Snow clearance tips

Keep your property clear from snow

Snow can make accessing your property difficult, but we've got a few tips on how to clear it.

If you do have a snowy or icy path or driveway that you want to clear, only do so if it won’t pose a risk to your safety and you feel confident enough to do it. You should also make sure you don’t make it even more dangerous by causing it to refreeze.

If you have any vulnerable neighbours, remember to check with them to see if they need any assistance as they may have difficulty clearing snow from their property themselves.

Here are a few things to consider when clearing snow:

  • It’s easier to move snow when it’s fresh and loose, so clear it as soon as possible
  • Be careful where you move snow to. Make sure you don’t cover any drains or someone else’s path
  • Once you’ve cleared the snow, you can then use table or dishwasher salt to stop the area from refreezing. Don’t use salt from salting bins as that’s needed to keep the roads clear. If you don’t have enough, you can use sand or ash instead. It won’t stop the cleared area from refreezing, but it should provide some grip under foot
  • If it’s easy to do so, clear any snow off your roof or patio overhang with an extendable brush (pulling the snow downwards very slowly and carefully). Don’t get up on the roof as that might be dangerous