Serving the Columbus Metro from Lewis Center, OH

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Snow & Ice Management

Cleared Before You Need to Leave

Central Ohio winters do not arrive on a schedule. We clear drives and walkways for residential and commercial properties, salt for ice, and come back through a storm rather than making a single pass and calling it done.

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Snow being cleared from a walkway during accumulation

Through the Storm

One Pass Is Rarely Enough

A single clearing early in a long storm leaves you snowed in by evening. For significant snowfall we plan return visits so the property stays usable as accumulation continues. Ice is the other half of the job — a cleared surface that refreezes overnight is arguably more dangerous than one still covered in snow, which is why salting matters as much as plowing.

  • Drives and walkways

    Driveways, sidewalks, entries, and paths cleared — including the walkway routes people actually use to reach the door.

  • Salting for ice

    Salt applied to cleared surfaces to manage refreeze, which is the real hazard after an overnight temperature drop.

  • Residential and commercial

    Homes and business properties alike, including the walkway salting that commercial sites need for safe access.

What's Included

Every Winter Service Includes

Storm Monitoring

We watch incoming weather and plan service around the timing and size of the system.

Early Clearing

First pass timed so the property is usable at the start of the day rather than after the commute.

Return Visits

Follow-up passes through longer storms so accumulation does not undo the first clearing.

Walkway and Entry Clearing

Paths, steps, and entries cleared, not just the driveway — access to the door matters most.

Salt Application

Salting on cleared surfaces to manage ice and overnight refreeze.

Care Around Hardscape

We know what is under the snow because in many cases we built it, and we work accordingly.

How It Goes

Booked, Monitored, Cleared

  1. 01

    Set Up Before Winter

    We walk the property, agree what gets cleared and salted, and note obstacles while the ground is still visible.

  2. 02

    Storm Watch

    Incoming weather monitored so service is planned around timing and expected accumulation.

  3. 03

    Clearing

    Drives, walkways, and entries cleared, with the route planned so snow is not piled where it blocks access.

  4. 04

    Salting

    Salt applied to cleared surfaces to manage ice and refreeze.

  5. 05

    Return Passes

    Additional visits through longer storms so the property stays usable as snow continues.

We hired Michael and the team at Emerald Crest Landscaping last winter when one of the big storms was coming in. They were there bright (dark?) and early to get the first pass at the snow, and then came again later to get everything cleared away. They came back and make sure the job was done even after issues with their equipment. Thanks Emerald Crest for sticking with it.

Amy Collins

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Winter Storm Clearing

Winter FAQ

Snow & Ice Management, Answered

Do you serve commercial properties?

Yes. Business properties are regular winter work for us, including walkway clearing and salting where safe public access is the priority.

How many times do you come during a storm?

As many as the storm requires. A single pass at the start of a long snowfall leaves you stuck by evening, so return visits are planned for significant accumulation.

Do you salt as well as clear?

Yes. Salting is applied to cleared surfaces to manage ice and overnight refreeze — a cleared surface that ices over is more dangerous than uncleared snow.

Do I need to book before winter?

It is strongly recommended. Setting up in advance means we have walked the property, know where obstacles and hardscape are, and can service you when a storm actually arrives.

Will clearing damage my pavers?

We work carefully around hardscape and are familiar with these properties — in many cases we installed the patio or walkway ourselves and know exactly what is under the snow.

Book Before Winter

Get on the Snow List Early

Set up winter service before the first storm so your property is on the route when it matters.