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We provide expert winter maintenance services that safeguard people, property, and reputation – ensuring your sites remain safe, accessible, and operational throughout the winter season.

90

depots nationwide

750

vehicles

9,000+

client sites annually

Being unprepared for winter can cost more than you think

Don’t let the risks of snow and ice put your people, operations, or reputation in danger.

Increased risk of slips, trips, and falls on untreated surfaces

Potential legal liabilities from accidents and injuries

Disruption or shutdowns caused by severe weather

Emergency costs from last-minute reactive visits 

Ongoing stress from unpredictable conditions 

Damage to brand reputation due to unsafe or inaccessible sites

Solving your winter maintenance challenges

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Winter gritting

Our flexible winter gritting services are activated by accurate, postcode-specific Met Office forecasts, ensuring surfaces are treated before ice forms. Visits are scheduled overnight for morning safety.

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snow clearance service

Snow clearance

When snowfall creates potential risks, we provide snow clearance services that minimise disruption and reduce the impact of severe weather – keeping your sites clear, safe, and fully operational.

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weather forecasting & monitoring service

Weather forecasting & activation alerts

Our service is powered by Met Office road surface temperature forecasting, with clear daily activation emails and completion confirmations – giving you peace of mind that service will only be activated when required.

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client liability protection

Liability protection & documentation

Every visit is fully documented with GPS tracking and time-stamped job sheets, providing a fully audited trail to support your duty of care, as well as assisting with any claims that may arise.

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Ice Master portal & 24/7 winter support

Ice Master portal & 24/7 winter support

Track services in real-time, access historic logs, and request additional visits – all from one easy-to-use online platform.

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A winter maintenance service you can rely on

Our nationwide winter gritting services are delivered through regional hubs, giving you the benefit of both scale and local expertise.

Experts in your sector

From retail parks, industrial sites to hospitals, we understand the operational and compliance pressures you face in winter.

Full UK coverage, delivered locally

With over 90 depots nationwide, and in excess of 750 vehicles, we maintain over 9,000 client sites annually.

Accredited & compliant

ISO, CHAS, SafeContractor, and Met Office Gold Quality Mark accredited.

Flexible pricing options

Choose cost-per-visit, fixed cost, or hybrid models to suit your budget and needs.

“I can honestly say the team at Nurture Winter Gritting are one of the best I have worked with. Thank you for ensuring we had a smooth winter. Sites were serviced, requests were met, and any issues were dealt with in a super speedy fashion, which meant our tenants and clients were very happy.”

FM Operations Manager, Workman LLP

When it comes to winter maintenance, our clients trust us to deliver reliable gritting services, snow management, and rapid response whenever the weather turns.

Keeping sites safe, clear, and open all winter – trusted by our clients nationwide, ready to do the same for you.

Effortless

3 simple steps to a safe, winter-ready site

Winter planning doesn’t need to be complicated. With Nurture Winter Gritting, getting started is simple, straightforward, and stress-free. We’ll take care of the detail – so you can focus on running your site or business with confidence.

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Tell us about your site

Tell us about your sites, risks, and requirements. Whether you manage one or multiple locations, our experienced team will quickly understand your needs and help you build a tailored winter maintenance plan.

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Choose your gritting plan and payment option

We offer a variety of flexible, reliable plans to suit your needs. Whether you prefer full-season coverage or a pay-per-visit approach, you’ll get the right balance of value, safety, and peace of mind.

3

Stay safe all winter long

After your plan is agreed, we take care of the rest. With round-the-clock support, accurate forecasting, instant alerts, and real-time tracking, you’ll have peace of mind that your sites, your compliance, and your people are in safe hands.

See how we’ve safeguarded clients like you

With nationwide coverage, Nurture Winter Gritting delivers expert winter maintenance services for a wide range of clients – from facilities managers and estate owners to universities, local authorities, retail, healthcare, and heritage sites.

Explore our case studies to see how we’ve kept sites safe, accessible, and compliant across public, private, and complex multi-site environments.

See how we’ve helped clients like you manage winter risks with confidence, reliability, and long-term peace of mind.

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Roadchef

With their operations classed as essential services, Roadchef faced the critical challenge of maintaining safe access to their sites in the harshest winter conditions. The expectations were high, and Nurture Winter Gritting exceeded them.

Chiltern Railways

Faced with rising costs, operational disruption and reactive winter maintenance, Chiltern Railways needed a smarter approach to keep their 32 stations, platforms and car parks safe during cold weather.

Compliant

Winter maintenance that keeps you open and compliant

Whether your priority is preventing accidents, keeping operations running, or safeguarding your reputation, our winter maintenance services give you complete peace of mind. At Nurture Winter Gritting, we combine nationwide scale with local delivery – ensuring every site, from busy city centres to remote rural locations, receives the same high standard of care.

