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About Snow Plowing

Introduction

When winter arrives and paints the world with its icy brush, the beauty of the season often conceals the potential risks to your commercial property. Snow piling up, particularly in heavy snowfall areas, can be inconvenient and unsafe for both employees and customers. That’s where snow plowing comes in. This guide will delve into the intricacies of snow plowing, explaining the process, the benefits, the necessity of hiring professionals, and ensuring your commercial property is safe and accessible all winter long.

Understanding Snow Plowing

Snow plowing is more than just removing snow; it’s a strategic process that ensures safety and accessibility on your commercial property. Professional snow plowing companies employ specific techniques, depending on the amount of snowfall and layout of your property. They use advanced snow removal equipment to clear the paths, parking lots and other access areas on your premises. This approach not only makes your property safe but upscales its appearance even in the harsh winter months.

Top Benefits of Snow Plowing

Apart from ensuring safety and enhancing aesthetics, there are several other benefits to professional snow plowing for your commercial property. Firstly, it mitigates the risk of accidents and injuries that can occur due to slippery surfaces, saving you from potential liabilities. Secondly, it portrays your business as operational and open to customers, even under challenging weather conditions. Lastly, by hiring professional snow plowing services, you give yourself peace of mind knowing that your property is in competent hands, leaving you free to focus on your core business operations.

Identifying the Best Snow Plowing Services

Searching for “snow plowing near me” or “snow plow service near me” might flood you with numerous options, but selecting the best service is crucial. Always look for companies that are reputable and experienced, with good reviews and recommendations. Versatility in their service offerings, indicating they can handle a variety of situations, is a definite plus. On-the-spot estimates, environmentally friendly methods, and 24/7 availability are also worth considering when selecting a service provider.

Snow Plowing Companies Near Me

Before selecting a plowing service near you, it is essential to consider local factors. Understanding the regularity and intensity of local snowfall, the topography, and the local regulations can assist in making a sound decision. Snow plowers need to be familiar with local conditions and requirements in order to provide effective and lawful service. Thus, opting for ‘snow plowing companies near me’ increases the probability of getting a company that is well acquainted with your locality and can provide a customised service per your needs.

Why Hire Professionals for Plowing Snow Near Me

While the idea of doing it yourself might seem tempting, snow plowing is a task best left to the professionals. By hiring professional snow plowing services, you’re not just buying a service but ensuring an expertise-driven solution. These professionals have the right equipment, follow the correct techniques, and have extensive experience dealing with variations in snowfall and property layouts. They take the worry out of your winter, ensuring you and your clients can safely go about your daily activities.

Conclusion

To wrap it up, keeping your commercial property well-plowed and accessible in winter is not just a necessity, it’s a responsibility. The return on investment in professional snow plowing services goes beyond money; it ensures safety, portrays a good image of your business, and grants you serenity during the potentially turbulent winter months.

Contact Us for Snow Plowing Services

If you’re looking for ‘snow plowing near me’, look no further. Our certified and experienced team is ready to provide high-quality snow plowing services for your commercial property. To inquire further or book our services, feel free to reach out to us. Because when it comes to snow, we’re the experts!

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About Sterling Heights, Michigan

History

As a result of the War of 1812 and the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs, the area of the Michigan Territory which now makes up Sterling Heights was first surveyed by Deputy Surveyor Joseph Wampler; his survey was approved on February 20, 1818. Wampler had been one of two deputy surveyors of Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1816.

Originally created as part of Shelby Township in April 1827, it was broken off as Jefferson Township in March 1835. In March 1838, it was renamed Sterling Township.

Until the 1950s, Sterling Township was an agricultural area, largely devoted to growing rhubarb and other crops sold in Detroit. Road improvements led to decreased commute times and lower costs for the delivery of goods and services to and from businesses. The population increased when suburban homes were built for the workers in metropolitan Detroit’s booming automobile industry. When Sterling Township was incorporated as a city in 1968, “Heights” was added to the name to satisfy a state law that prevents incorporated municipalities from having the same name, as there was already a small village named Sterling in Arenac County.

Gerald Donovan became the first mayor of the city and F. James Dunlop became the first mayor pro-tempore. In the 1960s and 1970s, many residents came to live in Sterling Heights to work in automobile plants operated by Chrysler and Ford. Lakeside Mall opened in Sterling Heights in 1976.

The city is home to many groups of immigrants. It has received many people of eastern European origins, including ethnic Albanians, Bosnians, Croatians, Macedonians, Montenegrins, Poles, Serbians and Slovenians. After the 2003 U.S.-Iraqi War, millions of Iraqi citizens were displaced, particularly Iraqi Christians (Chaldean Catholics and Assyrians). Of these, 30,000-50,000 resettled in Sterling Heights, giving parts of the city the nickname “Little Nineveh”, especially around 15 Mile Road and Ryan.

