Welcome to Our Blog
Welcome to the official blog of Stafforshire Gritting. As a family-run business based in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, we’ve spent years navigating the unique winter challenges of the Potteries, the Staffordshire Moorlands, and the rural lanes of Cheshire.
Whether you are a business owner in Crewe looking to protect your staff, or a site manager in Stafford preparing for the first frost, our blog is here to help. Explore our latest guides on commercial gritting, snow clearing regulations, and pro-tips for keeping your premises safe and operational through the coldest months of the year.
The Essential Commercial Winter Readiness Checklist
A 10-Point Guide for Facilities Managers & Business Owners in Staffordshire & Cheshire Winter weather in the Midlands and North West can be unpredictable. From the high ground of the Staffordshire Moorlands to the busy industrial estates of Crewe and Stoke, being unprepared for ice and snow can lead to
Is Your Business Ready? The Importance of Professional Gritting in Staffordshire & Cheshire
When the frost hits the A50 or the Potteries get that first dusting of snow, is your car park a safe entry point or a skating rink? For businesses across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, winter isn’t just a change in weather—it’s a logistical and legal challenge. Whether you manage a
Why Local Matters: The Family-Run Difference in Staffordshire & Cheshire Winter Maintenance
When the Met Office issues a warning for ice and snow across Staffordshire and Cheshire, business owners and facilities managers start sweating. You know the risks: slip-and-fall accidents, staff unable to park safely, and the costly prospect of closing your doors for the day. You need a gritting partner you
Our Services
Save time, stress, and money with our contract services
Gritting Services
We provide a full range of gritting services for car parks, industrial yards, footpaths, and residential areas. Using top-notch equipment and the latest GPS technology, we make sure your property stays safe.
- Scheduled based on local weather triggers.
- Pre-treatment before the ice forms.
- Automated evening and night-time deployments.
Snow Clearing Services
If the weather turns really bad, we’re ready with tractors and ploughs to clear the snow. We prioritise our gritting customers’ sites, but we’ll do our best to handle emergency work whenever possible.
- Mechanical ploughing for large car parks.
- Manual clearing for paths and doorways.
- Relocation or removal of snow piles.
Our Simple Working Process
A quick call is all it takes to start the process .
Step 1
Contact Us
Get in touch with us to make an appointment for one of our team to visit you.
Step 2
Site Visit
We will visit your site to assess your requirements and discuss your needs.
Step 3
Quotation and Implementation
We will give you a breakdown of our required services and cost and if you are happy we will setup an agreed plan of action.
24-hour winter maintenance Staffordshire & Cheshire
We cater to all types of businesses and will advise prospective clients as to which winter maintenance plan might best suit their individual needs. Staffordshire Gritting Service utilises the latest weather forecasting systems – the most accurate means of forecasting site specific ground conditions in the UK. Using an agreed temperature trigger, operators can pre-empt adverse conditions and treat your premises before snow and ice forms on the ground. This preventative approach is often more effective than treating a site already inundated with snow and ice.