Reliable Snow and Ice Clearance Service
Property owners are liable for any violations of applicable health and safety regulations relating to their building. During the winter months (November to April), this includes snow clearance and gritting. From the exact times and conditions under which these regulations apply to the list of legally permitted gritting agents, there are plenty of specific details to remember. Let us look after your snow clearance and gritting needs, and you won’t have to worry about getting them right.
Our Services include
- Snow and ice clearance between 1 Nov and 30 Apr
- Record-keeping and reporting of all gritting activities (Streubuch)
- Compliance with statutory regulations regarding the use of gritting agents
- Removal of gritting agents after 7 consecutive days without frost
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All your questions around snow and ice clearance in Berlin answered
Owners are liable for snow clearance and gritting
Liability for snow clearance and gritting of footpaths adjacent to the building lies with the owner(s), leaseholder(s), usufructuaries’ and/or holders of a registered right-of-way.
Liability applies to adjacent footpaths
In Berlin, liability for snow clearance and gritting applies to any footpaths adjacent to the building to the required width. If there are no footpaths near the building, a part of the road must be gritted and cleared for pedestrians. Bus stops and the areas around them are exempt from this regulation – it’s the BSR’s job to keep them clear of snow and ice.
Clearing widths vary according to road size
Footpaths must be cleared to a width of 1.00 metre (3ft) on smaller roads or 1.50 metres (5ft) on main arteries and many shopping streets. There are special regulations in place for roads such as Kurfürstendamm, where footpaths have to be cleared to a width of 3 metres (10ft).
Obligations are transferable
Obligations relating to snow and ice clearance may be transferred to third parties. Property owners who are unwilling or unable to keep footpaths adjacent to their buildings free of snow and ice are legally obliged to commission an appropriate individual or company to do so.
Piling it high is against the law
When clearing roads and footpaths, it’s illegal to pile up snow next to pedestrian crossings, intersections and T-junctions high enough to obstruct the view of drivers and pedestrians. It’s also against the law to pile snow in the gutter, on top of drain covers, in front of exits and entrances, on cycle paths and around bus stops.
Hefty fines for non-compliance
Failure to comply with snow clearance and gritting regulations constitutes an administrative offence and can result in a third-party provider being commissioned at the owner’s expense, in addition to a fine of up to 10,000 euros. Property owners who fail to comply with applicable regulations are also liable for any accidents that cause damage to life and limb and may be subject to criminal proceedings for causing bodily harm.
Let us take care of snow and ice for you in Berlin
We will be happy to take care of your obligations relating to snow clearance and gritting for your building(s). You can always trust us to do everything we can to clear and grit footpaths as quickly as possible, so you won’t need to worry about slips and trips outside your property.
Additional Services
We provide dedicated caretakers who can offer solutions for any issue, however big or small. Take advantage of our caretaker services to keep your tenants happy.
Whether it’s stairways, arcades, basements, attics or any other parts of your property that need cleaning – our cleaning team will take care of every nook and cranny of your building.
We provide professional waste management services to make sure your container bank doesn’t look like a rubbish tip.
From expert lawncare and professional tree maintenance services to ingenious irrigation systems, you can always rely on us to keep your exterior facilities neat and tidy.
