Ontario winters are unpredictable, and property managers know that snow and ice can create challenges overnight. A light snowfall may seem harmless at first, but once it melts and refreezes, walkways and parking lots can turn into skating rinks. For tenants, customers, and employees, this means safety risks and frustration. For property managers, it means liability, emergency repairs, and a damaged reputation.
What’s often overlooked is that neglecting snow and ice removal can have long-term consequences. Ice left untreated seeps into cracks in asphalt, causing costly damage come spring. Unsalted walkways aren’t just unsafe — they can also shorten the lifespan of surfaces. Small oversights in the winter months can snowball into major expenses later, and the cost of reactive work is always higher than proactive management.
