• Can sand cleaning really replace sand replacement?

    Sand is a sedimentary rock formed by the weathering of rocks. It is therefore a natural raw material that can never be sterile! The sand cleaning process removes coarser impurities such as leaves, animal excrement, broken glass, etc. from the sand down to a depth of 40 cm. In addition to mechanical cleaning, the sand is loosened and aerated. The aeration has a positive effect on the microbiological activity of the sand and promotes the biological breakdown of organic matter (self-cleaning power). In addition, the loosening of the sand improves the fall protection properties.

  • Which sand surfaces can be cleaned?

    In principle, all sandy areas that can be reached with the machine and are large enough for the machine to drive back and forth in them can be used. The sand cleaning machine is approx. 1.00 m wide. Access to the sandy area must therefore be at least 1 meter wide. Small stairs with few steps can be overcome with the machine. The sandy area should be approx. 10 m² or larger and access should be at ground level if possible. The thickness of the sand layer should be at least 20 cm so that the sand cleaning machine can absorb the sand properly.

  • Can sand cleaning be done at any time of the year?

    In principle, sand can be cleaned at any time of the year as long as the sand is not frozen. However, sand cleaning makes the most sense in spring and summer, as this is the time when the sand is mainly played with.

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Sand cleaning and sand replacement

Every playground should be repaired and cleaned from time to time. We do this work for you and make sure that the area is clean again soon. With the help of our special machines, we filter all impurities from the sand. Metal, broken glass, bottles, stones, cans, animal droppings and pieces of wood don't stand a chance either.


So the children will soon be able to play on the playground again without hesitation. We also clean all other sandy areas for you.

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Playground cleaning, sand cleaning, sand replacement

We are the right contact when it comes to cleaning sand surfaces in the private and also in the commercial sector. Among other things, many cities, property management companies, municipalities and housing associations are among our customers.


There are many good reasons for professional sand cleaning. We carry this out for you and are your reliable partner.

More safety on heavily used sandy areas

More hygiene on heavily used sandy areas

Why is sand cleaning necessary at all?

Sand surfaces become contaminated over time due to weather conditions and various animal influences. To fix the problem, we perform a thorough and uncomplicated cleaning. The CASSPI team is always there for you. We pick up the sand from the playground, filter it and then free it from germs and all other impurities.


There are many good reasons for professional sand cleaning. We carry this out for you and are your reliable partner.

Which sand surfaces can be cleaned?

We clean all sandy areas for you that we can reach with our special machine. The latter must be able to move back and forth without any problems in order to be able to carry out effective cleaning. The machine itself is about a meter wide, so the entrance should also be that wide. In addition, small steps can also be overcome with the former.


If you have any questions about our services, you can contact us at any time! We are happy to help. It doesn't matter whether you commission us as a private person, company, municipality or institution (e.g. as a kindergarten). We offer you a unique filter technology that effectively cleans every sand surface.

Environmentally friendly cleaning for children's playgrounds, play areas in kindergartens and all other sandy areas


Our sand cleaning is not only effective, but also environmentally friendly. We attach great importance to this. In this way, we very gently filter out all germs, dirt and all other impurities (see above). You can commission us to clean playgrounds in schools, residential buildings and even kindergartens. We are always there for you!

In our work, we always comply with all legal regulations. After we have finished this, the playgrounds and other sandy areas can be used again quickly. A long-term blocking is therefore not necessary. But we don't just clean playgrounds very gently and effectively. The same applies to beach bars, beach volleyball courts or even stretches of beach on lakes or seas.

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Sand cleaning for playgrounds and sports fields

If the contamination is still within limits, an effective and professional sand cleaning is sufficient. Otherwise, we are also happy to take over the sand exchange for you. However, we will go into this in more detail at a later date. The sand cleaning is done quite quickly and therefore also somewhat cheaper. It does not matter whether it is fine sand or a pebble area. Our experienced team will clean both surfaces for you. With a modern deep cleaning, most foreign bodies can be removed the first time. After we have finished our work, the sandy area can be entered again directly.


Our high-quality, special machines filter the sand and then direct it back to the playground or the play area in the kindergarten. The nice side effect is that by cleaning, we remove all foreign objects and also loosen up the sand and thus better aerate it. As a result, the children can dig much better in it again. When cleaning, it can happen that some sand ends up next to the sandbox or sand area. But that's not a problem.


