Professional Salting & De-Icing
Prevent ice before it forms and keep your walkways, driveways, and parking lots safe all winter. Protect your family, employees, and customers from dangerous slip-and-fall hazards.
Ice Is Invisible, Dangerous, and Preventable
Black ice and frozen walkways are among the biggest winter hazards for Philadelphia properties. A single slip-and-fall can mean broken bones, hospital visits, and — for commercial property owners — serious liability claims. It's not a matter of if someone falls, it's a matter of when.
The good news: ice is entirely preventable with proper treatment. Pre-treating surfaces before a freeze event stops ice from bonding to pavement. De-icing after a storm melts existing ice and keeps surfaces safe during Philadelphia's notorious freeze-thaw cycles.
Philadelphia Property Pros applies the right products at the right time — matching the de-icing approach to the conditions and surface type. We monitor weather, time our applications strategically, and keep your property safe all winter.
Our Salting & De-Icing Process
A proactive, weather-driven approach that prevents ice before it becomes a hazard.
Assess Conditions
We evaluate temperature, moisture levels, and surface types to choose the right product and application rate. Different surfaces and conditions require different approaches for best results.
Pre-Treat Before Storms
When freezing conditions are forecasted, we apply anti-icing products to critical surfaces. This prevents ice from bonding to pavement — making it far easier to clear and keeping surfaces safer.
Apply De-Icer
During and after freezing events, we spread the appropriate de-icing material on walkways, driveways, entrances, parking lots, and any high-traffic areas. Application is measured and precise — enough to be effective, not enough to damage surfaces.
Monitor & Reapply
Philadelphia's winter weather is unpredictable. We monitor conditions throughout the day and return to reapply as needed — especially during freeze-thaw cycles where new ice can form quickly.
Assess Conditions
We evaluate temperature, moisture levels, and surface types to choose the right product and application rate. Different surfaces and conditions require different approaches for best results.
Pre-Treat Before Storms
When freezing conditions are forecasted, we apply anti-icing products to critical surfaces. This prevents ice from bonding to pavement — making it far easier to clear and keeping surfaces safer.
Apply De-Icer
During and after freezing events, we spread the appropriate de-icing material on walkways, driveways, entrances, parking lots, and any high-traffic areas. Application is measured and precise — enough to be effective, not enough to damage surfaces.
Monitor & Reapply
Philadelphia's winter weather is unpredictable. We monitor conditions throughout the day and return to reapply as needed — especially during freeze-thaw cycles where new ice can form quickly.
Why Salting?
Here's why Philadelphia homeowners and businesses choose us for their salting needs.
Prevent Slip-and-Falls
The primary reason for salting — keeping people safe on your property. Properly treated surfaces dramatically reduce the risk of falls for your family, employees, and visitors.
Reduce Legal Liability
For commercial properties, proactive ice management is a legal necessity. Documented, professional treatment creates a record that you took reasonable steps to keep your property safe.
Proactive Pre-Treatment
We pre-treat before storms so ice never gets a chance to form and bond to surfaces. This is far more effective than waiting until ice has already formed and trying to melt it.
Surface-Appropriate Products
Different surfaces and temperatures call for different de-icing products. We match the application to your property to get the job done without unnecessary surface damage.
Bundle with Snow Removal
Most clients combine salting with our snow removal service for complete winter protection. One team handles everything — plowing, shoveling, and de-icing.
Clear Communication
We keep you informed on scheduling, conditions, and what was done. You always know when we were there and what we applied.
Salting FAQs
Common questions about our salting service.
Standard rock salt can be hard on certain surfaces over time. We use surface-appropriate products and apply them carefully to minimize impact on your concrete and landscaping.
Absolutely — most clients bundle both services. We handle plowing and shoveling first, then apply de-icer to treated surfaces. It's the most effective approach and means one less vendor to coordinate.
Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Anti-icing treatment applied before freezing conditions prevents ice from bonding to pavement. This makes surfaces safer immediately and makes post-storm cleanup easier.
Standard rock salt becomes less effective in extreme cold. Different de-icing products work at different temperatures — we match the product to the conditions so your property stays safe.
It depends on conditions. During active precipitation and freeze-thaw cycles, we may reapply 2–3 times in a day. Seasonal contract clients get automatic reapplication — no need to call and request it.
Yes. Some clients only need de-icing without full snow plowing — for example, walkways and entrances that they shovel themselves but want professionally treated for ice. We're happy to customize the service to your needs.
We serve Greater Philadelphia, surrounding PA counties, Northern Delaware, and South New Jersey. Same coverage area as our snow removal service.
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