Solvo Hazard Prevention - Safety & Savings Insights

The Cost of Neglect

Neglecting routine hazard prevention costs businesses far more than scheduled maintenance.

According to national facility-management and insurance data:

Slip-and-fall claims average $20,000–$40,000, and can exceed $100,000 for severe injuries.
Sidewalk and lot degradation from weeds, root intrusion, and freeze-thaw cycles costs property owners an average of $2,500–$8,000 per repair section.
Blocked gutters cause water intrusion, leading to roof damage averaging $1,000–$3,000, and foundation repairs reaching $5,000–$15,000.
Businesses lose an estimated $250–$400 per hour in payroll inefficiency when employees are redirected from their actual job duties to perform untrained maintenance tasks.

Simply put: small, recurring hazards create large, avoidable expenses when not handled proactively.

LotGuard Service Savings

How Weeds Increase Costs

Unchecked vegetation leads to:

Pavement cracking from root intrusion and expansion.
Accelerated erosion around walkways and curbs.
Higher resurfacing costs due to early pavement failure.
Poor first impressions, reducing customer trust and perceived cleanliness.
Cracks from weeds that often lead to $3,000–$10,000 in lot repairs.
Asphalt replacement which is 15–25% more frequent when vegetation isn’t controlled.

How LotGuard Saves You Money:

Prevents early pavement failure and costly crack repair.
Reduces overall maintenance spend by eliminating root-related damage.
Eliminates the need to train or equip employees for seasonal maintenance tasks.
Keeps the property looking professionally maintained year-round.

IceGuard Service Savings

Costs of Winter Neglect

Improper or incomplete ice management leads to:

Slip-and-fall injuries averaging $20k–$40k in claims.
ADA non-compliance risks.
Uneven melting that re-freezes and worsens hazards.
Damage to concrete from over-salting or incorrect salt application.

Plow companies do not deice walkways, entrances, or pedestrian zones — the areas where injuries happen.

How IceGuard Saves You Money:

Provides complete pedestrian-area coverage (not offered by plow services).
Reduces risk exposure by ensuring walkways are treated proactively and consistently.
Prevents re-freezing caused by improper employee salting.
Eliminates the cost and liability of having untrained staff perform ice management.
Maintains ADA accessibility standards and improves customer safety.

GutterGuard Service Savings

Costs of Poor Drainage

When gutters clog, the downstream effects are extremely expensive:

Water overflow leads to foundation cracks, averaging $5,000–$15,000 in repairs.
Roofline rot or fascia damage costs $800–$3,000 to fix.
Pooling water near entryways increases slip risk and accelerates concrete deterioration.

How GutterGuard Saves You Money:

Prevents drainage-related structural damage and costly water intrusion.
Extends the lifespan of roofing, walkways, and exterior infrastructure.
Ensures safe water flow away from customer entrances.
Keeps employees focused on their actual roles instead of hazardous ladder work.

The Hidden Cost of Using In-House Labor

Businesses commonly underestimate:

Lost productivity when staff are diverted from core roles.
Injury risk when employees perform maintenance outside their training.
Inconsistent application leading to recurring hazards.

On average:

Businesses lose $250–$400 per hour in productivity when employees handle weed, gutter, or ice maintenance.
Untrained maintenance tasks increase injury incidents by 30–45%.

Why Professional Preventative Care Pays Off

Solvo services provide:

Consistent hazard prevention that reduces costly emergencies.
Predictable budgeting with no surprise maintenance events.
Enhanced safety and property appearance.
Lower long-term repair and resurfacing costs.

Neglecting weeds, drainage, and winter hazards isn’t just an aesthetic issue—it directly increases liability exposure, accelerates property damage, raises long-term maintenance costs, and diverts your staff away from the work that keeps your business running.

Solvo delivers a structured, preventative approach that protects your property, reduces operational strain, and supports a safer environment for both customers and employees.

Each Solvo service addresses a different—but equally costly—risk category. Together, they form a comprehensive hazard-prevention strategy that reduces avoidable expenses and keeps your business compliant, professional, and safe.

If your property is losing time, money, or peace of mind to preventable hazards, now is the time to act.

Protect your investment, streamline your operations, and eliminate unnecessary risk—before it becomes a costly problem.

Request a custom quote today and let Solvo handle the hazards so your team stays focused on what matters.

Request a Quote