Geography

Sterling Heights is a second-ring suburb, 14 to 20 miles (23 to 32 km) north of downtown Detroit. The city’s southern border is 6 miles (10 km) from Detroit’s northern border. The shape of the city is six miles long and miles wide. It is bordered to the south by the city of Warren, at its southwest corner by Madison Heights, to the west by Troy, to the north by Utica and Shelby Township, at its northeast corner by Macomb Township, to the east by Clinton Township, and to the southeast by Fraser.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sterling Heights has a total area of 36.72 square miles (95.10 km), of which 36.45 square miles (94.41 km2) are land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km), or 0.74%, are water. The Clinton River crosses the northeast part of the city, flowing east to Lake St. Clair east of Mount Clemens.

Climate

Sterling Heights features a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa). Summers are somewhat hot with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on average 8.6 days. Winters are cold, with temperatures not rising above freezing on 39.1 days annually, while dropping to or below 0 °F (−18 °C) on average 1.2 days a year.

Neighboring cities/towns

Main highways

Sterling Heights sits on two main thoroughfares:

State highways

  • M-53 commonly called Van Dyke Avenue or the Van Dyke Freeway (they split in the city, however, and rejoin to its north), which leads north into The Thumb of Michigan.
  • M-59, commonly called Hall Road once the freeway ends—which is the east–west connector from just north of Mount Clemens, through Utica as a surface road, and then becomes a limited access freeway to Pontiac, being the main northern connector between Macomb County and Oakland County. In Sterling Heights, large areas are devoted to retail and commercial development (e.g., Lakeside Mall).

Other main roads

  • Mound Road is an important north–south artery that runs continuously through the city. Overall, the road starts south in Hamtramck and runs up to 32 Mile Road in Romeo. The road ends briefly at River Bends Park in Shelby Township (becoming Auburn Road), and continues just north of 22 Mile Road.
  • East-west travel is mainly on the “mile roads,” beginning at 14 Mile Road through 20 Mile Road (M-59). 16 Mile Road, also known as Metro Parkway, is another major “mile road”. See Roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit.
  • Utica Road is an important diagonal connector that crisscrosses the city from southeast to northwest, going through the intersection of Dodge Park Road (across from the Sterling Heights city hall) via the first roundabout in Macomb County.
  • Dequindre Road is the border between the city of Sterling Heights and the city of Troy. It is also the border between the counties of Macomb and Oakland.
  • Hayes Road is the divider between Clinton Township (Between Utica Road and South of M59) and Fraser (Between Masonic and Moravian).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. Note
1940 3,648
1950 6,509 78.4%
1960 14,622 124.6%
1970 61,365 319.7%
1980 108,999 77.6%
1990 117,810 8.1%
2000 124,471 5.7%
2010 129,699 4.2%
2020 134,346 3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2020 census

Sterling Heights, Michigan – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 111,743 108,750 106,149 89.77% 83.85% 79.01%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,602 6,638 8,709 1.29% 5.12% 6.48%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 239 246 200 0.19% 0.19% 0.15%
Asian alone (NH) 6,100 8,713 10,935 4.90% 6.72% 8.14%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 35 16 13 0.03% 0.01% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 122 158 337 0.10% 0.12% 0.25%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 2,965 2,655 4,728 2.38% 2.05% 3.52%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,665 2,523 3,275 1.34% 1.95% 2.44%
Total 124,471 129,699 134,346 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 129,699 people, 49,451 households, and 34,515 families living in the city. The population density was 3,552.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,371.6/km2). There were 52,190 housing units at an average density of 1,429.5 per square mile (551.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 85.1% White, 5.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 6.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 49,451 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 124,471 people, 46,319 households, and 33,395 families living in the city. The population density was 3,397.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,311.6/km2). There were 47,547 housing units at an average density of 1,297.6 per square mile (501.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.70% White, 1.30% African American, 0.21% Native American, 4.92% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. 1.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Ancestries: Polish (19.0%), German (14.4%), Italian (12.5%), Macedonian (5.7%), English (5.0), Chaldo-Assyrians (20.7%), American/US (4.0%) and Irish(4.0).

In 2000, there were more people in Sterling Heights born in Iraq than any other foreign country. In that year there were 5,059 people in Sterling Heights born in Iraq. The next three largest nations of foreign birth were North Macedonia at 1,723, Italy at 1,442 and Poland at 1,427. Now in 2020, there are an estimated 50,000 Chaldeans in the city.

There were 46,319 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,494, and the median income for a family was $70,140. Males had a median income of $51,207 versus $31,489 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,958. About 4.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Sterling Heights is served by two public school districts: Utica Community Schools, which serves the northern half of the city, and Warren Consolidated Schools, which serves the southern half of the city. Utica operates two high schools in the city, Stevenson High School and Henry Ford II High School, while Warren Consolidated only operates one in Sterling Heights High School. Additionally, Parkway Christian School, a private K-12 Christian school, is also located in the city.

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