Snow removal and salting in Beaverton, Oregon is about the few days each winter when snow or freezing rain turns driveways, walkways and parking lots dangerous. Gorilla Property Services clears snow and treats walking surfaces so people can get in and out safely. Call 971-385-8011 to ask about service for your property.
What snow and ice look like in Beaverton
Beaverton does not get snow every week of winter. Most years bring only a handful of snow or ice days, and some winters bring almost none. When a winter storm does arrive, though, it can shut down a property quickly. A few inches of wet snow on a sloped driveway, or a glaze of freezing rain on front steps, is enough to make walking hazardous.
Because these events are occasional, most homes and many businesses here do not own the equipment to deal with them. That is when outside help is most useful.
Freezing rain and refreezing
Ice is often a bigger problem than snow. Freezing rain coats every surface in a clear glaze, and snow that melts during the day can refreeze into a slick layer overnight. Shaded walkways and north-facing steps stay icy long after sunny areas have cleared, which is common on tree-covered Beaverton lots.
What the service covers
- Clearing snow from driveways, walkways, steps and entrances
- Clearing parking areas and sidewalks at commercial properties
- Spreading de-icing material on walking surfaces to break up ice and slow refreezing
Homes and businesses
| Property | What usually matters most |
|---|---|
| Homes | A clear path from the front door to the street and a usable driveway |
| Apartment communities | Walkways, stairs and entrances that residents use every day |
| Retail and offices | Safe entrances and parking for customers and staff |
For businesses and property managers, it is worth setting up service before the winter starts, so your property is on the list when a storm is forecast rather than calling once the snow is already down.
Salting and de-icing
De-icing material is most useful when it goes down early, before snow packs into ice, or right after clearing so a thin layer of melt does not refreeze. We apply it to the surfaces people walk on, such as steps, ramps, walkways and entrances. Let us know about any surfaces that need special care, such as new concrete, natural stone or areas next to planting beds, so we can plan for them.
Planning ahead for winter
Because snow days in Beaverton are few and hard to predict, the time to arrange service is in the fall. Tell us which areas need to be cleared and in what order, where snow can be piled and whether you want de-icing on its own during an ice-only event.
Before the first storm
A little preparation helps: mark the edges of driveways and walkways that might disappear under snow, move vehicles where possible when a storm is forecast and keep gutters and downspouts clear so meltwater drains away instead of freezing across paths.
Ask about snow removal and salting
Tell us about your property, the areas you want cleared and whether it is a home or a business, and we will get back to you about service. Call 971-385-8011 or use the form on this page.
