Eco-Friendly Gritting: Protecting Our Planet
There’s no doubt that gritting and salting the roads of the United Kingdom is a vital part of preparing for the winter months. Highway England stores 280,000 tonnes of gritting salt alone, and an estimated 2 million tonnes are used to grit the UK’s road each year – without which the economy would lose around […]
Unlocking the Power of Weather Expertise for Winter Maintenance Services
Winter maintenance services require precise decision-making and accurate weather predictions to ensure safe and efficient operations. At AccuGrit, we understand the significance of weather conditions in this crucial domain. That’s why we have invested in our in-house meteorological expert, James Berry, who brings knowledge and experience to the table. This blog post will explore the […]
AccuGrit’s Ultimate Guide to Keeping Safe During a Snowstorm in the UK
In the face of a snowstorm in the UK, AccuGrit’s ultimate guide to keeping safe provides invaluable expertise to ensure you confidently navigate wintry conditions. As a leading national provider of gritting services and snow removal solutions, we understand the importance of prioritising safety during extreme weather events. With our guidance, you’ll be equipped with […]
Winter Maintenance Case Study – Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Introduction: AccuGrit takes immense pride in providing top-notch winter maintenance services to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals during the challenging winter months. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction, AccuGrit ensures the hospitals’ premises remain accessible and hazard-free for patients, staff, and visitors throughout the winter season. AccuGrit employs an advanced weather monitoring system […]
ESG in Winter Gritting: What You Need to Know.
Winter gritting is an essential service provided by local authorities and contractors to keep roads, pathways, and other public areas clear of snow and ice during the winter months. While the primary focus is on safety, it’s essential to consider the environmental impact of the materials and methods used. That’s where ESG comes in. ESG, […]
How We Ensure Our Clients Are Protected Over the Winter Months
As working with a winter maintenance contractor is critical for the operational continuality of businesses during the winter months, it is essential to understand how you will be supported and that customer satisfaction is met when snow and ice events occur. Therefore, as we end another successful main winter gritting and snow clearance season, […]
Dean is on the Verge…
Not only is Dean heavily involved in supporting Ormiston Families and later this year participating in the ‘Whole Hog’ for them but being MD at AccuGrit has quite literally sent him to the verge, as he volunteers with Road Nature Reserves Suffolk (RNRS). Road Nature Reserves are stretches of roadside verges that support populations of […]
Our UK 2021 Summer Weather Prediction
Considered quintessentially British, comfortably beating traits such as queuing politely and eating fish & chips, the hot topic of conversation amongst UK residents is always the current weather status and what is imminently forecasted. Now, with the pandemic restricting overseas holidays and wanting to catch up with family and friends after a long lockdown, our […]
Snow in April!
April has been a cold month and we have to date had teams gritting on every day somewhere in the UK. We’ve also experienced snow to many areas of the UK but snow clearing hasn’t been required as gritting that had taken place was sufficient in keeping the sites Ice and Snow free. Snow in […]