About us
A family-run winter gritting service you can rely on.
North West Winter Gritting is run by Mike and Thea, a husband-and-wife team based in the North West.
Alongside this service, we operate an established exterior cleaning business serving hundreds of local customers. Winter gritting is a natural extension of our work — early starts, working in difficult conditions, and being reliable when others aren’t.
Gritting isn’t new to us, Mike was previously employed to run a small, HGV based gritting team.
When you contact us, you speak directly to the people responsible for the service — not a call centre or subcontractor.
Our Mission
We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient, small, local winter gritter service available. Fair pricing, quality service and above all – reliability.
Why Choose a small, family operation?
1. We’re Already Nearby
As a local operator, we’re working in your area every day.
That means faster response times, better local knowledge, and no delays caused by crews travelling in from miles away.
2. Personal Accountability
When you choose a family-run business, responsibility doesn’t get passed around.
If we say your site will be gritted, it will be – and if there’s ever an issue, you speak directly to the people who own the business.
3. Consistent, Familiar Service
You won’t get a different contractor every visit.
The same people return to your site, understand your layout, and apply grit properly – consistently and safely.
4. We Rely on Our Reputation
Our business is built locally and depends on trust and word-of-mouth.
That means we care deeply about doing the job right, because our name, and our family are behind it.
Core Values
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1. Reliability
When ice is forecast, we act — automatically and on time.
We monitor conditions closely and carry out gritting exactly when it’s needed, not when it’s convenient. -
2. Safety First
Our work exists for one reason: to reduce risk.
From correct salt application rates to clear visit records, everything we do is focused on keeping people safe and businesses protected. -
3. Accountability
No call centres. No subcontracting chains.
You deal directly with the people responsible for the service, and every visit is logged so you know exactly what’s been done and when.