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How to Know When a Roof Has Too Much Snow

January 4, 2021 by pvanania

Winter is Rearing Up – and Weighing Down the Roof

Snow can certainly be picturesque. But it can also be very heavy – and dangerous. 

During the winter, it’s easy for snow to pile up on your roof. After all, most of your attention is probably going towards clearing off your walkways, shoveling the end of your driveway, or making sure you always have salt and sand down so people aren’t falling on your property. How often do you look up at your roof, anyway?

Out of Sight, Out of Mind . . . Right?

In the winter it is important to look up at your roof and assess how much snow and ice has piled up on it. Heavy snow and ice can pose a costly threat to your property. Heavy, wet snow can weigh as much as 21 pounds per square foot. Ice can weigh as much as 57 pounds per square foot! And an inch of ice is equal to the weight of a foot of fresh snow. That can be a lot of pressure bearing down on your roof – especially if it’s piling up day after day or week after week. 

Houses built before 1975 may be especially susceptible to damage from snow and ice. Additionally, if your roof is flat or only slightly pitched, it’s going to allow snow and ice to pile up more easily than a steeply pitched roof will. All of these factors are things to consider as you assess your roof throughout the winter. 

What Damage Can Snow and Ice on the Roof Cause?

Snow and ice can get so heavy that they cause structural damage. If you go up into your attic and notice things like cracks in rafters or other damage, you may want to call a professional to assess the structure. 

Snow and ice build-up on your roof can also cause ice dams. When warm air from inside the house causes a layer of the snow or ice to melt, and then the outdoor temperatures cause it to freeze again after it’s dripped down to the gutters, it can do everything from pull gutters loose to cause water to start leaking inside the house.

Cleaning Off the Roof

If you believe that it’s time to clean your roof off, you should call in the professionals. Climbing up on a roof – or even raking from below – can be a dangerous endeavor. As mentioned above, ice and snow get very heavy very quickly. 

At AC Yard Services, we offer roof raking services so that you don’t have to think twice about taking care of it. Our team of property maintenance professionals has the right equipment and the experience to make sure that your roof is taken care of this winter. 

When you ensure that your roof is free of snow, you become a step ahead of many other costly and time-consuming issues that can occur with your property. Hiring professionals to get the job done now can save you a lot of headaches down the road. 

After all, this is Maine. Ice and snow are part of our daily lives for about half the year. Dealing with it smartly can make everything much easier. Contact AC Yard Services today to get a head start on snow removal.

Filed Under: Snow Removal

The Value Of An AC Yard Services Annual Plan

May 27, 2020 by pvanania

Landscaping & Property Maintenance You Can Count On

One of things we like to say at AC Yard Services is that we treat your property like our own. For us, this is more than a tagline or slogan, it’s truly how we operate our business and how we approach each and every job.

By offering annual plans, we offer our clients the opportunity to know their property is being taken care of, and taken care of well, year-round. In Maine, this is especially important. Every season brings with it a distinct set of chores that are important for keeping your property in the best shape possible all year.

Whether we’re keeping your flowers looking their best, your yard free of leaves or your driveway free of snow, with an annual plan from AC Yard Services you know the work will get done and it will get done right.

The Plans We Offer

We offer different annual plans to meet the unique needs of both our residential and commercial clients. We understand that there are some property chores or landscaping work people enjoy doing themselves, and not every property needs every chore tackled every season.

Our plans range from the basic maintenance needed each season, such as clean-up, mowing and plowing to comprehensive maintenance and landscaping projects. We can do everything from mulching to weeding to planting to pruning, and everything in between throughout the seasons to keep your property ready for the warmer months.

Every season brings with it an opportunity to help maintain and often improve the appearance of your property. Our plans are designed to meet the needs of Maine properties, which can get beaten up in the winter, need extra care in the spring, are beautiful in summer and need a good clean-up in the fall.

Whether you’re a homeowner, a business owner or a landlord/property owner, AC Yard Services has a plan that can fit your year-round property needs.

Our Difference

When we talk about treating your property like our own, that extends beyond the work itself to the timely way we get the work done. When you need your driveway plowed, you need it done promptly. When fall hits, you need your leaves raked up and removed promptly. When spring comes, you need debris cleared quickly so you can start prepping for summer planting.

Our prompt, reliable service in every season and with every job is what sets the AC Yard Services team apart. When you have an annual plan with us, you can count on us. We show up when we say we will, and always leave your property looking better than we found it.

No matter the season, no matter the property, you can rely on AC Yard Services to get the job done right. If you’d like to discuss which annual plan might be right for your southern Maine property, please contact us today. We make every effort to respond promptly to inquiries, so you will hear back from us soon.

