Winter Services
Winter is a time of year where most people feel less active and want to hide from the howling wind and freezing conditions outdoors. However, it is in the meanwhile also a time of greater maintenance obligations. If you live or cottage in Muskoka, then you know that the snow is coming whether you like it or not. We, at Muskoka Property Management, can take the pressure off and take care of your property in the winter. We offer flexible packages that allow you to pick and choose which service suits you best. Take a look at what we can provide for you.
- Driveway, Sidewalk, Walkway and Porch Snow Removal
- Salting & Sanding of Ice Surfaces
- Roof Shoveling
- Winter Watch /Home & Cottage Inspection
- Installation of Bubblers
Driveway, Sidewalk, Walkway and Porch Snow Removal
Our snow removal services range from complete driveway and walkway blowing and plowing to roof shoveling as part of our winter watch program. The level of service is dependent on your winter usage schedule of your Muskoka property. If you plan to visit your cottage for a winter engagement, perfect, we can ensure that the snow is removed ahead of time. If you want season long snow removal for a permanent residence, again the scale and schedule of our snow removal can be adapted to suit your continuing needs. We use signs to mark different areas of your property so that nothing is damaged in the process of snow removal. Satisfaction is our promise to you.
Salting & Sanding
This is an important part of protecting yourself and your guests in the winter. A slip on some ice may cause a lasting bodily injury and perhaps a costly lawsuit by a stranger. We are very diligent about snow removal and dealing with ice so our clients never have to worry. While our salt solution is working on removing ice we use safety signs to indicate the slippery areas. We are naturally fully insured to cover any liability in your place. Never again worry about icey surfaces reducing the enjoyment of your property.
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In winter the snow on your roof can accumulate greatly. Since your roof is not readily accessible it may be easy to put off until later, however that can become costly if damage begins to occur. Once snow reaches a few feet you may be at risk of ice damming along your eaves and flashing or your roof could collapse under the shear weight. When you hire Muskoka Property Management you hire professionals to take care of the job. The mounds of snow make it tricky to maneuver on the roof top but our team is well-equipped for the task. Not only do we have the proper techniques for fast and easy snow removal, but we also have the knowledge and equipment to be sure the job is done safely. Climbing up on a roof in the middle of winter is not a task you would want to try for the first time. Let us do it for you.
Winter Watch/Home & Cottage Inspection
If you are like 40% of the residents of Muskoka, you are a seasonal resident. For all or most of the off-season your property stands unused and unmanaged. This is where Muskoka Property Management comes in. We can monitor and maintain your property on a strict or flexible schedule. Some residents want their properties checked weekly or bi-weekly; others want daily inspection and maintenance. Many insurance policies even require a regular check-up. We can flexibly provide any winter watch services you desire. After a massive winter storm, nothing beats a phone call from Muskoka Property management saying that everything is ok.
Installation of Bubblers
Are you tired of returning to your cottage in the spring only to find that the ice has ripped and warped your dock? If you install a deck bubbler you won’t experience the headache of repairing ice damage to your dock again. The way it works is that a small motor is submerged just off your dock that fans the water throughout the entire winter season. Since the water is constantly moving the ice does not have a chance to build up and heave your dock. We take the time to solidly mark the area so that it remains visible throughout the winter to ensure safety of anyone who encounters the device. We make sure to check up on them regularly to observe and report on their success and to make adjustments where necessary. Dock bubblers are a great invention and we are proud to be introducing them to our clients.