Our experienced staff eliminate it and ensure that it is evenly distributed on the playing surface. Then all edges are free again. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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Sand replacement on playgrounds

If the sand has been on the playground or on the play area in a kindergarten for many years, it can happen that at some point it is no longer particularly attractive. Although we can remove all foreign objects from the sand with our modern machines, at some point it just looks unsightly.


In addition, the humus content is also increasing. As a result, the sand discolours and compacts faster and faster. It is also possible that pollutants have entered the area, which we are usually no longer able to remove or eliminate mechanically. All this speaks in favor of carrying out a complete sand replacement. Here, too, we are the right contact person.


Replacing the sand results in a more attractive picture on the one hand and on the other hand playing and romping on the playground is much more hygienic. Especially if there were already various pollutants in the old subsoil. Trust our high level of expertise and let us advise you on our services today. Our friendly and helpful team will be happy to help you.






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More safety and hygiene on heavily used sandy areas

Thanks to our effective and thorough cleaning, the use of various sand areas is much safer. Unfortunately, many people leave their rubbish on playgrounds and also on the beach. Since these objects are often not visible in the sand, painful injuries occur again and again. We prevent this by regularly filtering and cleaning your sandy areas.

Accidents caused by shards, stones or other sharp objects no longer occur so quickly. Since we also remove any animal droppings and all other dirt, the use of the sand surface is much more hygienic afterwards.

Benefits of sand cleaning

  • fast and thorough sand filtering
  • cheap alternative to sand replacement
  • environmentally friendly cleaning
  • low risk of infection by removing faeces, excrement and other impurities
  • lower risk of injury

Fair and transparent prices


Customer satisfaction is very important to us. That is why we offer you our services at fair and affordable prices. In addition, we always work transparently. For you, this means that you are always informed about the individual work steps. You can also ask us questions. We're here to help. With us, you always only pay the price agreed with us. You don't have to worry about hidden costs that some providers in the industry ask for afterwards.


We are here for you if you are looking for a reliable partner for sand cleaning or sand replacement. If you call us, we will take a look at the situation on site and then make a recommendation. You have the last word. Nevertheless, we would be happy to advise you and explain which step is the best in your case.


Call us today to arrange an initial viewing. In this way we can quickly make the playground or any other sandy area usable again. After we have looked at and evaluated the situation, we can tell you whether sand cleaning is sufficient or whether, in your case, sand replacement is recommended.

Playground cleaning, sand cleaning, sand replacement

If you are looking for a professional and reliable partner for playground cleaning, sand cleaning and also for sand replacement, you have come to the right place. Because we have a lot of experience in this area and therefore know exactly what needs to be done. If you call us, we will arrange a viewing appointment with you as soon as possible and then start work soon. We act quickly, thoroughly and competently.


If you have any questions about our services, we're happy to help. You too can benefit from our great expertise and have your sand surfaces cleaned by our experienced experts. It doesn't matter whether you commission us privately or commercially. Municipalities, property management companies and housing associations can also contact us at any time.

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Spreading service, clearing service & Co. in all parts of North Rhine-Westphalia

Ready to clear snow from sidewalks, lanes and roads to:

  • single-family houses
  • residential complexes
  • semi-detached houses
  • industrial site
  • commercial areas
  • company premises
  • Access roads and roads
  • Special areas such as train stations
  • Public and private parking

Many years of experience in winter service and street cleaning


At CASSPI, well-founded competence merges with tried-and-tested practical experience and a sense of danger. Customer satisfaction forms the basis of our corporate philosophy and determines our daily actions. The aim is to relieve you of the obligation to clear as part of the winter service and to enable passers-by and motorists to have a safe stop on your areas.


Our internal processes are geared towards flexibility and speed in order to be able to assist you in any situation without delay. To do this, we use our many years of experience in the snow clearing service as well as external weather forecasts to estimate the expected snowfall. If you use our services, we will create an individual offer for you that is tailored to your needs, requirements and budget.

Fair prices


What can you charge for winter service? We dealt intensively with this question at the beginning of our company history. The core of the considerations was to always provide you, the customer, with the most advantageous price. For this reason, we made a conscious decision not to set a general total price for our snow clearing service.

With this approach, we are clearly against standard packages with flat-rate winter service prices. Instead, after an on-site inspection, we put together a tailor-made package for you. This way you only pay for the services that you actually use. Lean processes and our efficient way of working enable us to offer you this fair pricing for the winter service.

By transferring your clearing obligation to CASSPI, you benefit from a high-quality service for everything to do with snow removal and gritting, without having to accept excessive costs.

