Snow Removal

Stay Safe and Accessible All Winter

Central Washington winters bring snow, ice, and freezing temperatures that can make properties hazardous and difficult to access. Vita Green LLC provides comprehensive snow removal services to keep your home or business safe, accessible, and protected throughout the cold months.

Why Professional Snow Removal Matters

Professional snow removal ensures safety by reducing slip-and-fall hazards on walkways and parking areas, maintains business continuity by keeping commercial properties accessible to customers and employees, protects your property from freeze damage to irrigation systems and plumbing, and saves time and effort during busy winter months. Attempting to handle snow removal yourself can be physically demanding and time-consuming, and improper winterization can lead to costly spring repairs.

Our Snow Removal Services

Snow Plowing

We provide prompt, reliable snow plowing for driveways, walkways, parking lots, and commercial properties. Our team monitors weather forecasts and responds quickly to winter storms, often clearing snow before you even wake up. We use appropriate equipment for each property size—from shovels and snow blowers for residential walkways to plows and loaders for large commercial lots.

Snow Blowing

Snow blowing is ideal for walkways, driveways, and areas where precision is important. We provide professional snow blowing services that remove snow effectively without damaging your landscape or hardscaping.

De-Icing & Anti-Icing

We apply de-icing materials to melt existing ice and anti-icing treatments to prevent ice formation. We use products that are effective at central Washington’s typical winter temperatures while being safer for concrete, vegetation, and pets than standard rock salt.

Irrigation System Winterization

This critical service protects your irrigation investment from freeze damage. We use compressed air to blow out all water from pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads. Even small amounts of residual water can freeze and crack components, leading to expensive spring repairs. We recommend scheduling winterization in late October or early November, before the first hard freeze.

Spring Start-Up Services

When winter ends, we return to inspect your irrigation system, test all components, and adjust settings for the new growing season. We identify and repair any winter damage before it becomes a bigger problem.

What to Expect

For Snow Removal:

1. Service Agreement: Choose from per-occurrence service
2. Trigger Depth: We’ll discuss when you want service to begin (typically 2-3 inches of accumulation)
3. Priority Response: Customers receive priority service during major storms
4. Clear Communication: We notify you when service is complete

For Winterization:

1. Schedule Appointment: Begin 1st of October
2. System Blow-Out: Our technicians systematically purge each irrigation zone
3. Controller Adjustment: We place your controller in rain/off mode for winter
4. Documentation: Receive confirmation that your system is winter-ready

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I schedule irrigation winterization? We recommend scheduling in early October to ensure availability. Services are typically performed from mid-October through early November, weather dependent. Don’t wait for the first freeze—by then it may be too late.

What happens if I don’t winterize my irrigation system? Water left in pipes and components will freeze and expand, causing cracks and breaks. Repairs in spring can be extensive and expensive, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars. Winterization is an essential preventive measure, not an optional service.

Do you provide 24-hour snow removal? For contract customers, we provide around-the-clock monitoring and response during winter storms. We prioritize commercial properties during business hours and residential driveways in early morning hours.

What de-icing products do you use? We primarily use calcium chloride and magnesium chloride products, which are effective at lower temperatures and less damaging than rock salt (sodium chloride). For areas near sensitive vegetation, we use specialized products or sand for traction.

How quickly do you respond to snowfall? Response times depend on storm severity and accumulation. For contracted services, we typically begin plowing when 2-3 inches accumulate, with most properties serviced within 2-4 hours of reaching trigger depth. Emergency services are available on a per-call basis.

Can I schedule both winterization and spring start-up together? Yes, we offer discounted package pricing when you schedule both services. This ensures your irrigation system is properly maintained and gives you peace of mind year-round.