. We clear accessible routes completely to maintain compliance.

 

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Snow Blowing Services

 

Snowblowing services handle larger areas when conditions permit. Blowers move snow faster than shoveling and work well on wide sidewalks, larger walkways, and open areas around buildings.

 

We use commercial-grade snow blowers that handle heavy wet snow and throw it far enough to clear walking areas completely. Light to moderate snow is ideal for blowing. Blowers clear these conditions quickly and leave walkways ready for foot traffic immediately.

 

Heavy wet snow or icy conditions may need shoveling instead. Blowers struggle with very heavy snow and can't scrape down to pavement as effectively as shovels on icy surfaces.

 

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Snow Shoveling Services

 

Snow shoveling services handle areas where blowers can't work effectively. Narrow walkways, stairs, entrances with obstacles, and areas needing detailed clearing all need hand shoveling.

 

Shoveling scrapes down to pavement better than blowing. This matters for complete ice removal and creating non-slip surfaces. Properties with slip and fall history need this extra attention.

 

We shovel areas immediately next to buildings where snow needs careful placement to avoid blocking vents, doors, or windows. Blowers throw snow less precisely and can create problems near building features.

 

Stairs, steps, and multi-level areas require hand shoveling. Blowers don't work on vertical surfaces or uneven terrain. These high-traffic areas need complete clearing since people can't avoid using them.

 

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Continuous Snow Clearing for Safe Access

 

Clearing happens when snow accumulates during active storms. We don't wait until the snow stops falling to start clearing walkways. Continuous clearing during storms keeps pedestrian areas accessible throughout weather events.

 

Light snow gets attention before it compacts into ice. Early clearing prevents the hard-packed snow and ice that develops when foot traffic compresses light accumulation. This makes clearing easier and creates safer surfaces.

 

Post-storm detail work handles any areas that needed multiple passes or got missed during active snowfall. We return to ensure complete clearing after storms end.

 

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Properties We Serve

 

Retail locations need customer access to doors. Storefronts throughout downtown New Bedford, shopping centers, and standalone stores all require clear walkways for sales to continue during snow.

 

Medical facilities must maintain patient access.

 

Office buildings need employee access before business hours. 

 

Restaurants require customer access and delivery routes. Both front entrances for diners and service entrances for deliveries need to be cleared to maintain operations.

 

Banks and financial institutions need accessible branch access and ATM areas. Customers access banking services regardless of the weather, so walkways must stay clear.

 

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Getting Started with Snow Shoveling and Snow Blowing

 

Commercial properties throughout Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Marion, New Bedford, and Dartmouth need professional snow shoveling and snow blowing that keeps walkways accessible during winter storms.

 

Call 508-763-8000 or email request@newenglandtreeandlandscape.com for a free estimate.

 

35 years in business. Local crew based at 232 Huttleston Avenue in Fairhaven. Family-owned. We're the caring professionals serving the South Coast.