Spring grit sweeping: clearing grit and sand after winter
The winter's gritting leaves kilos of grit behind. If it stays, it ends up in the lawn where it damages the mower, in the flower beds and in the stairwell. Spring grit sweeping is winter's last task and spring's first.
Short answer
When should the grit be swept up after winter?
When the snow is gone and the risk of night frost is over, in Stockholm usually from late March to mid-April. Grit and sand are then swept up from driveways, paths, steps, courtyards and car parks before they are trodden into lawns, flower beds and stairwells. Service Plus sweeps by machine on larger surfaces and by hand on steps and along edges, collects the grit and takes it away. Spring grit sweeping is included in our winter contracts and can be booked together with the spring cleanup.
What does spring grit sweeping include?
We sweep and collect all the grit and sand spread during winter:
- Machine sweeping of courtyards, car parks and longer paths
- Hand sweeping of steps, entrances, edges and around obstacles
- Collection and removal of grit and sand
- Clearing grit from drains and gutters where needed
- Sweeping of pavements along the property
Why not wait until summer?
Grit that is still there in May ends up in the lawn at the first mowing, throws up dust when it dries and makes stairwells and entrances dirty all spring. The municipalities sweep their streets in April for the same reason. Sweeping the courtyard straight after the snow melts is quicker and cheaper than picking grit out of flower beds in June.
Combine with the spring cleanup
Spring grit sweeping is ideally done the same day as the garden's spring cleanup: our cleanup specialist Lövet rakes the lawn, weeds the flower beds and sweeps the patio while the grit is collected from paths and driveway. With waste removal as an option, the plot is left completely clean.
Who is spring grit sweeping for?
- Homeowners with a gravel driveway and paths
- Housing cooperatives with courtyards and car parks
- Businesses with a customer car park
- Joint property associations with shared roads
Good to know
- We always bring our own equipment, machines and tools – you never have to think about gear or materials.
- As a private individual you pay half the labour cost: we deduct the RUT amount on the invoice and apply to Skatteverket for you.
- Free quote within 24 hours, no strings attached.
- We always leave the site clean and tidy.
Frequently asked questions about spring grit sweeping
Is spring grit sweeping included in the winter contract?
Yes. All our winter contracts end with spring grit sweeping once the snow is gone. It can also be booked separately.
Does spring grit sweeping qualify for the RUT deduction?
Yes, for private individuals. Sweeping and cleaning on the plot of your home qualify for a RUT deduction of up to 50% of the labour cost. Removal is not covered.
Can the grit be reused?
Swept-up grit is mixed with dirt and salt and is rarely suitable for new gritting. We take it to recycling.
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Book snow clearing
Tell us which surfaces need clearing and leave your contact details – Service Plus will get back to you within 24 hours with a quote or a proposal for a winter contract.
Winter guides
Snow removalWhere can snow be placed and what is a snow disposal site?
Rules on where snow piles may sit on a house plot or courtyard, and what happens when snow is instead taken to a snow disposal site in Stockholm.
Snow removalHow often does a housing cooperative need to grit its courtyard?
Ice control is governed by weather, not a calendar. See what determines the number of visits, why a fixed schedule isn't enough, and how a standby agreement works for your courtyard.
Snow removalWho is liable if someone slips on the pavement outside a property?
Who answers for a slip accident outside the house? Read about the duty under Stockholm City's regulations, when damages apply and how logged ice prevention protects owners.
Winter services from Service Plus
- Snow clearing for housing cooperativesSnow clearing and gritting of courtyards, entrances, garage entrances and walkways for housing cooperatives in Greater Stockholm.Read more
- Snow clearing for businesses and propertiesSnow clearing and gritting of car parks, entrances and loading zones for shops, offices and businesses in Greater Stockholm.Read more
- Gritting and de-icing – sand and saltGritting and de-icing of driveways, paths, steps, courtyards and car parks in Greater Stockholm with sand, grit or salt.Read more
- Roof snow removal and iciclesRoof snow removal and icicle clearing on houses, apartment blocks and commercial property in Greater Stockholm, with full safety equipment..Read more
- Winter contract with on-call serviceWinter contracts in Greater Stockholm: we come automatically once the snow reaches the agreed depth, clear, grit and document it.Read more
- Spring grit sweepingSpring grit sweeping in Greater Stockholm in March and April: we sweep up the winter's grit from driveways, courtyards and paths and take it away..Read more
- Snow removal for houses and terraced housesDriveway, paths, steps and entrance – on a winter contract or as a one-off call-out, with the RUT deduction.Read more
Spring grit sweeping in your municipality
- Grit sweeping in the City of Stockholm
- Grit sweeping in Solna
- Grit sweeping in Sundbyberg
- Grit sweeping in Nacka
- Grit sweeping on Värmdö
- Grit sweeping on Lidingö
- Grit sweeping in Danderyd
- Grit sweeping in Täby
- Grit sweeping in Vallentuna
- Grit sweeping in Österåker
- Grit sweeping in Sollentuna
- Grit sweeping in Järfälla
- Grit sweeping in Upplands Väsby
- Grit sweeping on Ekerö
- Grit sweeping in Huddinge
- Grit sweeping in Botkyrka
- Grit sweeping in Haninge
- Grit sweeping in Tyresö
- Grit sweeping in Södertälje
- Grit sweeping in Norrtälje
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