Commercial Snow & Ice Management
Winter Readiness Starts Long Before the First Storm.
Based in North Andover, MA, serving commercial properties across Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire, and the North Shore!
Commercial Services: plowing, deicing, sidewalk operations, storm monitoring, snow relocation, and post-storm documentation
Our Snow & Ice Management Approach
Since 2004, Ground Care Landscaping has provided commercial snow and ice management services across the Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire, and the North Shore of Massachusetts. We work with commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional property teams to understand operational requirements, priority service areas, traffic patterns, service expectations, and communication protocols. Each winter management plan is developed to support property accessibility, operational continuity, and informed decision-making throughout the winter season. Our professionals are trained, experienced, and properly insured. Request a commercial property review to begin planning for your site.
Three Winter-Planning Conversations for Property and Facility Leaders
A Successful Winter Starts with a Shared Plan!
Risk Planning
We begin with entrances, walkways, slopes, drainage, loading areas, traffic patterns, and snow-storage constraints—then align service priorities with how the property actually operates.
Budget Clarity
Ground Care helps property teams understand the proposed pricing structure, included services, seasonal assumptions, and potential overage conditions. Where appropriate, we recommend establishing a conservative winter contingency allowance so exceptional weather does not become an unplanned financial event.
Storm Documentation
A sound winter program establishes the operating record before the storm—including service triggers, property priorities, communication procedures, material applications, inspections, and post-event review.
Why Choose Ground Care For Commercial Winter Services?
Ground Care’s commercial winter programs may include snow plowing, sidewalk service, deicing, material applications, storm monitoring, site inspections, and event communication. We match equipment and service procedures to the operational needs of each property. Effective winter management begins with a clearly defined scope of work, assigned responsibilities, preseason preparation, timely communication, and ongoing performance review. We work with property managers, facility managers, owners, and association leaders to identify service gaps and clarify expectations before the winter season begins.
Snow Plowing and Relocation
Ground Care Landscaping provides professional snow plowing and snow relocation services to help commercial properties remain accessible and operational throughout the winter season. Our experienced team utilizes a fleet of high-performance equipment—including snow plows, snow blowers, skid steers, wheel loaders, and other specialized machinery—to efficiently manage snow accumulation on parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, and other high-traffic areas. Ground Care supports commercial winter operations around the clock during active weather events, according to each property’s approved scope, service priorities, and response plan.
Ice Management
Ice management is an essential component of a commercial winter program. Ground Care uses commercial material-spreading equipment and appropriate treatment methods to help reduce ice accumulation and support accessibility across designated parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, walkways, and entrances.
Treatment priorities, materials, and service responsibilities are established through the property’s approved scope of work. During winter events and changing conditions, Ground Care responds according to the site’s winter management plan, communication procedures, and agreed service expectations.
Sidewalk and Entryway Operations
Ground Care develops site-specific service plans for designated sidewalks, entrances, steps, and other pedestrian areas. Service priorities, treatment methods, and responsibilities are established according to the property’s approved scope and operational requirements.
Storm Monitoring and Communication
Ground Care monitors changing winter conditions and maintains event communication according to each customer’s winter management plan. Clear points of contact and escalation procedures help property teams understand service activity, changing conditions, and decisions requiring their attention.
Post-Storm Review and Documentation
Service activity, material applications, inspections, and follow-up needs can be documented according to the requirements of the property’s winter program. This information supports operational review, customer communication, and informed planning for future events.
Complimentary Resource
Commercial Property Winter Readiness Checklist
A practical 15–20-minute assessment for property managers, facilities teams, and health and safety leadership.
Identify unresolved winter-readiness gaps
Clarify responsibility and decision authority
Evaluate property, service, communication, and contingency readiness
Convert findings into assigned actions and deadlines
Snow Management is What We do. Winter Risk Management is What We Deliver.
At Ground Care, we combine local site knowledge, clear service expectations, disciplined storm response, and relationship-first communication to support commercial and managed properties all winter long.
Continuing Our Professional Development
Ground Care team members are enrolled in the September 2026 UNH T2 Green SnowPro Snowfighters Seminar, with training focused on environmentally responsible winter maintenance practices for parking lots, sidewalks, and commercial properties.
Talk Through Your Property, Request a Commercial Property Review!
Planning for the upcoming winter season? Complete the form below to connect with Ground Care’s Commercial Services team. Whether you’re evaluating your current snow and ice program, preparing an RFP, or looking for a dependable local partner, we’ll take the time to understand your property, answer your questions, and help determine the appropriate next step.
Ground Care Landscaping is located in North Andover, MA, and proudly serves the surrounding areas, including Andover, MA, Haverhill, MA, Newburyport, MA, Newton, NH, Plaistow, NH, and more!
