City-smart snow response
City winters in East Palo Alto, CA demand precision: we plow clean lines, shovel every entry, and salt smart so shoppers and commuters stay safe.
We pre-plan alleys, loading zones, and curbside parking so nothing is blocked.
Our culture is built on respect: clear communication with owners, careful edges near glass and landscaping, and quiet equipment choices for early morning pushes. We keep backup equipment staged within the city to avoid downtime if a machine needs service.
We greet tenants and managers with quick updates, not loud engines.
GPS dispatch plus before-and-after photos.
Fully insured crews with background checks and ID badges.
We match equipment to the block: compact plows for tight lanes, walk-behind blowers for long sidewalks, and hand crews for stairs and vestibules.
Attention to window wells, planters, and signage bases.
Drainage checked so melt runs away from doors and elevators.
Docks, freight corridors, and alley access cleared early.
Follow-up sweeps in drifting or shaded areas.
We run quiet where we can, move quickly where we must, and always finish with clean edges and clear entrances. When ice threatens, we adjust blends; when plows push windrows onto your curb, we return to reopen; when temps swing, we sweep again so overnight refreeze does not surprise early commuters.
Storm desk tracks traffic patterns and reroutes in real time
Cones and markers on active walks
Clear scope with options for zero-tolerance, per-push, or seasonal
We log lessons after each storm to make the next one smoother
Retail owner in East Palo Alto, CA: Customers walked in without dodging slush, and they sent photos before I arrived.
Clinic director in East Palo Alto, CA: ADA ramps were double-checked and photographed.
Property manager in East Palo Alto, CA: They worked around our delivery window and returned to reopen the crosswalk.
We start with a site walk to mark hydrants, drains, curb cuts, and stacking spots, capturing photos for the route book. We debrief after each storm to tighten the plan for the next one.
We move when your trigger hits or when ice risk demands pre-treat.
We brief crews on each buildings sensitive spots.
We sweep away melt pools and reopen crosswalks if windrows form.
Every visit comes with photos, timestamps, and melt data.
Our standard is usable, slip-resistant pavementnot just a pass with a plow. We carry reserve melt and fuel in the city to avoid supply hiccups when storms stack up. You can reach a real person on our storm desk any hour the weather turns.
We keep hydrants, bike racks, and bus stops clear so the block keeps moving. Accessibility matters: ADA ramps, tactile strips, and crosswalk entries get double sweeps; handrails are brushed so grip stays strong; shaded stairs get extra melt during temperature swings. After the storm, we walk the site: draining melt away from doors, checking for thin ice near gutters, and tidying pile edges so the block looks cared for.