Ice Control

What This Service Involves

Western Washington's freeze-thaw cycles and freezing rain create black-ice hazards that are often more dangerous than snow itself. Our ice-control program combines anti-icing before events with deicing during and after to keep surfaces trafficable. We select granular or liquid products based on pavement temperature, surface type, and environmental sensitivity near landscaping and waterways. Application rates are calibrated to be effective while limiting chloride use and runoff impacts. Treatments are documented with product, rate, and location for your records and permit reporting.

Benefits

Anti-icing ahead of events prevents dangerous bonding; Targets black-ice hazards from freezing rain and freeze-thaw; Product selection balances effectiveness with environmental care; Calibrated rates limit chloride use and runoff impacts; Documented applications support records and permit reporting

Our Process

1) Monitor pavement temperatures and forecasts for freeze events; 2) Apply anti-icing treatments to priority surfaces before onset; 3) Deice roads, lots, and walks as conditions develop; 4) Log product, rate, and location for each treated area

What Affects the Cost

Surface area and number of priority locations; Choice of granular versus liquid products; Environmental sensitivity and chloride-reduction goals; Frequency of freeze-thaw and freezing-rain events; Standby readiness and per-application pricing

Best Time of Year

Ice control is concentrated in the cold months from late fall through early spring, driven by freezing rain and overnight freeze-thaw cycles.