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Who determines snow accumulation for service start and billing purposes?

Through our 24/7 state of winter readiness, our fantastic team and verifiable services, we look forward to earning your business!

We can't help it, we are thinking about snow again!

Joseph Pacocha

Jul 29, 20221 min read

We can't help it, we are thinking about snow again!

It has something to do with early morning sunrises occurring slightly later and later with each passing day.

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Let’s Talk SNOW!

I know what you are thinking, ……. SNOW?? …….. really……………… It hit over 90 degrees earlier today so what better way to mentally cool down...

SNOW PRO TIP – Store Your Opened Plastic Bag of Deicing Salt in One of These!

Joseph Pacocha

Dec 29, 20191 min read

SNOW PRO TIP – Store Your Opened Plastic Bag of Deicing Salt in One of These!

When applying bagged ice melt materials to sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, etc., it is very likely that at some point along the way,...

Joseph Pacocha

Feb 24, 20192 min read

Bagged or Bulk Salt?

Generally speaking, larger paved parking lot areas will be serviced using bulk material whenever possible. Bulk ice melt material...

Joseph Pacocha

Mar 30, 20171 min read

Contractor’s LEGOS!!

Whenever a contractor has to store bulk material in a somewhat orderly and cost effective manner (temporary or long-term), he often...

Joseph Pacocha

Jul 28, 20151 min read

Our new FAQ page!

Please check out our new frequently asked questions page on our website. As always, please be sure to contact Pacocha Landscaping...

Excellent Winter Weather and Snow Accumulation Forecasting Websites

Joseph Pacocha

Jan 30, 20151 min read

Excellent Winter Weather and Snow Accumulation Forecasting Websites

Here are a few fantastic websites that provide very detailed winter weather forecast information so you can prepare well in advance for...

Recommended Ice Melt Material……… Thunder Melt!

Joseph Pacocha

Nov 30, 20141 min read

Recommended Ice Melt Material……… Thunder Melt!

If you are responsible for winter maintenance (ice melting and plowing snow) at a northern Illinois commercial property, I highly...

Improved Snow Management Services: Provide unobstructed on-site areas to adequately accommodate snow

Joseph Pacocha

Oct 31, 20142 min read

Improved Snow Management Services: Provide unobstructed on-site areas to adequately accommodate snow

Whenever visiting a new prospective snow and ice management property, one of the first things we quickly notice is if there are any...

How much does 1 cubic yard of deicing salt weigh anyway?

Joseph Pacocha

Jan 28, 20141 min read

How much does 1 cubic yard of deicing salt weigh anyway?

Here is a experiment our team at Pacocha Landscaping Services did to verify how much rock salt (by weight) would fit in a 1 yard bucket.

Trust, but verify! Snow, sleet and ice accumulation reporting by a certified meteorologist

Joseph Pacocha

Dec 29, 20131 min read

Trust, but verify! Snow, sleet and ice accumulation reporting by a certified meteorologist

A very important part of our customer service approach at Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. is the ability to keep very detailed records...

On-site ice melt material storage for maximum application efficiency!

Joseph Pacocha

Nov 29, 20131 min read

On-site ice melt material storage for maximum application efficiency!

When we are planning to provide snow and ice management services at a large commercial property (in particular), we look at any/all...

On-Site Storage of Snow Fighting Equipment and Ice Melt Materials = Ultra Reliable Service!

Joseph Pacocha

Nov 23, 20121 min read

On-Site Storage of Snow Fighting Equipment and Ice Melt Materials = Ultra Reliable Service!

If you demand nothing less than prompt, efficient and cost effective snow and ice management services at your larger Chicago area...

Take your pick……… Choosing the best snow plowing and ice control contract for a Chicago winter!

Joseph Pacocha

Aug 19, 20122 min read