Milton Pet-Safe Deicer Application
Pet-safe deicer application keeps walkways clear while protecting paws, landscaping, and the pets that live and visit across your property.
Pet-Safe Deicer Application in Milton means treating walkways, steps and driveways so ice does not build up where people and animals walk. Milton sits on the King County and Pierce County line. Snow is light here, but freezing nights are common.
Washington Snow Removal is licensed, bonded and insured. We work out of Bothell, 66 minutes from Milton. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your property and set up a visit.
Milton ice season, by the numbers
Average snowfall by month in Milton
Recent winter events logged for the Milton area
- Dec 1, 2022: Winter Weather
- Feb 12, 2021: Winter Storm
- Feb 8, 2019: Heavy Snow
- Feb 22, 2018: Heavy Snow
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Milton, 2005–2026.
Pet-Safe Deicer Application and Milton's Freezing Nights
Milton averages 6.1 in of snow per season. Snow is on the ground about 4 days a year, and only 1.9 days a year bring 1 in or more. The bigger issue is cold. Milton sees 28 freezing nights between October and April. Ice forms on steps, paths and driveways even when no snow falls.
Two ice storm reports have been logged since 2005. Recent events in the area include Winter Weather on Dec 1, 2022, a Winter Storm on Feb 12, 2021, and Heavy Snow on Feb 8, 2019 and Feb 22, 2018.
For homes with dogs, cats or other pets, we apply deicer to the areas where paws and people meet ice. Typical work at a property includes:
- Entry steps and front walkways
- Driveway and parking areas
- Paths to yards and pet areas
- Hand work on sidewalks where needed
Pricing is posted openly. Bagged ice melt is $45 per 50 lb bag. Bulk salt, applied, is $300 per ton. Crew members for hand work are $110 per person-hour. A plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500) is $325 per hour. The trip charge for Milton (zone C) is $350 per dispatch. Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum.
Prices in Milton
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500) | $325 / hour |
| Ice melt, bagged | $45 / 50 lb bag |
| Bulk salt, applied | $300 / ton |
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| Trip charge for Milton (zone C) | $350 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Milton is 66 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Milton
Benefits
Protects paws from irritation and cracking; Gentler on newer concrete and landscaping; Ideal for apartments, senior living, and pet-friendly sites; Melts ice without harsh, sharp residue
