INDUSTRIES WE SERVE

Great Lakes Snow Systems provides professional snow removal and ice management services for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and municipal properties throughout the Chicagoland area. With dedicated snow equipment, proactive winter weather monitoring, and a commitment to safety, we deliver customized solutions that help keep properties accessible, operational, and safe all winter long.

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Municipal Properties

Great Lakes Snow has over 15 years of municipal snow removal experience and are always staying up to date on the best practices for providing top notch service.

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Commercial Entities

We have a large self-performing fleet of dedicated snow removal equipment to handle all types of properties. You can focus on your business, while we focus on the winter weather. 

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Property Managers/Owners

We offer a variety of contract structures to meet the specific needs of property managers and building owners. We keep your property safe and manage risk, so you don’t have to. 

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Logistics & Distribution Centers

Your logistics & distribution center has so many moving parts; you can’t risk not being able to function normally when winter rolls around.

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Retail Stores

Retail snow removal services for your business might just be the most important service you ever enlisted. Keep employees & customers safe. Help prevent slip and fall lawsuits.

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Apartments & Condominiums

Are you a property manager wanting more information about HOA snow removal and condominium snow removal services in Chicagoland? You're not alone.

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Municipal Properties

Great Lakes Snow has over 15 years of municipal snow removal experience and are always staying up to date on the best practices for providing top notch service.

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Commercial Entities

Great Lakes Snow has a large self-performing fleet of dedicated snow removal equipment to handle all types of properties. You can focus on your business, while we focus on the winter weather. 

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Property Managers/Owners

We offer a variety of contract structures to meet the specific needs of property managers and building owners. We keep your property safe and manage risk, so you don’t have to. 

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Retail Stores

Did you know that having retail snow removal services for your business might just be the most important service you ever enlisted? Potentially keeping employees and customers safe, also helping prevent slip and fall lawsuits.

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Industrial & Manufacturing

Snow removal of your industrial lots isn’t just for your company’s benefit. It’s also for all the other companies that depend on your services to fulfill their customers’ needs as well.

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Health Care & Medical

Health care & medical facilities snow removal services are a must. The more you can do to protect your employees, patients, and property, the less the chance of injury and liability.

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Educational Facilities

As an administrator, it’s your responsibility to protect your students, faculty, and visitors from dangerous situations and that includes snow and ice dangers. Discover how we can help!

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Hospitality Facilities

If you own or manage a hotel, it’s your job to make sure not only that it runs continuously and smoothly, but also that it is safe for customers, employees, and vendors to move about.

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Administrative Facilities

Contemplating whether to use professional administrative facilities snow removal services rather than attempting to handle all snow & ice removal services in-house?

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Assisted Living Facilities

The benefits of providing snow removal for your assisted living facility are many, so let’s take a look at the benefits of snow removal for your assisted living facility.

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Snow & Ice Management Services for Chicagoland Businesses

Great Lakes Snow Systems® provides comprehensive snow removal and anti-icing/de-icing services. We use the latest technology to reduce excess chlorides that are harmful to the environment.


Before, during, and after winter weather, we apply treated salt and liquid salt brines to make sure your property stays safe at all times. Here are some examples of the commercial snow removal services that we offer to combat tough Chicago winters:

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Snow Removal/plowing

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Anti icing | Deicing | Salting

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Sidewalk snow removal Deicing 

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Ice watch

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Snow hauling and Relocation 

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Emergency snow removal

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Supplemental snow removal plans for events, staffing & equipment shortages

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In an effort to cut down on traffic inefficiencies, we'll haul away excess snow.  

Great Brands Trust Great Lakes Snow

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Snow & Ice Management FAQs for Commercial Properties

  • What types of properties does Great Lakes Snow Systems serve?

    Great Lakes Snow Systems provides snow removal and ice management services for a wide range of commercial, industrial, municipal, and managed property types throughout the Chicagoland area. Our clients include retail centers, office complexes, industrial facilities, healthcare campuses, educational institutions, municipal properties, and multi-property portfolios.

  • Can Great Lakes Snow handle large commercial properties?

    Yes. We utilize dedicated snow removal equipment and experienced operators to manage properties of all sizes, including large commercial developments, industrial facilities, shopping centers, and municipal sites. Our team is equipped to provide comprehensive snow and ice management solutions throughout the winter season.

  • Do you offer de-icing and ice management services?

    Absolutely. We use treated salt, liquid brines, and proactive anti-icing strategies before, during, and after winter weather events. Our goal is to reduce slip hazards, improve site safety, and help keep properties accessible while minimizing excess chloride use whenever possible.

  • How do you determine the right snow management plan for my property?

    Every property has unique requirements. We evaluate factors such as site size, traffic patterns, pedestrian areas, critical access points, and operational needs to develop a customized snow and ice management plan designed to maintain safety and minimize disruptions.

  • What makes Great Lakes Snow different from landscaping companies that offer snow removal?

    Snow and ice management is our primary focus—not a seasonal add-on service. We invest in dedicated snow equipment, advanced weather monitoring, specialized de-icing technology, and trained personnel to provide reliable winter services focused on safety, responsiveness, and operational continuity.

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If you need commercial snow removal in Northern Illinois, look no further. Fill out our contact form or call us at 847-742-SNOW (7669) to get started.

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