Filed Under: Services, Year-long contracts

AC Yard Services to Operate in Bethel and Newry, ME

May 9, 2020 by pvanania

Annual Service Plans Available For Homes and Businesses in Bethel and Newry, ME.

We are excited to announce that we are now offering our annual service plans to homeowners and businesses in the Bethel and Newry, ME areas! We have a team operating in the area and we are happy to help keep the properties in these beautiful mountain towns picture-perfect.

Same Trusted Service As We Offer In Greater Portland

From mowing the lawn to fall clean ups and removing snow, our team is able to keep homes and businesses looking their best. We pride ourselves on being the one of the most professional, reliable and responsive landscaping companies in the Greater Portland area and we can’t wait to help maintain Bethel and Newry’s unique beauty.

Looking For Help With Your Yard in Bethel or Newry?

Don’t settle for less when having your flower beds mulched or your driveway plowed; let our team help you by calling our owner Justin at (207) 314-5554 or emailing him at info@acyardservices.com.

Filed Under: News

Five Tips For Spring Property Preparation

March 26, 2020 by pvanania

Spring is coming! Is your property ready?

When spring arrives in Maine, it is time to celebrate. We made it through another winter! As spring arrives, though, so does a new list of chores to tackle for keeping your yard and property looking their best. At least it’s a little bit warmer out as you tackle these chores than when you’re shoveling.

Winter takes its toll on a yard, and if your yard looks messy and unkempt your entire property will too. If you’re on an annual plan with AC Yard Services, you know that we are committed to keeping your property looking its best year-round, and part of that is doing several tasks in each and every season. For spring, we recommend starting with these five landscaping and yard-work chores to get your property ready:

  • Pick Up Sticks (And Other Debris)
  • Take Care of Overgrown Shrubs
  • Neaten Up Your Gardens and Yard by Edging
  • Clean Out and Freshen Up Your Flowerbeds
  • Put Down Mulch

Family cleaning up lawn with rakes and plastic bags

Pick Up Sticks (and leaves, and acorns, and everything else)

By the time the snow melts it can seem like your yard has turned into a gathering place for all the stray branches, acorns, and litter in your neighborhood. Getting rid of all of this debris can make a big difference in your property’s overall appearance, and it’s a chore that you can start relatively early, even before the snow is all melted. If you get ahead on this chore, your property will look much neater than those around you, and you will have a head start on your overall spring raking, weeding, and planting work.

Take Care of Overgrown Shrubs

Even if you thought you took care of all the trimming in the fall, you might notice some overgrowth in your shrubbery as spring arrives. The shrubbery that is particularly important to take care of in the spring is that closest to your house, especially if it sits right up against it. If shrubbery is overgrown, messy and tight up to your house, it not only looks unsightly but can also trap moisture – something no homeowner wants to deal with as an ongoing problem.

Shrubbery, when neat and healthy, can be an excellent accent to your yard. It creates borders, can help provide privacy, and offers attractive greenery with fairly little maintenance required. But, we’ve all seen what can happen when shrubbery gets out of control. Taking just a little time this spring to tame the shrubs in your yard can be a long-term investment in the health and attractiveness of your property.

Create Borders With Edging

Edging with a flat-edged spade can help you create a neat appearance throughout your yard. Tackle the areas next to sidewalks, along the driveway, your front walk, or around your patio. Edge the side of the lawn so it is a straight line against these property elements, and not overgrown and ragged. You might not even notice how much this project can help your lawn look neater until it’s done, but edging really does make a big difference in the overall appearance of your property. If the snow is gone earlier from some parts of your property than others, you can start with those and get a jump on this project.

Clean Out And Freshen Up Your Flowerbeds

As part of the overall debris cleanup discussed in Tip #1, you probably started getting sticks, branches, and leaves out of your flowerbeds. As we get later into spring, though, you should make a second pass through your flowerbeds to start pulling out weeds and getting rid of debris that may have found its way back there since you did your initial cleanup. Prepping the flowerbeds gets you ready for one of the best parts of spring – getting flowers in the ground!

When spring actually arrives, one of the most important things you can do for your property is to get rid of weeds and put in bright, cheery plants. Consider planting spring annuals, like petunias, to add vibrance to your yard.

Put Down Mulch

If your yard looks good, but you can tell it isn’t quite there yet – consider adding mulch. If the snow is gone, adding a layer of mulch is both a way to add a ‘pop’ to your property while also serving the practical purpose of discouraging weed growth. For weed prevention, apply a 3”-4” layer of mulch.

