Sidewalk Deicing

What This Service Involves

Icy sidewalks and building approaches create serious slip hazards and accessibility barriers that cities are obligated to address. Our crews apply pedestrian-safe deicers to walkways, ADA ramps, stairs, and facility entrances, choosing products that melt effectively while being gentler on concrete and adjacent plantings. We often pre-treat before freezing events to prevent ice from forming on high-traffic approaches. Application is coordinated with sidewalk snow removal so cleared walks stay clear. Every treated location is logged to support risk-management and accessibility documentation.

Benefits

Keeps ramps, stairs, and entrances safe and accessible; Pedestrian-safe products protect concrete and plantings; Pre-treatment prevents ice from bonding to walkways; Coordinated with sidewalk clearing for lasting results; Location logs support risk and accessibility records

Our Process

1) Prioritize walkways, ramps, stairs, and entrances; 2) Pre-treat high-traffic approaches ahead of freezing conditions; 3) Apply pedestrian-safe deicer during and after events; 4) Coordinate with snow clearing and log each treated location

What Affects the Cost

Linear footage and number of ramps and entrances; Choice of concrete-safe deicing products; Pre-treatment versus reactive application; Coordination with sidewalk snow removal; Per-event or seasonal service terms

Best Time of Year

Sidewalk deicing is a cold-season service active from late fall through early spring, applied ahead of and during freezing conditions.