Preparing Your Property for Winter Before Snow Plows Arrive
- cathy3105
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
Getting ready for winter doesn’t have to be stressful—just strategic. Here’s a practical checklist to protect your home, cottage, or commercial site before the snow flies. 🏡
Your Pre-Winter Checklist to Prepare for Snow Plowing ❄️❄️
Book fall clean up (🍁): Final leaf removal, branch clean up, and debris haul-away keep drains clear and lawns breathing, reducing snow mold risk.
Gutters & downspouts: Clean and confirm downspouts discharge away from the foundation to prevent ice dams and basement seepage.
Trees & branches: Remove weak or overhanging limbs near roofs, driveways, walkways, and power lines to avoid storm damage.
Mark snow routes: Place driveway and walkway stake markers to guide plows and protect lawns, curbs, and garden edges.
Walkway safety kit: Stock ice melt, sand, shovels, and a sturdy snow pusher where you’ll actually use them—near doors and steps.
Handrails & lighting: Tighten rails and upgrade to bright, cold-rated bulbs for safer evening access.
Outdoor taps & hoses: Blow out irrigation (if applicable), shut off exterior valves, and store hoses to prevent bursts.
Snow storage plan: Choose areas where plowed snow won’t block sightlines, doors, mailboxes, or compact your lawn and garden beds.
Pro Tips from the Heritage Hollow Crew 🚜
Storm ready: Keep a small bin of sand at the top and bottom of stairs.
Commercial properties: Map out priority zones (accessible parking, main entries, loading docks) before the first event.
Book Local Help (We’re Nearby!)
Serving Orangeville, Caledon, Erin—plus Belfountain, Alton, Hillsburgh, Acton, Rockwood, Eden Mills, Balinafad, Limehouse, Terra Cotta, and Fergus—we handle fall clean ups, branch clean up, and snow plowing so you can hibernate with confidence.Call on Heritage Hollow Property Maintenance to schedule your pre-winter visit:
1-519-278-5412
