In Yorkville, Illinois, winter weather can be particularly brutal for property owners. Although snowfall can create beautiful landscapes and a serene atmosphere, its accumulation can prove problematic.
Unmelted snow can become unsightly gray mounds of ice. Snow and ice buildup can create safety hazards, water damage, and other stressful challenges. DIY snow removal can present health risks and requires a lot of time and heavy labor.
The good news is, there are knowledgeable professionals who can help. Ware Landscaping can take care of your snow and ice and leave your property safe and pristine. Our snow removal specialists in Yorkville provide the customized solutions that commercial and residential property owners need.
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What you need to know about snow removal in Yorkville
Like most of the Chicago metropolitan area, Yorkville can experience moisture-heavy winters. Cold and humid weather brings an average of 30 inches of yearly snowfall to the city, and can accumulate quickly.
Although Yorkville’s city government will take care of snow removal and street and sidewalk deicing in public areas, property owners are responsible for snow and ice removal from their properties.
However, the city’s Snow Shoveling Ordinance prohibits businesses and homeowners from dumping their removed snow on city streets, and each violation can result in a $50 fine. DIY heavy snow removal can also be dangerous — the National Safety Council warns that it can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and many other health risks.
Thankfully, snow removal specialists in Yorkville can alleviate your winter weather stress and efficiently take care of snow and ice removal for you.
Why you need professional snow removal services
At Ware Landscaping, our snow removal specialists are your Yorkville neighbors, and we care about efficiently creating safe conditions for your property, protection from costly repairs needed after water damage from frozen pipes and more. Our high-end equipment and knowledge allow us to successfully keep numerous Yorkville properties free of ice and excess snow all winter long.
Sludge and unsightly gray or black snow can detract from your property’s curb appeal. Accumulated snow and ice can lead to yard drainage issues and other problems. Whether you’re a homeowner or a commercial property owner, keeping your property safe, clean, and free from excess water is vital.
Unmitigated accumulated snow presents hazards that can lead to liability risks for commercial property owners and present danger to homeowners and their loved ones. The right team of snow removal specialists can save you exorbitant long-term costs and offer the relief you need from the obstacles of winter weather.
Property issues caused by snow and ice build up in Yorkville
If you ignore snow and ice on your property and don’t take measures to remove accumulation from your roof, gutters, driveways and walkways, you may experience the following issues:
Basement flooding
Black mold
Dangerous icicles
Flooded yard
Foundational cracks
Frozen downspouts and gutters
Frozen pipes
Garage door issues
Icy, unusable driveways and walkways
Ice dams on your roof (which can lead to water damage, leaks, roof collapses, and more)
Mildew
Structural damage
How Ware Landscaping can help
Family-owned and operated, Ware Landscaping was founded over 20 years ago by Mike Ware to provide the hands-on, personal snow removal service that Yorkville property owners need. Our zero-tolerance, full-season snow removal and ice control services allow our satisfied customers the safety and peace of mind they need to get through the winter.
Our snow removal team will quickly visit your property after any winter weather hits, and efficiently remove snow and ice from problem areas.
What’s included in our Yorkville snow removal services
Throughout Yorkville and the greater Chicago area, Ware Landscaping snow removal specialists provide the following services:
High-end snowplows:
Heavy packed snow on Yorkville commercial properties or expansive residential properties cannot be removed by shovels alone. Our fleet of high-end snowplows allow us to expediently remove snow, and ensure that commercial property owners have clear, safe parking lots. Homeowners with large, long driveways and walkways can also trust that our snowplows will efficiently clear those areas.
An excellent, eco-friendly alternative to rock salt, Safe Paw deicer is powerful and non-corrosive. It works organically so will not damage your property, and is completely kid and pet-friendly, too. We’ll use Safe Paw both before and after an event to keep your property free of ice.
Safe snow removal:
We’ll take care of fresh and accumulated snow on your property, including hard-to-reach or mostly inaccessible areas of your property, including roofs and gutters.
Shoveling:
We use top quality commercial-grade shovels to completely clear driveways, sidewalks, and any other walkways on your property. Loved ones and visitors will be able to enjoy your yard without having to navigate perilous, snow-packed areas.
Surveillance and monitoring:
Throughout winter, our Yorkville snow removal specialists monitor the weather forecast 24/7 to stay up-to-date on upcoming or incoming weather events. We also will provide property surveillance to ensure there aren’t problematic snowy and icy areas that need to be cleared. We prepare our equipment before the first snowflake falls.
Top-of-the-line equipment fleet:
We use only the best snow removal equipment and regularly maintain every piece of equipment to make sure we can provide excellent services. Our equipment includes Bobcats, bucket loaders,commercial-grade snow shovels, and snowplows.
Snow removal packages for Yorkville property owners
Weunderstand you don’t have the time to call snow removal specialists every time the skies threaten to open. That’s why Ware Landscaping provides one year, three year, and large residential contract packages and small, medium, and large commercial packages to cover your needs throughout the season.
You only pay for push with Ware Landscaping, which means that if there aren’t weather events that require our services, you won’t be charged for snow removal services.
Zero tolerance snow removal
We don’t wait for inches of snow to accumulate for our commercial or residential customers. Our snow removal specialists understand that even a small accumulation of snow can create massive problems for property owners. Any time snow is predicted, we can pretreat your property to ensure ice doesn’t prohibit you from your daily routine.
Many companies use a 2” trigger warning as a guideline, but Ware Landscaping believes it’s important to take proactive measures before two inches of snow or ice have fallen. Deicing, especially, should be a practice used to prevent slip and falls and other safety risks that can occur when snow and ice events hit Yorkville.
