The right material for the surface
We spread bulk rock salt on parking lots and drive lanes with truck-mounted salters. On sidewalks, steps and entrances we use calcium chloride, which works at lower temperatures and melts ice faster where people walk.
When we treat
- Before a storm, to keep snow and ice from bonding to pavement
- After plowing, to clear the thin layer a plow leaves behind
- Refreeze runs when melting snow freezes overnight
- Ice-only events like freezing rain and drizzle
Salt-only or full service
Some properties only need salting, for example when light snow melts on its own or an owner's staff handles the plowing. Others bundle salting with plowing and sidewalk clearing. We price salting per application or as part of a seasonal contract.
Every application is logged with the date and time, giving you documentation if a slip-and-fall claim ever comes up.
Related services
Frequently asked questions
Does salt damage concrete?
Rock salt can wear on concrete less than a year old or poorly sealed surfaces. We can use calcium chloride on sensitive areas and adjust the application rate to limit damage.
How low of a temperature does salt work at?
Rock salt works best down to about 15°F. Calcium chloride keeps working at much colder temperatures, which is why we use it on sidewalks and entrances.
Can I get salting without plowing?
Yes. Salt-only service is common for lots that get light snow or where staff handle their own plowing. It's priced per application or seasonally.
Why salt before a storm?
Treating before snow or freezing rain keeps ice from bonding to pavement. The lot clears faster afterward and uses less material overall.
Areas served
Waterloo · Cedar Falls · Cedar Rapids · Iowa City · Des Moines · St. Louis, MO · Omaha, NE · Kansas City, KS · South Bend, IN