Sweeping services
Winter traction sand and gravel cleared from stalls, drive lanes, curbs and islands.
Weekly, monthly or seasonal visits set to your traffic and budget.
Public lots, facility grounds and pathways for municipalities and summer villages.
Sand cleared away from drains and gutters so meltwater can run off.
Included before every sealcoat, crack seal and line painting job.
Material is collected and hauled off site, not pushed into the corners.
Why sweeping protects your pavement
By April, most Alberta lots carry a layer of traction sand and gravel. Every tire grinds that grit into the surface like sandpaper, and it packs into catch basins so meltwater pools instead of draining. Standing water is what finds its way into cracks and softens the base.
A proper spring sweep removes the grit, opens the drains and gives you a clear look at what winter did to the pavement. It is also the first step of every sealcoat and line painting job, because coatings only bond to clean asphalt.
Suggested sweeping schedules
A starting point. We set the final schedule around your traffic, landscaping and budget.
| Property | Spring cleanup | Through the season |
|---|---|---|
| Retail & restaurants | Yes | Weekly to monthly, where first impressions count |
| Condominiums & residential complexes | Yes | Spring and fall, plus before resident events |
| Industrial yards & warehouses | Yes | Monthly, more often around docks and gravel transitions |
| Municipalities & summer villages | Yes | Spring program, then as needed for events and facilities |
| Churches, schools & institutions | Yes | Spring and fall |
| Acreage driveways & private lanes | Yes | Once a year in spring |
How a sweep runs
- 1Schedule around youEarly mornings, evenings or weekends so the lot stays usable.
- 2Gutters, edges and drainsCurb lines, gutters, islands and catch basins blown out first, so the material ends up where the sweeper can pick it up.
- 3Sweep the main areaStalls, drive lanes and entrances cleared of sand, gravel and litter.
- 4Haul away and reportDebris removed from site, with photos and notes on any new cracks or potholes.
Sweeping questions
When should spring sweeping happen?
As soon as the snow is gone and the lot is dry, usually April to May in Central Alberta. Booking over the winter gets you on the early part of the schedule.
Is sweeping included with sealcoating or line painting?
Yes. Every sealcoat, crack sealing and striping job starts with a full sweep and blow-out, because coatings and sealant only bond to clean pavement.
Can sweeping be bundled with other maintenance?
Yes, and it’s the most efficient way to do it. A spring visit can cover the sweep, a crack and pothole inspection and crack sealing, with sealcoating and restriping later in the summer.
Do you sweep for municipalities and summer villages?
Yes. We take on spring cleanup and as-needed sweeping of public lots, facility grounds and pathways, and can price it as a seasonal program.
Book your spring sweep
Tell us the property, roughly how big it is and how often you’d like it swept. We’ll send back a price for a one-time cleanup or a seasonal program.