09/28/2026
Winter preparation starts long before the first snowfall.
This week’s industry briefing highlighted several developments that commercial property owners should be watching:
⛽ Diesel prices remain near record highs across Michigan and Indiana, affecting equipment operation, deliveries and overall service costs.
🧂 Kalamazoo recently secured road salt through a large municipal contract. Smaller commercial buyers will typically pay considerably more once delivery, storage and handling are included.
🌧️ A warmer, wetter start to October is expected, which means grounds maintenance and fall cleanups will continue while winter equipment preparation happens behind the scenes.
At Precision Grounds Co., we monitor fuel, material pricing, weather patterns and industry changes because dependable service requires more than showing up when it snows. It requires planning, purchasing and preparing before conditions turn.
Commercial property owners: Do you know how your contractor is preparing for rising costs, material availability and winter response?
If your property still needs a snow and ice management plan, now is the time to schedule a site walkthrough—not after the first storm is in the forecast.
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