We have many years' experience working in winter maintenance
North East Gritters has built strong partnerships with local businesses, healthcare providers, property management companies, and industrial and retail parks.
Trusted Commercial Gritting Services for the North East of England
Protect More Than Your Business
Winter months bring picturesque snow-covered landscapes but also hazards like slips, trips, and falls at your workplace. At North East Gritters, we understand the importance of commercial gritting and snow removal for keeping your premises safe and accessible for people and vehicles. Our mission is to provide reliable winter gritting services to businesses across the North East of England.
Proactive Weather Monitoring for Optimal Gritting
The best time to perform gritting and salt spreading is before a freeze or snowfall hits. Partnering with advanced weather forecasters, we ensure our teams arrive ahead of falling temperatures. Prepared for unexpected cold snaps, our gritting teams respond promptly to help you stay operational and safe.
Comprehensive Commercial Gritting and Salt Spreading Services
We work with a wide variety of businesses, providing tailored commercial gritting solutions for:
Office Business Parks
Retail Parks
Industrial Parks
Healthcare Facilities
Logistics Centers
Schools and Education
Retail, Food & Hospitality Sectors
Sports and Leisure Venues
Construction Sites
Railways and Transport Hubs
Bus Parks
Historical Properties and Sites
If your business sector isn’t listed, we may still be able to help.
At North East Gritters, we provide commercial gritting services across Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Stokesley, Northallerton, Thirsk, York, and all areas of Tyne & Wear, Teesside, County Durham, and North Yorkshire.
Being a local gritting company allows us to respond quickly and tailor our services based on regional weather patterns. We’re committed to offering efficient and personalized gritting and snow clearance services to businesses in the area.
Expert Team and Reliable Service
Our gritting teams are fully trained and Safe Contractor Assured, ensuring safe and effective handling of winter conditions. They are briefed on all aspects of your site, down to the smallest detail, ensuring thorough salt spreading and gritting.
Stay Health & Safety Compliant
In an era of increasing litigation risks and accusations, compliance with safety standards is vital. Our commercial gritting services help you meet legal obligations under the Health & Safety HSE 1992 Act and the HSE Preventing Slips and Trips at Work Act 2005. By reducing the risk of accidents, we help safeguard your staff, visitors, deliveries, and customers while minimizing liability.
What Our Clients Say
Polite, prompt and reliable reminders when the weather is set to turn, advising the business of potential needs dependent on the severity of the weather.
Site Operations Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
A winter maintenance contract with North East Gritters ensures your property remains safe and functional during the colder months. It includes responsive gritting, GPS-tracked vehicles, and an online portal with all your data. We keep your grounds gritted, with snow clearance available upon request.
Gritting is crucial for ensuring safety and accessibility in icy and snowy conditions. It helps to prevent accidents, maintain access to properties, and allow daily activities to continue smoothly during winter weather.
We grit in the evening as it is typically more convenient for our clients. Evening gritting, based on the weather forecast, ensures that the ground is prepared for staff arrival the next day.
Our services cover the North East of England, areas such as Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Stokesley, Northallerton, Thirsk, York and indeed all areas of Tyne & Wear, Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire.
If you need our services in a different area, please contact us. We will explore the possibility of accommodating your request or provide alternative solutions.
Here’s an overview of the sectors we cover:
Office Business Parks
Retail Parks
Industrial Parks
Healthcare
Logistics Centers
Schools and Education
Food & Hospitality
Sports and Leisure
Construction
Railways
Bus Parks
Historical Properties and Sites
After gritting is completed, we will send you a Service Completion Report. This report provides assurance that your site is safe and fully prepared for any icy weather conditions.
North East Gritters use weather forecasts and real-time monitoring to determine the best timing for gritting operations. We receive a daily 24-hour forecast from our weather provider, which helps us decide which sites require service for that night. Sites are activated for gritting when the Road Surface Temperature (RST) is forecasted to be 0°C or below.
North East Gritters will collaborate with you to create and agree on a gritting plan. Using our professional mapping software, we will identify all areas that require service, including access roads and pathways.
Yes, North East Gritters provides comprehensive insurance coverage. While no company can completely remove liability from site owners, we can offer substantial protection. North East Gritters ensures all necessary insurances and fully auditable processes and procedures are in place to safeguard against liability.
If you require gritting services for your site, you can call us on 0191 300 2426 or email us. We can assess your needs and provide a tailored plan to suit you.
Ordering our Gritting Services
We work with our clients to create a tailored gritting and snow clearance plan, making sure everyone understands exactly what to expect. This personalised approach helps clients proactively manage their site and minimise business risks.
Location and Map out areas: North East Gritters will digitally map out a site and agree areas to be serviced.
Site Assessment: We will then attend your site and perform a physical gritting and snow clearance site survey. This allows us to identify any on-site features we need to be aware of when performing snow clearance.
Agreement: Once you’re happy with the plan, we’ll formalise the agreement, outlining the services and schedule.
On-Going Delivery: Our team will monitor weather conditions and carry out gritting services as needed, ensuring your premises stay safe and accessible throughout the winter season.
Request your winter maintenance quote
Request our gritting and snow clearance services to make sure that your site, employees & customers remain safe.
In a time when legal challenges are easily made, it's crucial to minimise risks to your staff, visitors, and customers as mandated by the HSE 1992 Act and the HSE 2005 Act on Preventing Slips & Trips at Work.
Our custom Gritting App thoroughly documents each visit with details and photos for the safety and records of our clients.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say about us
Very prompt service, daily weather updates
From day 1 this company has been very punctual with delivering a gritting service to our business centre. Daily weather updates, with the option to add a gritting service for that day is great and not a pushy company. Definitely recommend.
Full package service... from weather monitoring to site attendance
Since North East Gritters took over the site gritting I have had no complaints regarding slippery paths or roads. Every time we have a risk North East Gritters have attended site automatically and ensured we have a safe workplace in the morning.
The service provided has always been friendly & reliable
North East Gritters have looked after the gritting of our premises for 3 seasons now. They provide an excellent, friendly & reliable service.
Our Values
Benefits of Choosing North East Gritters.
Responsive & Reliable
Our gritting teams are available 24/7 to respond to any emergency gritting service needs, ensuring your premises are always safe and accessible throughout the winter.
Cost-Effective Gritting
As a local business, we offer competitive pricing for our gritting services without compromising quality - regardless of the size of your site.
Peace of Mind
We provide peace of mind by fully documenting all visits. We handle everything to keep your site safe in winter, so you can focus on your core business.