Keep Every Walkway Clear This Winter

When snow piles up in the tight corners around your Grand Rapids property, plows can't reach the entrances, steps, and narrow pathways where people actually walk. Alfresco Landscapes provides shoveling that clears these critical areas so you, your family, and your guests can move safely from the driveway to the front door without tracking through snowdrifts or stepping onto ice patches that form overnight.

This service focuses on sidewalks, porches, decks, patios, stairways, and any space where machinery can't fit or where precision matters more than speed. Shoveling removes the layers of snow that settle after a plow pass, especially in spots that catch drifting snow or freeze quickly because they're shaded or exposed to wind. You get clear, dry surfaces instead of uneven trails packed down by foot traffic.

If you need shoveling added to your winter maintenance plan in Grand Rapids, reach out to discuss scheduling and coverage options.

When you schedule shoveling in Grand Rapids, crews arrive with wide-blade shovels, ice scrapers, and tools designed to work quickly without damaging stone pavers, wood decking, or decorative concrete. They start at entry points and work outward, clearing snow down to the surface so water drains properly instead of pooling and refreezing into slick patches.

After the snow is removed, you'll notice that your walkways stay accessible longer because the cleared surface doesn't trap moisture the way packed snow does. Alfresco Landscapes can coordinate shoveling with plowing and salting so your entire property receives consistent attention during storms and overnight events. This service works well for high-end residential properties and commercial buildings where appearance and safety standards require more than a single plow pass.

Shoveling also reduces the amount of de-icer needed because snow is removed before it compacts into ice. Crews handle decks, patios, and other spaces where salt or chemical melters might damage finishes or plantings nearby. Service timing depends on snowfall intensity, but most clients include hand shoveling in seasonal contracts that cover multiple visits per storm cycle.

Shoveling involves more planning than it might appear, especially when coordinating with other winter services and managing properties with varying layouts and priorities.

What areas are typically included in shoveling service?

How soon after snowfall does shoveling happen?

Why is hand shoveling necessary if plows already clear the driveway?

Plows leave snow along edges, around posts, near doors, and in corners where blades can't maneuver without causing damage. Hand shoveling

finishes what plows start, giving you full access to every part of your property.

What tools are used during shoveling?

How does shoveling reduce slip hazards?

Shoveling in Grand Rapids works best when included in a winter contract that combines plowing, salting, and pathway clearing into one coordinated plan. If you want reliable access to every part of your property this season, get in touch to review service options and scheduling.