Stairs Deicing

What This Service Involves

Even after stairs are shoveled, a thin refreeze on the treads creates a glaze that is nearly impossible to see until someone is already slipping. Western Washington's freezing-rain events coat stairs in exactly this kind of clear ice within minutes. We deice each tread and the nosing edge, then treat handrail-adjacent landings so the whole route stays safe. On wood and composite steps we use products that hold traction without staining or degrading the boards.

Benefits

Clears the invisible glaze that shoveling leaves behind; Treats treads and nosings where footing is most critical; Extends coverage to landings and the full route; Uses non-staining products safe for wood and composite

Our Process

1) Inspect each tread and nosing for a refreeze glaze; 2) Apply a surface-safe deicer to every step; 3) Treat the landings at the top and bottom; 4) Reapply after freezing rain or a new refreeze

What Affects the Cost

Number of steps and flights; Stair material and staining sensitivity; Ice thickness from freezing rain; Landings and adjacent areas to treat; Repeat applications during the event

Best Time of Year

Deice stairs immediately whenever freezing rain or overnight refreeze is expected, most likely December and January in the lowlands.