Ice Melt & Salt Application
Ice Melt & Salt Application Service — Rochester, NY
Ice Melt & Salt
Ice Melt & Salt Application Service — Rochester, NY
Plowing clears the snow. Salt and ice melt stop the ice. Don't skip the second step — it's what keeps surfaces safe after the plow leaves.
After a snowstorm, most people assume the danger is over once the snow is plowed. It isn't. As temperatures drop overnight, melted snow refreezes into black ice — a nearly invisible, extremely dangerous surface that causes countless slip-and-falls and vehicle accidents every winter in Rochester.
Roc City's ice melt and salt application service addresses this risk directly. We apply professional-grade rock salt, calcium chloride, or magnesium chloride — depending on temperature and surface type — to driveways, parking lots, walkways, and steps after plowing, and as a standalone treatment after freezing rain events.
We also offer pre-treatment: applying liquid deicer or granular ice melt before a storm hits, which prevents snow and ice from bonding to the pavement surface in the first place. Pre-treatment dramatically reduces the time and effort needed to clear a surface after a storm and extends the effectiveness of post-storm treatment.
- Post-storm salt spreading on driveways, lots, and walkways
- Pre-storm liquid or granular pre-treatment
- Ice event treatments (freezing rain, sleet, overnight refreeze)
- Targeted spot treatment for high-traffic areas and steps
- Pet-safe product option upon client request
WHY CHOOSE ROC CITY
Why Choose Our Ice Melt Service
Serving Rochester homes and businesses.
Rock salt, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride, chosen for conditions and surface.
Stop ice from bonding to pavement before the storm starts.
Product Options
Rock Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Most economical. Effective to about 15°F. Standard choice for most residential and commercial applications.
Calcium Chloride
Works down to -25°F. Ideal for Rochester’s coldest nights and hard-to-treat ice patches.
Magnesium Chloride
More environmentally and pet-friendly. Effective to 0°F. Available upon request.
Pre-Treatment (Liquid Deicer)
Applied before storms to prevent ice bonding. Reduces post-storm clearing time significantly.
Years of Experience
ACHIEVEMENT
BUILDING TRUST, ONE CLEARED DRIVEWAY AT A TIME
Since our founding, Roc City Land & Property has grown from a local passion project into one of Rochester's most dependable property service teams. These numbers tell our story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overuse of rock salt can cause surface pitting on concrete over many years. For clients with decorative concrete or pavers, we recommend calcium chloride or magnesium chloride, which are less corrosive. We’ll assess your surface and recommend the best product.
Standard rock salt and calcium chloride can irritate dog paws. We offer pet-safe ice melt options — just let us know at signup and we’ll use a pet-friendly product on your property.
Yes. Ice melt application is available as a standalone service — particularly useful after freezing rain events that don’t require plowing but leave dangerous ice behind.
Pre-treatment involves applying liquid deicer to paved surfaces before a storm, which prevents snow from bonding to the pavement. Properties that get pre-treatment are easier to clear after a storm and the ice melt stays active longer. We highly recommend it for commercial clients.