Articles
Contracts, ice control, liability, and winter prep, written for the people responsible for commercial properties in the Inland Northwest.
September 8, 2026
contractsWhat a Commercial Snow Removal Contract Should Include
Trigger depths, service windows, a site map, ice control, priority order, and insurance, here's what to look for before you sign a seasonal snow agreement for your property.
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September 1, 2026
insightsSlip-and-Fall Claims: What Your Snow Contract Should Say
When a claim lands on your desk months after a storm, the contract is the first thing anyone reads. Here's what should be in it before winter starts.
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August 25, 2026
guideAnti-Icing vs. De-Icing in Spokane's Freeze-Thaw Winters
Spokane's winters melt by day and freeze by night. Here's the difference between pre-treating and treating, and why a commercial property needs both.
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August 18, 2026
guideSidewalk Snow Rules for Commercial Properties in the Spokane Area
Public sidewalks along your frontage are generally your responsibility, and the clock starts when the snow stops. What commercial owners and HOAs should know.
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August 11, 2026
contractsHOA Snow Removal: A Board's Guide to Choosing a Contractor
Boards field the complaints, approve the budget, and carry the liability. Here's how to evaluate a snow contractor for your community before the first storm.
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August 4, 2026
tipsWhen to Haul: Signs Your Parking Lot Has Run Out of Room for Snow
Stacked snow doesn't stay put. Here's how to tell when relocation or haul-off is due, and why it's better planned in September than negotiated in February.
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July 28, 2026
tipsThe Fall Checklist: Preparing a Commercial Property for a Spokane Winter
The best winter programs are finished in October. Here's what property managers and boards should have done before the first flake.
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July 21, 2026
insightsHow 24/7 Storm Monitoring Works, and Why It Starts Before the First Flake
Being available around the clock isn't the same as being ready. Here's what happens between the forecast and the plow at a property under a monitored program.
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