Understanding how we predict, plan and carry out winter gritting operations.
Throughout the winter season, typically between 1st November and 31st March, we monitor the weather 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We use detailed data from the Met Office along with additional forecasting systems to track changing conditions in real time.
Using your site postcode, we access precise local weather predictions including actual and expected air and ground temperatures. This allows us to accurately determine when frost or ice is likely to form using our internal Ice Prediction System.
If frost, ice or snow is forecast — or if wet surfaces are expected to fall to 0°C or below — we will notify you of the potential hazard. This alert allows us to put a preventative gritting plan in place for the night ahead.
Clients can receive updates via email, phone, SMS or other preferred communication methods to ensure you're always aware of upcoming weather risks.
Our preventative road and pathway gritting is typically carried out between 6pm and 7am. This ensures minimal disruption to your business operations and maximum surface safety for staff, customers and vehicles arriving the following morning.
Rock salt lowers the freezing point of water, preventing ice from forming in the first place — which is far more effective and safer than dealing with ice after it has developed.
During periods of heavy snowfall or unexpected freezing conditions, reactive gritting or snow clearing may be required during the day. Our teams are equipped to respond quickly, helping ensure your business remains open, operational and safe despite adverse conditions.
Whether it's clearing car parks, pathways, access roads or loading bays, we work efficiently to restore safe movement across your site.
Understanding how the gritting process works helps you see the level of planning, monitoring and rapid response that keeps your site safe. Our proactive approach ensures risks are reduced long before ice forms — and that you're fully supported throughout every winter event.