Highmark Insights
Ice Rut Removal in Anchorage: Winter Road Grading
Packed-snow ruts make private roads and long driveways dangerous. Learn why ice ruts form on Anchorage roads, why a plow can’t remove them, and how winter road grading fixes them.
Private Road Snow Plowing in Anchorage: Contract Guide
Private road snow plowing in Anchorage: who is responsible, what a contract should cover, and how LRSA boards and road associations compare bids.
Snow Removal Trigger Depth: What It Means for You
Snow removal trigger depth decides when your crew shows up. What 1, 2 and 4-inch triggers mean in Anchorage and how to pick one for your property.
What Should Anchorage Commercial Properties Fix Before First Snow?
In August, a commercial lot in Anchorage looks like it has all the time in the world. The pavement is dry, the pothole by the dumpster enclosure is just a pothole, and winter feels like an abstraction. Then the first measurable snow lands, typically in mid-October, and everything on the
How Often Should You Grade a Gravel Driveway in Anchorage?
Drive the long gravel driveways in Anchorage during August and you can read the year’s history in the surface: washboard on the grades, potholes at the bends, a high center where the crown used to be. Every owner of one of these driveways eventually asks the same question. How often
When Does Excavation Season End in Anchorage?
There’s a drainage problem somewhere on your property that you’ve been watching all summer. Maybe it’s the wet corner of a Bear Valley lot that never fully dried out after breakup, or a Rabbit Creek driveway culvert that’s been half-crushed since the last owner. August is the month it either
How Late Can You Pave in Anchorage? Season Deadlines
Every August the same calls start coming in. A homeowner off Huffman has a driveway that’s been cracking since breakup and finally has the budget to deal with it. A property manager on Old Seward has a pothole near the loading dock that’s now big enough to have a name.
Anchorage Sweeping Myths: What You’re Getting Wrong?
Spring in Anchorage brings longer daylight hours, warmer temperatures, and the collective sigh of relief that winter is finally over. But it also brings something else: thousands of tons of traction sand, gravel, and winter debris left stranded across our roads, driveways, and commercial parking lots. When “breakup season” hits,
7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Septic System
Imagine this: it’s late January in Anchorage, the temperature has dropped to ten below, and suddenly, raw sewage starts backing up into your downstairs bathtub. It’s every Alaskan homeowner’s worst nightmare. Unlike the Lower 48, where a failing septic system is a messy inconvenience, a failing wastewater system in Alaska
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Short Alaskan Summers
Alaskan summers are legendary. After months of snow and ice, the sudden arrival of the midnight sun brings an explosion of vibrant green growth and seemingly endless daylight hours. However, this magical season is notoriously short. As an Anchorage homeowner, the last thing you want to do is spend your
Why Fall is the Best Time for Gravel Driveway Grading in Alaska
If you live in Alaska, you already know that late summer and early fall trigger a frantic, statewide race against the clock. It is the season of chopping firewood, winterizing pipes, swapping out vehicle tires, and pulling the boats out of the water before the first hard freeze hits. However,
How Much Does Septic System Installation Cost in Anchorage?
Installing a new septic system is one of the most significant investments a homeowner or property developer can make. In the Lower 48, pricing for wastewater systems is relatively standardized. However, building in Alaska introduces a unique set of variables—from permafrost and rocky soil to strict municipal regulations and cold-weather