ISO 9001 certified quality management


Our work processes, our company organization and the way we treat our employees and customers are of excellent quality. We are a member of the GEFMA (German Facility Management Association; German Association for Facility Management eV) and are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001.


The latter includes seven aspects that serve to ensure customer satisfaction. These are: customer focus, leadership, commitment of people, processes and organization, improvement, decision making and relationship management. ISO 9001 provides recommendations for action for each of these sub-areas, compliance with which is confirmed by the corresponding certificate. What does that mean for you? Quite simply - at CASSPI, you, the customer, are the focus of our daily activities.

24-hour winter service hotline

☎ 02166 98978-88

Permanent accessibility plays a central role when using a professional winter service for the clearing obligation. In winter, snow and ice often come as a surprise, which requires a quick reaction and immediate implementation of security measures.

With CASSPI, you get a flexible partner for removing masses of snow and spreading salt and grit on ice, who can be reached at any time and any day of the week from October to April. Our 24-hour snow clearing service hotline always has a competent contact person available for you who will advise you individually and professionally on your concerns.

We carry out our activities related to the topics of clearing duty, winter service, gritting duty and street cleaning every day and at any time. This includes weekends and holidays when we can help you relax with peace of mind while we keep sidewalks and roadways safe.

Thorough implementation of security measures

The weather is not always the same in all parts of the state. Even in smaller areas, the same weather conditions can have different effects. With our winter service in North Rhine-Westphalia, we therefore rely on a flexible and conscientious way of working. In addition, there is an unbureaucratic and fast response in an emergency.

If there is snow and ice overnight or at the weekend, a contractual transfer of winter service to the tenants is of little use to you. The thought of spending free time in bed is too tempting for private individuals, especially on cold days. Contact us if you want to know that the clearing and spreading service is in safe hands. With our modern winter service technology and our dedicated employees, we free your areas from the consequences of snowfall and ice formation.

Assumption of liability in snow and ice


According to the winter service law, the gritting and clearing duties in winter are the responsibility of the owners of houses, apartments, residential complexes, parking lots and commercial real estate. They are therefore responsible for the so-called traffic safety obligation and must enable passers-by, motorists and cyclists to cross their property and adjacent sidewalks safely.

If you violate the duty to clear, you may be sued for damages or damages in the event of an accident caused by a fall or collision. To avoid this, you can transfer the snow clearing service to a third party. If you hand over the winter service to the tenants, this often causes resentment and defiance among the residents of your property.

You are better off with a professional service provider like CASSPI. We take the clearance obligation seriously and implement it conscientiously. If you commission us, the traffic safety obligations with all their consequences are transferred from you to us. From this point on, you are only responsible for the occasional inspection of the clearing or spreading service provided.


Flexible offer design


With us you will find all the services that contribute to the security, beautification and care of your property and property. With regard to the winter service, this includes the removal of the grit after the end of the season as well as street cleaning in addition to the obligation to clear snow, the obligation to spread snow and remove snow.

You can commission the entire spectrum or test our reliability and expertise first by booking individual services. We will be happy to advise you on your request and present you with the various options in detail. You will receive a detailed breakdown of costs so that you always have an overview. At CASSPI, we only charge you for the work that makes sense and is necessary on your sidewalks or roadways.


Needs-based operational planning


Our extensive expertise as a commercial snow clearing service not only helps us with the execution of the necessary activities, but also with the strategic organization. With a mixture of practical empirical values, weather forecasts, detailed capacity planning and internal key figures, we ensure that your property is equipped with the required machines and the sufficient number of employees over the course of the period you have booked. You will look in vain for personnel bottlenecks and technical failures with us.

Uncomplicated process in the event of damage


If there is personal injury or damage to property on your property, the injured party will normally contact you first. If you have commissioned us with the clearing and gritting service in advance, the handling of the case is uncomplicated for you. You only have the task of informing us about the damage.

From this point you don't have to worry about anything else. We will forward the damage report to our business liability insurance. This checks whether the claim is justified in view of the facts and settles the damage or rejects the claim.


Fast response to defect reports


A short response time is essential when reporting a defect. We are aware of the great responsibility that we assume with the winter service around and on your property. Speed and reliability are our top priority. For this reason, we will get back to you within 30 minutes in the event of a defect report.