While mulch is available in several hues, black mulch is an excellent choice for improving a property’s look. Of course, some houses may have a paint color for which a brown or red mulch is a better choice, or some flower choices may do better with a different hue. Overall, though, if you’re not sure – black mulch is most often a good choice.

If you’re starting to tackle your spring chores and think it would be nice to be hand some of them off to professionals, give AC Yard Services a call at (207) 712-5554. Our team is here for you in every season, and we’re always ready to rake, mow, mulch, plant – and more.

Filed Under: Landscaping Tips

Save Time With Our Winter Handyman Services

January 14, 2020 by pvanania

Long To-Do List? The AC Yard Services Handyman Team Can Help!

Owning property comes with many responsibilities. In Maine, with a lot of older housing stock, maintaining your home can require a lot of extra work. Or, maybe you own a business, and try to get as much maintenance done yourself as you can, understanding that fresh paint and an overall tidy appearance can go a long way towards impressing clients and customers.

Either way, it can be a tough task to keep up with everything that needs to get done while you’re trying to keep up with your family’s needs, the demands of work or your business, and seasonal chores like shoveling.

After the holidays, it can also be easy for chores to pile up as you have new artwork to hang, or old toys that have been cleaned out and are now piled in the garage awaiting disposal. Maybe you got a new TV for Christmas, and just haven’t found the time to properly mount it.

Whatever the chores on your to-do (or honey-do) list, it can be frustrating when you just don’t have the time to get around to them.

At AC Yard Services, we’re here to try to ease the stress of property ownership in all regards. That includes helping you with all manner of handyman projects this winter!

Our handyman team can help you with:

  • General Home Repairs
  • Interior Painting
  • Furniture Assembly
  • Door Lock Installation
  • Hanging pictures and shelves
  • TV mounting
  • Drywall Repair
  • Cleaning and Dump-runs
  • General Home Organization
  • Moving and Delivery
  • Window/blind installation
  • And more!

Keeping up with property maintenance is about more than appearances – it ensures that your property is in the best shape possible, preventing future problems and bigger headaches.The longer you let junk pile up in your garage, for example, the harder a problem it becomes to deal with in the long run – you might even run into an issue like rodents nesting in there.

Property maintenance is also about peace of mind. When you have clutter around, or are constantly reminded of all that you have to do every time you see that hole in your drywall, it’s hard to relax.

The AC Yard Services handyman team is experienced in property maintenance, and we have the right equipment to get the job done. You could go through the hassle of renting a truck, loading up your junk and dragging it to the dump – or you could give us a call and let us come and take care of it for you. Don’t waste time this winter going to Lowe’s to stock up on all the right supplies for drywall repair, or fumble through your old toolbox for the right screwdriver to assemble furniture. Give us a call and pass the project off so you can get back to enjoying time with your family.

We do this kind of work because we enjoy it and we enjoy seeing people with less burdens to shoulder during these slow winter months. How can we help you? Give us a call today at (207) 712-5554 and we can talk about your to-do list and how to get it taken care of.

Filed Under: News, Services

Residential And Commercial Properties – AC Yard Services Does It All

December 27, 2019 by pvanania

At AC Yard Services, we pride ourselves on our landscaping and property maintenance expertise, and our ability to use that expertise to provide stellar client service, no matter the type of property. Our motto, Professional. Reliable. Responsive is more than a motto – it’s the way we approach every single job for every single client, whether it’s a residential or commercial property.
a big tree that represents the passing of the seasons as the leaves change from winter to spring to summer to fall

Taking Care of Residential Properties

When you’re a homeowner, you take special pride in your property. We get that, and we make sure that our work is done well, and then take care of removing any mess created from our work. Taking care of a residential home, whether in spring, summer, fall or winter, brings with it the responsibility of making sure the property looks good, and that it is prepared to be in good shape during the next season. We have the professional equipment and knowledge to do the work that needs to be done in all seasons, saving you time and keeping your property in the best shape possible year-round.

Managing the Property Of Your Business

For business owners, we understand that your property matters for the impression it gives to the general public. You need attractive landscaping that makes for a professional, welcoming atmosphere for both customers and employees. You also need to make sure the property is safe and accessible in the winter, with sidewalks and walkways clear of ice and snow, and a parking lot that is cleared. In the fall, we can rake leaves and remove debris to keep your property neat.

A pile of brown leaves or a mountain of snow in front of a business is not a great way to attract customers. We’ll make sure they’re cleaned up for you, so it’s not something you have to worry about. No matter the season, we’re here to help you keep your commercial property looking good.

