Salting & De-icing in London — D&D Snow Services
Salting and de-icing is the often-overlooked half of professional snow management in London. Plowing removes visible snow, but the hard-packed layer remaining after a plow pass — and the refreezing that happens as temperatures drop overnight — is what causes most slip-and-fall incidents on residential and commercial properties. D&D Snow Services provides dedicated salting and de-icing services in London as part of our snow removal contracts and as a standalone treatment service.
Why London Property Owners Choose D&D Snow Services
Pre-Dawn Service
Our London crews are dispatched overnight and early morning so your property is cleared before the workday begins.
Licensed & Insured
D&D Snow Services is fully licensed, insured, and WSIB compliant for all work performed in London and Middlesex County.
Salt on Every Visit
We apply professional-grade salt after every clearing in London — refreezing prevention is standard, not an add-on.
Seasonal Contracts
One flat-rate covers your entire London winter — no per-storm billing, no surprises, no calls required.
Salting & De-icing in London — Service Details
We use bulk road salt and calcium chloride depending on surface conditions and temperature at time of treatment. Calcium chloride is effective at temperatures as low as -25°C — significantly better performance than standard road salt in the coldest Ontario conditions. For environmentally sensitive areas or properties near landscaping or water features in London, we offer low-sodium and mag chloride alternatives on request.
Ontario Winter Conditions & Salting & De-icing in London
Commercial properties in London with high pedestrian traffic — retail entrances, office lobbies, medical clinics — benefit most from professional de-icing that goes beyond a simple salt scatter. We assess your London property's specific risk areas, establish treatment protocols that cover all pedestrian paths, and document each treatment visit for liability records. Slip prevention is an investment in your property's safety record and your liability exposure.
Free estimates — licensed & insured — fast response.
Areas We Serve in London, Ontario
D&D Snow Services provides salting and de-icing throughout London including: Old North, Byron, Lambeth, Westmount, Argyle, Wortley Village, White Oaks, Masonville. Not sure if your address is in our service area? Call (519) 502-3905 and we’ll confirm coverage immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions — Salting & De-icing in London
What type of salt do you use for de-icing in London?
We use bulk road salt (sodium chloride) as our primary product — effective, cost-efficient, and proven for Ontario winter conditions. For very cold nights or high-traffic commercial surfaces, we use calcium chloride which works faster and at lower temperatures. We also carry mag chloride for properties with concrete that may be susceptible to corrosion.
How often should my London property be salted during winter?
Every time snow is cleared, the surface should be salted as part of the same service visit — that's our standard. Additional salting treatments may be warranted during ice storm events, freezing rain, or overnight temperature drops that create black ice without snowfall. We recommend commercial properties in London add a standing order for treatment during these weather events.
Is road salt harmful to my London property's concrete or landscaping?
Standard road salt can contribute to concrete scaling and is hard on vegetation over time. If this is a concern for your London property, let us know — we can switch to calcium magnesium acetate or use reduced salt volumes with more targeted application on sensitive surfaces.