We’re trusted by some of the UK’s most recognised organisations, including leading retailers, logistics providers, healthcare estates, local authorities, government sites, property managers and FM providers. Across every sector, our role remains the same: keeping people safe, protecting property, and ensuring business continuity during the toughest winter months.

With over 20 years’ experience, 90+ strategically located depots, and more than 750 specialist vehicles, we have the scale, expertise, and resilience to deliver consistent results – even in extreme weather. Every service is delivered by trained operatives, supported by Met Office Gold Standard forecasting, industry-leading compliance, and robust liability protection.

From gritting and snow management to salt supply, grit bins, live reporting, and 24/7 support – we’ve got winter covered. With flexible pricing and clear communication, you can focus on your business while we keep your sites safe, compliant, and ready for whatever the season brings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does your winter maintenance service include?

Our winter maintenance service covers proactive gritting, snow clearance and site-specific winter risk management. We treat agreed areas such as car parks, walkways, access roads, and loading bays, ensuring your site remains safe, compliant, and operational throughout the winter season.

How do you decide when gritting is required?

We use postcode-specific Met Office road surface temperature forecasts to trigger gritting when temperatures are predicted to reach the agreed threshold (typically 0°C). This ensures we grit only when necessary, helping to maintain safety while keeping costs under control.

Can you provide winter services for multiple sites across the UK?

Yes. We operate from over 90+ depots nationwide and have a fleet of more than 750 specialist vehicles, making us one of the UK’s largest winter gritting companies. Whether you have one site or a multi-site portfolio, we provide the same high standard of service.

How will I know my site has been treated?

Every visit is fully documented with a time-stamped job sheet and GPS-tracked service confirmation, accessible through our Ice Master portal. This provides a clear audit trail and supports compliance with your duty of care.

What type of salt do you use for gritting?

We use 100% white marine salt as standard for our winter maintenance services and is the preferred product in commercial environments because it:

  • Leaves no dirty residue indoors
  • Dissolves quickly and evenly
  • Is a sustainable product

We can also supply environmentally friendly and specialist alternatives on request – ideal for infrastructure-sensitive areas like upper-level car parks, mezzanines, or heritage surfaces.

Why do you only use salt for gritting?

We use salt for gritting because it is a highly effective, reliable, and widely proven method for preventing ice formation and keeping surfaces safe in winter. It is cost-efficient, readily available, and, when applied correctly, provides consistent results while supporting compliance with health and safety obligations.

How much salt do you apply?

Our calibrated spreaders apply between 20g and 40g of salt per square metre, depending on forecast severity. After rain or light snow, we increase the rate to ensure maximum site safety.

How does salt work to prevent ice?

Salt works by lowering the freezing temperature of water. It absorbs moisture and creates a brine solution, which helps stop ice from forming. Salt becomes more effective once crushed – increasing its surface area and moisture absorption. Pedestrian or vehicle movement after spreading enhances performance. However, salt does not generate heat, so in certain conditions, frost, ice, or snow may still settle despite treatment.

What areas of our site would you cover?

We will create and agree with the client a ‘gritting plan’. This is a mapped area using our professional mapping software which will visually detail all areas that require service. We will service all hard landscaped areas within the boundaries of the site.

Why can’t I see salt on my site after it has been gritted?

Salt is a natural product, and as it at its most effective when dissolved into a brine solution. This brine solution is much less likely to freeze (depending on temperatures). Therefore, especially in damp or wet conditions, the salt will dissolve more quickly and may not be visible on site the following morning. Additionally, is the salt has been crushed, through vehicle or pedestrian traffic, it will be much less visible, even in drier conditions.

Can you tailor winter maintenance to my business needs and budget?

Yes. We offer flexible service plans including cost-per-visit, fixed-cost, or hybrid 50/50 pricing models, so you can choose the level of cover and cost structure that suits your business.

How do your teams access my site?

Our operational teams will provide an overnight service between 6.00pm and 7.00am the following morning. If the site is locked during these times, then arrangements must be made for our teams to access the site. You can provide:

  • Keys or fobs, labelled with a secure site ID (not address)
  • Access codes, stored in our system and only viewable during service windows
  • Instructions for on-site security or signing-in procedures

If a service visit is attempted but access is not available, an access issues will be reported through the app, and notification sent to the client via email (this is the same for partial access). This will still be classed as a completed service visit and will be chargeable at the standard service rate for the site.

What about weekends, bank holidays and public holidays?

Our service is unaffected by weekends, bank holidays and public holidays.

Our service is available for the full duration of the winter season, irrespective of holidays etc.

What sectors do you work with?

We work with a wide range of sectors including retail, logistics, healthcare, education, local authorities, government sites, property management companies, housing associations, and heritage organisations.