Field Notes
Notes from the field
Storm write-ups, pricing honesty, ADA striping facts, and what actually keeps commercial pavement safe in a St. Louis winter — written by the people doing the work.
1-Inch vs. 2-Inch Snow Triggers in St. Louis
A lower trigger buys earlier intervention and usually more service events. A higher trigger reduces event count but accepts more accumulation before dispatch. The right choice depends on the property, not a slogan.
Rock Salt vs. Treated Salt vs. Calcium Chloride
Rock salt is the default workhorse, treated or pre-wetted salt improves activation and placement, and calcium chloride can support colder or faster-demand conditions. Pavement temperature and outcome matter more than the label.
St. Louis Residential Snow Pricing: Real Route Data
Our active residential route book shows a $119 median among 21 properties with an explicit stored rate. Here is the methodology, the limits, and what actually moves a driveway quote.