Ice Management

What This Service Involves

The bigger winter hazard in our climate is often ice rather than deep snow, since damp lowland surfaces refreeze overnight after mild days. We apply de-icing products matched to your surfaces and to the temperatures typical of the Puget Sound basin. Pre-treatment before a frost helps stop bonding, while post-storm applications break up existing glaze on high-traffic paths. We also flag drainage and shading issues, like north-facing entries, that keep re-forming ice all season.

Benefits

Reduces slip-and-fall risk on steps and walkways; Pre-treatment prevents ice from bonding to surfaces; Products chosen to limit damage to concrete and plantings; Targets shaded, north-facing trouble spots; Lowers winter liability for homes and businesses

Our Process

1) Inspect the property for shaded areas and poor drainage that breed ice; 2) Apply pre-treatment ahead of forecasted overnight freezes; 3) Break up and treat existing glaze after freeze events; 4) Re-apply through recurring freeze-thaw cycles as needed

What Affects the Cost

Linear footage of walkways and steps treated; Choice of de-icing product and surface sensitivity; Frequency of freeze-thaw events; Presence of shaded or poorly draining zones; Standalone visits versus a bundled seasonal agreement

Best Time of Year

Freeze-thaw cycles peak here from December through February, so arrange pre-treatment before the first hard overnight frost settles over the lowlands.