Service
Commercial De-Icing Services in Seattle
When ice is already on the pavement, we break it up and keep it from coming back, starting with the ramps, docks and entrances where people actually slip.
Ice Management Services and Parking Lot Salting in Seattle
De-icing uses granular and liquid products to melt ice that has already formed. It works from the surface down, so a thin glaze clears fast and a thick bonded layer takes more product and more passes. De-icing is the right response when pre-treatment was not possible, when freezing rain outran it, or when meltwater refroze overnight.
Rock salt
An economical choice for moderate temperatures on large lots and drive lanes.
Calcium chloride
Works faster and at lower temperatures, so we use it where speed and cold matter, such as ramps and entrances.
Magnesium chloride
A liquid or granular option for cold conditions, matched to the surface and the site.
How a De-Icing Visit Works
1. Assess
We check pavement temperature and ice thickness by zone.
2. Prioritize
Ramps, slopes, docks and entrances first, then lanes and stalls.
3. Apply
Product and rate are matched to temperature and surface.
4. Retreat
We return when temperatures swing and ice re-forms, and log each pass.
De-icing works best on pavement that has been cleared, so it often follows Lot plowing. To prevent the ice in the first place, see Anti-icing.
Limits of De-Icing
Every salt-based product slows as pavement temperature drops, and no product removes thick packed ice instantly. We tell you when a second pass is needed and why, and we record the product, the time and the area treated each visit.
De-Icing FAQs
How long does de-icer take to work?
It depends on the product, pavement temperature and ice thickness. A thin glaze can clear quickly. Thick ice needs time and often a second pass.
Can you de-ice overnight?
Yes. Black ice forms overnight, so crews treat sites before opening and again if conditions change.
Do you de-ice without plowing?
Yes. Many Seattle sites buy ice management only, because depth rarely reaches a plow trigger.
Where We De-Ice
We provide commercial de-icing across Seattle and these nearby cities:
Also see Walkway clearing.