The way from the free request for a quote to the conclusion of a contract

1. contact

It all begins with your first, free request for a quote. For this you can call us or send us an e-mail. The simplest form of contact is to use the form on our website. Choose the service of your choice and click on the icon. A window opens in which you can enter your contact details. As soon as you have transmitted the data to us, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

2. Non-binding conversation

In a telephone conversation with you, we will discuss your concerns in detail. This first, non-binding conversation is not a sales pitch, but a consultation. Together with you we will find the perfect package for your private or commercial property or building. At this point, you also have the opportunity to get an idea of our other facility management services and book them as needed.

3. Refinement of the range of services

We do not use flat-rate standard packages. In a next step, we rather clarify how exactly our service should be designed for you. Book the clearing and gritting service for specific dates or commission us specifically for the removal of the grit after winter. You decide which services you would like to use and to what extent.

4. quoting

After the conversation with you and a joint inspection of the property, we will create an individual offer for you. In this phase, we incorporate our many years of experience in snow removal in order to offer you the best service at a fair price.

5. agreement

You check our detailed list of costs and, if you like it, place the order with us. From this point on, you are exempt from the obligation to clear and the gritting service. We take care of the completion of the commissioned services and remain in contact with you during this phase. Always in the spirit of open and goal-oriented communication.

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Snow, ice, slippery roads

Tips for an accident-free winter

As a professional winter service provider, we know the obvious and hidden sources of danger that snow and ice bring with them. In the following section we give you helpful tips to safely survive the freezing temperatures. Internalize these and/or post them in your property to inform your employees and tenants about the correct behavior in winter.

Our tips for drivers

1. Only ride in snow or ice with good weather gear

Our tips for pedestrians

Include a description of the tab with relevant information for the website1. In snow and ice, wear winter-proof shoes with profile

General questions


Everything you need to know about clearing service, gritting service and street cleaning

  • How far in advance should I prepare for the cold season?

    Ideally, you should prepare yourself and your property for the winter months as far in advance as possible. In North Rhine-Westphalia, these are from November to April. Think in good time whether and to whom you want to hand over the clearing and spreading service. If you are interested in our services as a commercial winter service, timely commissioning will help us to plan for the coming season.

  • By when does the winter service have to be done?

    As a rule, the municipalities themselves take on the clearing service on public roads. Wherever you, as the owner or tenant of a property, are responsible for road safety obligations, we come into action with our professional equipment. By what time the respective area must be accessible is regulated by each municipality in Germany in the winter service law.

  • Who is liable if the snow is not cleared?

    The municipality is responsible for the traffic safety obligation for the public sidewalks, including street cleaning. As the owner of a private or commercial property, you are responsible for clearing and gritting your property. This includes homes, condominiums, parking lots, office and commercial buildings, and all other off-premises land. You therefore bear the traffic safety obligations for the sidewalks on your property. Vacation, illness, physical distance or personal circumstances do not release you from this obligation.

  • Is it worth hiring a professional winter service?

    In short: yes! As the owner of the property, you are usually not on site yourself, so you cannot carry out the eviction obligation. If you transfer the winter service to the tenants, it is often only carried out half-heartedly. The same applies to the removal of grit. By using a service provider you save yourself stress, discussions and lawsuits in relation to the winter service. From this point on, you can go on vacation or be otherwise absent without worry, even in the cold winter with heavy snowfall and sudden ice formation.

  • A caretaker has already been commissioned to take care of my property. Can I hand over the winter service to him?

    Yes, according to the winter service law you can do that. However, you should consider whether your caretaker has free capacity and the appropriate equipment for the clearing service, the gritting service and the final street cleaning. The obligation exists on the property as well as the adjacent sidewalks and - depending on the municipality - the adjacent lanes. Depending on the object, this can cover a very large area and require costly removal of the grit after the winter service. In combination with the usual work of a caretaker, this quickly leads to an individual being overwhelmed.

  • What can you charge for winter service?

    We cannot give a general answer to this question, as the pricing – at least with our tailor-made offers – depends on several factors. Among other things, the type and size of the area, the local conditions, the time required and the required amount of spreading material play a role in the calculation.

  • How often does snow have to be cleared in winter?

    In addition to the time, the statutes of the municipalities also specify the extent to which the snow is to be cleared. In most communities, the specified width on sidewalks is 1 to 1/5 meter to allow two passers-by to pass each other without problems. With regard to the way to the front door, this specification can also be limited to 1 meter width. These regulations relating to the obligation to clear apply for the entire period, i.e. Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • What should be considered during winter service?