Our team is professional and reliable – we show up on time as scheduled, do our work, clean up, and then show up again the next time we’re scheduled to. We’re responsive – we get back to you. We know your property is important, and in Maine with ever-changing seasons and unpredictable weather, your property maintenance needs may change unexpectedly. We’ll get back to you quickly when you contact us.

To learn more about the services we provide for residential and commercial properties, check out our annual plans!

Filed Under: Year-long contracts

Save Yourself Time During The Holidays With A Plan From AC Yard Services

December 5, 2019 by pvanania

The Holidays Are Busy Time For Everyone

The Halloween decorations are packed away and the first flakes of snow have fallen. As the calendar creeps further into November, we all start to get pretty busy. First Thanksgiving arrives, and then the Christmas events start – at work, at the kids’ schools, with family, with friends. Whether you’re hosting events or mostly attending them, the holiday season can get very busy very quickly.

Man with santa hat shoveling path to his house

And, as your neighbors begin to decorate for the season, you want your yard to be prepared, too. Piles of leaves or mucked up gutters can really detract from festive light displays or cheerful snowmen scenes. To make sure your property is ready for the holidays – and that you have time to do everything else you need to do to be ready – sign up for an annual plan with AC Yard Services.

What Can We Take Off Your Plate?

In the late fall and early winter, there are still clean-up chores to be taken care of. Maybe you have leaves still in your yard, or brush that needs to be cleared. Before the snow and ice really starts to pile up, you also need to get your gutters cleaned out to help prevent ice dams.

And then there’s the shoveling, plowing and sanding that has to be done when Maine gets hit with the inevitable snow and ice storms in the midst of the holiday season.

Don’t want to have to spend hours shoveling before you head out shopping to fight for parking and stand in line? AC Yard Services can come get that done for you.

We can also make sure your walkways and sidewalks are cleared, making your property safe for guests arriving at your holiday parties. If you own a business, we can do the same, keeping your property safe for customers who are out doing their holiday shopping.

As you make your way through the busy holiday season, consider gifting yourself the present of time and peace of mind with a contract from AC Yard Services. Our professional team will make sure your property is well-taken of care so that you can enjoy what matters most – enjoying time with family and friends this holiday season.

You can learn more about our annual plans here, or get in touch with us at: 712-5554 or info@acyardservices.com.

Filed Under: Snow Removal, Year-long contracts

The Benefits of Working at AC Yard Services

October 9, 2019 by pvanania

Employment Benefits At AC Yard Services

At AC Yard Services, we have a strong team of dedicated professionals. Thanks to our team’s incredible work ethic and outstanding customer service, we’ve been able to grow the business quite a bit in recent years.

As a result, we’re proud to be able to offer increased career opportunities that include both financial and lifestyle benefits. We recognize that to keep talented people as employees, you need to show them they are appreciated and support them. We offer a full insurance package that includes health and dental. Our team members benefit from flexible schedules that allow them to spend more time with their families, or even to work for us on a seasonal basis if they have other work they do seasonally. The AC Yard Services workweek is four days long, and team members get weekends off!

We also make sure that our team members are paid well for the hard work they do. We offer top pay complete with medical and dental benefits. Additionally, uniforms are provided for team members, so there isn’t an out-of-pocket cost to coming to work for us before you’ve even earned a paycheck.

To support our team’s professional growth, we offer opportunities for continuing education in the horticulture field and we encourage advancement opportunities within the company as they become available.

AC Yard Services offers landscaping and property maintenance services year-round, providing ample opportunity for team members to put varied skills to use. We’re also always looking for team members with a variety of skills and experience in the field. If you are a plow driver who has had several winters under your belt, or an experienced landscaper who knows the ins-and-outs of the trade there is a place for you at AC Yard Services. If you’re a hard worker and willing to be a team player, we want to talk to you!

To learn more about our current employment openings, visit the careers page of our website!

Filed Under: Employment with AC Yard Services

Three Chores To Get Done In Your Yard During Late Summer

September 12, 2019 by pvanania

Fall Is Coming!

It’s September, the kids are back at school, the Patriots are back, so it’s time to forget about your lawn care with the exception of raking leaves in a couple weeks, right? Wrong. It’s not fall until September 22nd – we’re still in late summer and your yard still needs your attention.

