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Salting & Ice Management
Snow Plowing Services
Salting & Ice Management
Reliable salting and anti-icing services designed to help keep your property safer, clearer, and protected from dangerous ice buildup after plowing and throughout winter conditions.
Dependable Winter Surface Protection
Plowing Removes Snow. Salting Prevents Ice.
Snow that gets compacted by foot traffic or vehicles can freeze into a sheet of ice within hours of plowing. Salting after a plow visit breaks that cycle before it starts — keeping your parking lot, drive lanes, and walkways safe throughout the business day.
Post Excavating & Landscaping LLC also offers pre-storm anti-icing treatment — applied before a storm arrives to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement surface. Pre-treating is especially effective for freezing rain events and reduces the total amount of salt needed, which is better for your landscaping and the environment.
We select the right product for the conditions — rock salt for standard winter weather, calcium chloride for extreme cold, and gentler blends for areas near landscaping or decorative concrete.
Our Ice Management Services
Three Levels of Ice Control
Reliable winter surface treatments tailored to changing weather conditions, helping keep commercial properties safer, clearer, and easier to navigate.
Post-Plow Salt Application
After we plow, we apply road salt or ice melt to parking lots, drive lanes, and walkways to prevent snow from refreezing into ice. This is the most common salting service and is available as an add-on to any commercial plow visit.
Road salt application after plowing
Parking lot and drive lane coverage
Walkway and step treatment
Prevents refreezing throughout the day
Pre-Storm Anti-Icing Treatment
Applied before a storm arrives, anti-icing products prevent ice from bonding to the pavement surface. Pre-treating is especially effective for freezing rain events and reduces the amount of salt needed overall — which is better for your landscaping and the environment.
Applied before storm arrives
Prevents ice bonding to surface
Especially effective for freezing rain
Reduces total salt usage
Calcium Chloride for Extreme Cold
Standard road salt loses effectiveness below 15°F. For extreme cold snaps, we use calcium chloride, which works down to -25°F. We select the right product for the conditions so your surfaces stay safe regardless of the temperature.
Effective down to -25°F
Used when standard salt is insufficient
Faster melting action than rock salt
Available for all commercial lot and access road applications
Product Reference
Ice Melt Solutions for Every Winter Condition
The best ice management solution depends on your property conditions, temperatures, and surface needs.
| Product | Effective Temp | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride) | Down to 15°F | Standard winter conditions | Most common, cost-effective |
| Calcium Chloride | Down to -25°F | Extreme cold snaps | Faster acting, works in deep cold |
| Magnesium Chloride | Down to -13°F | Concrete & landscaping-sensitive areas | Less damaging to vegetation |
| Ice Melt Blend | Down to 0°F | Walkways and steps | Gentler on surfaces and paws |
Why Ice Management Matters
Beyond Basic Snow Removal
Liability Protection
Ice on a walkway or parking lot is a slip-and-fall waiting to happen. Proper ice management protects your customers, employees, and your business from liability.
Ice Forms Fast
Snow that gets compacted by foot traffic or vehicles can freeze into ice within hours. Salting after plowing prevents this cycle before it starts.
Pre-Treating Saves Money
Anti-icing treatment before a storm reduces the amount of salt needed afterward and makes post-storm cleanup faster and easier.
Responsible Application
We apply at appropriate rates — enough to be effective, not so much that it damages your landscaping, concrete, or the surrounding environment.
Sign Up Before the Season
Add Ice Management to Your Winter Service
Contact us before the season starts to discuss salting options for your property. Route spots fill up every year — don't wait until the first storm.
Common Questions
Salting & Ice Management FAQ
Do you provide salting for residential properties?
No. Our salting and ice management services are exclusively for commercial properties, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, and institutional properties. We do not service residential driveways or home walkways.
Is salting included in your standard commercial snow service?
Post-plow salt application on steps and high-traffic walkways is included in our standard commercial service. Full parking lot and drive lane salting is available as an add-on. We discuss the right package for your property during sign-up.
What is pre-storm anti-icing treatment?
Anti-icing products are applied to your pavement surfaces before a storm arrives. They prevent ice from bonding to the surface, which makes post-storm cleanup faster and reduces the total amount of salt needed — saving you money and reducing environmental impact. It's especially effective for freezing rain events.
Will salt damage our concrete or surrounding landscaping?
Standard rock salt can cause surface damage to concrete over time and harm vegetation if over-applied. We use appropriate products for each situation and apply at responsible rates. For areas near landscaping or decorative concrete, we use magnesium chloride or ice melt blends that are gentler on surfaces.
What product do you use in very cold temperatures?
Standard rock salt loses effectiveness below 15°F. For extreme cold snaps, we use calcium chloride, which works down to -25°F. We select the right product for the conditions so your commercial property stays safe regardless of the temperature.
Can you salt our facility on a specific schedule?
Yes. For commercial clients, we build salting schedules around your operational needs — for example, treating the lot before your first shift, again at midday, and after the afternoon rush during a heavy event. We work with your team to set the right plan.
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Keep Winter Hazards Under Control
Reliable Ice Management Beyond the Plow
From preventative treatments to ongoing ice control throughout the season, we provide dependable winter surface protection tailored to your property.
Your first choice — from start to finish. Serving Western Ohio & Eastern Indiana since 2004.
Your first choice — from start to finish.
Serving Western Ohio & Eastern Indiana since 2004.
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