Your safety and comfort are our greatest priorities during winter weather.
“Ware has been doing our snow removal for 2 seasons now and it’s been nothing short of awesome! Always get there to salt or shovel any time of day or night!! Highly recommended!!.” — Satisfied Ware customer, George Mann
The Ware Landscaping snow removal guarantee
We’ll pre-treat and salt your property before every forecasted snow event. If we miss a pre-treatment, we’ll provide this service for no additional cost. Typically, we’ll provide this treatment the night before a predicted snowfall to ensure you’ll remain safe in the morning. If snow continues to accumulate, we’ll return to shovel, plow, and de-ice your property.
Residential snow removal
Here are the different residential snow removal packages we offer in Yorkville:
Residential One Year Contract:
This package includes a pre-salt treatment for every snow event over one year of under .5 inches for $49, snow plowing and salting for any accumulation from .5 to 4 inches for $109, and plowing and salting for any accumulation from 4 to 7 inches for $149.
Residential Three Year Contract:
For any event over a three year period, this package Includes pre-salt treatment for under .5 inches of snow for $39, snow plowing and salting of your property for snow accumulation of .5-4 inches for $82, and plowing and salting for snow accumulation of 4-7 inches for $99.
Residential Large Property Contract:
For expansive residential properties, we offer a snow removal contract that includes pre-salting for under .5 inches of snow for $82, plowing and salting for .5-4 inches of accumulation for $179, and plowing and salting for 4-7 inches of snow for $269.
Commercial snow removal
The Ware Landscaping commercial snow removal packages in Yorkville include:
Small Commercial Property:
A great option for a small business, this package includes pre-salt treatment for under .5 inches of snow for $198, snow plowing and salting for .5-4 inches of snow for $435, and plowing and salting for 4-7 inches of snow for $535.
Medium Commercial Property:
This package includes pre-salt treatment for under .5 inches of snow for $295, snow plowing and salting for .5-4 inches of accumulation for $665, and plowing and salting for 4-7 inches of snow for $850.
Large Commercial Property:
Large properties with expansive walkways and parking lots can purchase this package, which includes pre-salting for under .5 inches of snow accumulation for $834, snow plowing and salting for .5-4 inches of snow for $1994, and plowing and salting for 4-7 inches of snow for $2572.
Removing heavy, packed snow on your own isn’t recommended. Hard labor and freezing temperatures can place unnecessary strain on your body that can lead to muscle injuries, heart attacks, strokes, or even death.
Professional snow removal specialists have access to high-end equipment and utilize methods that can get rid of snow quickly.
When should you remove snow and salt your driveways and walkways?
It’s easiest to remove snow as soon as it stops falling. If you wait more than 24 hours, packed snow could become hard and heavy, making it more difficult to remove. You should salt your driveways and walkways before a forecasted weather event and again after you’ve removed any accumulated snow.
How do you keep snow from sticking to a shovel?
If you shovel snow away from your property and snow sticks to the shovel, the process could quickly become fruitless. You can prevent this from occurring by coating your shovel with cooking grease or a specific shovel wax before you shovel.
Remember, it’s important not to overload your shovel, and always bend from the needs when digging into snow.
Contact Ware Landscaping
Ware Landscaping began over 20 years ago with Mike Ware’s passion and vision to help his neighbors enjoy their properties through every season. Our snow removal specialists in Yorkville are committed to keeping your property safe after every weather event so that you can enjoy even the coldest months.
You don’t have to deal with the hazards of winter on your own – we’ve got you covered!
Connect with Ware Landscaping today, and let us take care of your Yorkville snow removal needs so you can stay inside.
“I contacted Mike at Ware Landscaping for help with fixing my flooded backyard and garage. Mike gave me an honest assessment of my situation and recommended the right system to fix my problems (a lot of issues). Ware Landscaping installed drainage, underground downspouts, underground sump pump lines, driveway drains and surface drains in the yard to fix all my problems.. The team was very professional and always asked for my approval on work being done before it was completed. They did a great job and we are very pleased!”
Jim Kristof
I recommend him without any hesitation.
“We had a water problem in our basement that Mike Ware completely eliminated by removing both our sump pump water and downspout water away from the home. He was professional and highly motivated to solve the problem and do it the right way. I always felt like a priority and that my project mattered. I recommend him without any hesitation.”
Michael Swider
FANTASTIC JOB!!!
Ware Landscaping did a FANTASTIC JOB!!! I needed my entire backyard regraded and they filled it in with more than 2 truck loads, installed a French drain and put new beautiful green sod on top. They also power washed and reset my front retaining wall. Communication from the beginning was always very good. We always knew when they were coming out. The project was completed on time as well. They also called on their own a month after the project to check on the sod and were willing to replace some spots due to the June heat wave. Would recommend Ware Landscaping to all!!!”
Dan Malloy
The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail.
“Mike, Greg and the rest of the crew made our back yard dream a reality with a drainage system to remove the stream that flowed through the middle of the yard, which flooded every rainstorm and stuck around for weeks. To complete the look in came a perfectly designed beautiful hardscape patio that we can’t wait to use this summer. The entire crew were incredible, so friendly, knowledgeable, and paid attention to every detail. Highly recommend!”
Katie Jankowski
The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy.
“We had a wooden deck for a front porch that was starting to age. When we removed it we saw that there was a concrete slab underneath it that was pitched toward our house, creating an issue with standing water up against our foundation. We had Mike come by to advise us on the best solution, and he suggested permeable pavers. We were able to come up with a custom design with him that day. The crew was fast, friendly, and tidy. I’m sure they do much bigger jobs than our little patio, but this project made a huge difference for our home.