Before the leaves fall and then the snow falls, you need to make sure your lawn and gardens are ready for the change in seasons and the months of being covered by snow. So what yardwork should you be doing now? Here are three we recommend for the late summer:

Cut Your Grass Short

Yes, you should still be mowing. The difference between mowing now, though, and mowing earlier in the summer is that you want to cut your grass shorter in preparation for the fall and winter. With shorter grass, you are helping it to stay healthy because shorter grass is less susceptible to fungus and other issues that can occur when the grass gets wet and cold. When the grass is short, it’s easier for it to dry it. Taller grass gets compacted more easily under snow, stays wet, and more easily plays host to fungus and mold. For a healthier, greener lawn in the spring, put your mower settings down by a couple and cut your grass low now.

Edging Gardens

This time of year, it’s easy to let your flower beds start looking a little messy. Your flowers are starting to go, and it’s Maine, so there will be frost and snow soon enough anyway, right? But both for your property’s aesthetics and your garden’s health, now is a good time to get edging done.

Edging just makes your yard look neater, and it’s always good to have tidy landscaping – especially if you might be putting your home on the market. Getting edging done now also makes it less of a major undertaking in the spring, when you are already faced with a laundry list of yard work to accomplish.

Perhaps most importantly, though, edging in the late summer means that you aren’t putting new growth at risk. Fragile roots can be disturbed by edging, and as plants are starting to blossom in the spring they are more likely to be damaged by edging. Now, though, there isn’t new growth, and your plants are either already gone by or preparing to settle in for the winter.

Trim Shrubs

If your shrubbery is looking a bit overgrown, now is the time to give them a trim. Don’t wait until late fall or until the frost hits – if you do, the trimmed branches won’t have time to harden off and will be damaged by the cold weather. Trimming shrubs now, in late summer, will give them time to harden off but not start new growth that will require yet another trim before winter. If you get this chore done now, it’s another item on your spring list that will either be non-existent or a bit easier than usual.

If you’d like some backup on these or any of the other many chores that maintaining a property in Maine requires each season, give AC Yard Services give us a call (207) 712-5554 or send us a message over email at . Our annual plans help keep your yard looking its best year-round!

Filed Under: Landscaping Tips

Lawn Art: Taking Your Property To The Next Level

August 15, 2019 by pvanania

When you see a lawn with stripes mowed into it, doesn’t it just make the property seem somehow nicer? No matter how nicely a lawn is mowed or gardens are landscaped, a yard doesn’t look completely finished until it has a pattern mown into it.

Lawn art shows that you go the extra mile in taking care of your property. If you’re looking to improve your curb appeal, this is a simple step to neaten up your home’s appearance. If you’re a business with a lawn in front of your building, it can help make your company more appealing to clients or potential customers as they feel welcomed into a well kept-up, clearly cared for building.

Lawn Art From AC Yard Services

While stripes are a popular choice for lawn art, they are far from your only option. From simple stripes to more complex designs, the AC Yard Services team is enjoying adding a unique touch to many of our clients’ properties. We can keep it classic with straight lines, or we can get a little more intricate.

That said, having the Red Sox logo mowed into your lawn is lawn art…but that’s not really the type of lawn art we do. We’ll leave that to the Fenway grounds crew.

What can we do? All kinds of geometric designs. Zigzags, checkerboard, even curved lines – if you have an idea in mind, let us know! If you’d like our professional insight into what might work best for your lawn and your property, we’re always happy to advise on landscaping matters.

Classic straight lines can help give your property a clean look. Perhaps you have a curved stone staircase leading into your front door; you can emphasize its beauty by having arcs mowed into your lawn that are aligned with the stairway. Use a checkerboard pattern to show off how dark green and lush your grass is, or use zigzags to add a little character as you make your yard a little neater.

Alternating Lawn Art Patterns

Once you’ve settled on a lawn art pattern, you can always change it from mow to mow. In fact, not only can you change it – you should change it.

When you mow the same way, in the same pattern over and over the grass under the wheels is consistently getting crushed, which can create ruts from mower wheels as well as cause fungus and disease to grow in that part of the grass. Your grass needs to breathe to stay healthy, and by giving areas of it a break from being crushed under mower wheels, or even just have the blades pushed in a different direction, you’re giving it a bit more freedom to breath and to grow.

You don’t have to completely change patterns from curved to zig-zag and back again (though you certainly can), but do something as simple as reverse the direction the curves are facing, or have stripes run vertically instead of horizontally.

Lawn art isn’t just fun, it’s a great way to keep your yard looking its best. If you’ve been looking for a way to take your property to the next level, lawn art might be the solution.

To find out more about AC Yard Services mowing and landscaping services, contact us at by calling (207) 712-5554 or by sending us an email!.

Filed Under: Landscaping Tips

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