    If the snow continues to fall, you will have to evacuate several times. The bad news: when it snows in North Rhine-Westphalia, it usually doesn't stop that quickly. According to the law, the additional snow must be removed immediately after the end of the snowfall. If it snows continuously, the evacuation must be carried out at appropriate intervals. Black ice and slippery, muddy snow are subject to immediate clearance. For you, this would mean that you have to clear several times a day to ensure accessibility.

  • What about the grit?

    According to the decision of the Federal Court of Justice (BGH, Az. VI ZR 49/83), residents are obliged to clear snow several times a day. Especially with persistent, heavy snowfall. In addition, street cleaning and the proper removal of grit after the winter service is obligatory. The court has not yet made a judgment on who has to get the necessary utensils and the appropriate grit.

  • Where does the snow go?

    This point is also regulated by the respective statutes of your municipality. The general rule is that snow and ice from properties must not be pushed onto the street. Snow from sidewalks is to be deposited at the side of the path. If the width of the sidewalk does not allow this, the snow may be stored between the sidewalk and the street, subject to certain specifications.

  • I failed to place an order in good time. Does CASSPI also offer an emergency service?

    Yes. Our hotline (02166 9897-888) for clearing and street cleaning in the event of snow, ice and mud is staffed around the clock from October to April. Please call us to use our emergency service. We move out immediately - provided there is free capacity - and free your private or public property from snow and ice. If you have already hired us as a snow clearing service in advance, you can rest easy: In this case, our emergency service team will react proactively, autonomously and without delay to extreme and unforeseen weather changes as well as unexpectedly heavy snowfall and ice.

  • Can I deduct the cost of a professional snow clearing service from my taxes?

    Yes. As the owner of an apartment building or a residential complex, you can claim the monetary expense for our services on the subject of gritting and clearance in your tax return. According to the judgment of the Federal Fiscal Court (Az. VI R 56/12), you may list the commissioning of a winter service as costs for household-related services, even though these take place in front of the door. The tax office deducts 20% of the costs from your payable income tax. On request, you must hand over the corresponding invoices and payment receipts to your tax office.

  • Where can you find the regulations?

    There are several bases for snow removal and spreading in the legal materials, some also result from case law.

  • Do I have to clear or grit snow at my holiday home in winter?

    Yes, there are no exceptions here, even if there is no sidewalk, an "imaginary sidewalk" on the street must be cleared.

  • When do you have to clear and spread?

    The obligation to clear is completely independent of the season, i.e. always when there is snow and ice. That could be as early as October, for example!

  • Which areas are to be cleared and spread?

    All footpaths and driveways including stairs, ramps, etc. on the property and (!) the public footpath adjacent to the property.

  • How is it cleared?

    The first step is the rapid mechanical removal of snow during and immediately after precipitation. Attention: No gullies and trenches may be laid!

  • Does it have to be cleared down to the asphalt?

    There is no obligation to clear the ground (= clearing down to the asphalt), there is only an obligation to ensure slip resistance.

  • Why does the public sidewalk also have to be cleared?

    Road traffic regulations regulate for the whole of Germany that a homeowner (or a property association) is obliged not only to clear and grit the paths on their own property, but also to take care of the adjacent public areas (e.g. sidewalks) outside the property has!

  • What to do with snowdrifts, icicles and roof avalanches?

    Watch out for snowdrifts and ice formations on roofs. Until they are removed (immediate action!), the endangered traffic areas are to be secured with warning poles. The most dangerous time here is when the snow melts, when icicles or roof avalanches form.

  • What happens in court?

    You only have a good chance of not being prosecuted in the event of damage if you have cleared and spread thoroughly or have commissioned a suitable company to do so and can also prove this through records or witnesses. On the other hand, of course, pedestrians also have to adapt to the winter conditions, for example by wearing sturdy shoes.

Our recommendation to you

Please keep in mind that in the event of a claim, the insurance company would pay any rightful claim for damages, but not a penalty (due to negligent bodily harm). The insurance company could also “get out” (= take recourse), for example if an absolutely inadequate winter service is determined.
In those cases in which the community of owners nevertheless prefers internal regulation, a precisely defined clearing plan (with areas and people) must be drawn up, in which the individual days and completed work steps are entered. In the event of damage, the judge will ask you about it.
The community of owners is primarily liable to the injured party, which will then be held harmless by the responsible owner.
Victims often only report weeks after an incident, which is why it is absolutely necessary to log the work and the weather situation. We know from experience that the most dangerous time for damage (falls, etc.) is not during the snowfall, but in the following days, when it is cold and icy and the meltwater freezes over.
We ask you to follow our recommendations!
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