Prevent slippery surfaces with professional salt spreading. We ensure safe walkways, driveways, and parking areas with reliable winter maintenance.

Keep your property safe and accessible during winter weather with Tatum Lawn Care's professional salt spreading services. We provide reliable ice control for driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and commercial properties throughout Moses Lake and Grant County.

With over 40 years of experience managing winter conditions in Eastern Washington, our team delivers prompt, effective salt spreading services that prevent ice formation and maintain safe walking and driving surfaces. We use professional-grade equipment and proven techniques to protect your property and ensure winter safety.

Why Professional Salt Spreading Matters

Ice creates serious safety hazards and liability risks for property owners. Slip and fall accidents cause injuries and expensive lawsuits while icy surfaces prevent normal business operations and access to your property.

Many property owners attempt DIY salt spreading using consumer-grade products and equipment. This approach often fails because it lacks proper coverage, uses incorrect salt types, or applies materials at wrong times for effective ice prevention.

Professional salt spreading services use commercial-grade equipment that delivers even, measured applications across entire surface areas. We understand ice formation patterns and apply salt at optimal times for maximum effectiveness and safety.

Our Complete Salt Spreading Process

Weather Monitoring and Timing

Effective salt spreading requires accurate weather monitoring and proper timing to prevent ice formation. Our team tracks weather conditions and forecasts to schedule salt applications before dangerous ice develops.

We monitor temperature trends, precipitation patterns, and surface conditions that affect ice formation. This proactive approach allows us to apply salt when it's most effective for preventing ice rather than trying to melt existing ice.

Our weather-based scheduling ensures salt applications happen at optimal times for maximum effectiveness while minimizing waste and environmental impact. We adjust timing based on changing conditions throughout winter storms.

Professional Application Methods

Our salt spreading services use commercial-grade spreaders that deliver precise, even coverage across all treated surfaces. We calibrate equipment for proper application rates based on surface types, weather conditions, and expected ice severity.

We apply salt in measured amounts that provide effective ice control without waste or environmental damage. Our professional equipment ensures consistent coverage that eliminates gaps where ice can form.

All applications follow best practices for salt spreading that maximize effectiveness while protecting surfaces and surrounding vegetation. Our experienced operators understand proper techniques for different surface materials and conditions.

Quality Salt Products

We use high-grade rock salt and specialty ice melting products selected for Eastern Washington winter conditions. Our salt products provide effective melting action at temperatures common in the Moses Lake area.

Different weather conditions require different salt products for optimal results. We select appropriate materials based on expected temperatures, surface types, and environmental considerations to ensure effective ice control.

Our bulk purchasing ensures consistent product availability throughout winter months when salt supplies can become limited. We maintain adequate inventory to meet all customer needs during severe weather events.

Types of Surfaces We Treat

Residential Driveways and Walkways

Home driveways and walkways require regular salt spreading to maintain safe access during winter weather. Ice on these surfaces creates hazards for residents, visitors, and delivery personnel while making vehicle access difficult or impossible.

Our residential salt spreading services focus on high-traffic areas where safety is critical. We treat driveways, front walks, steps, and other pedestrian areas that need consistent ice control throughout winter months.

Commercial Parking Lots

Business parking lots must remain safe and accessible for customers and employees during winter weather. Icy conditions create liability risks and can force business closures during critical operating periods.

Our commercial salt spreading services cover entire parking areas, driving lanes, and pedestrian walkways. We work around business schedules to maintain access without disrupting normal operations.

Sidewalks and Pathways

Public sidewalks and private pathways require consistent ice control to meet safety requirements and prevent accidents. Many jurisdictions require property owners to maintain ice-free sidewalks adjacent to their properties.

Our sidewalk salt spreading ensures compliance with local requirements while protecting pedestrians from slip and fall hazards. We cover all walking surfaces that connect to your property.

Loading Docks and Service Areas

Commercial loading docks and service areas need specialized salt spreading to maintain safe working conditions for employees and delivery personnel. These areas often have unique drainage and surface conditions that affect ice formation.

We provide targeted salt spreading for industrial and commercial service areas that require safe access for business operations. Our treatments focus on high-use areas where safety is critical.

Service Areas We Cover

Tatum Lawn Care provides professional salt spreading services throughout Grant County during winter months. Our experienced team serves:

Moses Lake: Our home base where we've provided winter safety services for over four decades. We understand local weather patterns and surface conditions that affect salt spreading effectiveness.

Ephrata: Complete salt spreading services for residential and commercial properties. We help property managers and business owners maintain safe access during winter weather events.

Othello: Professional salt spreading for homes, businesses, and municipal facilities. Our team understands agricultural community needs for winter property access and safety.

Mattawa: Custom salt spreading solutions for diverse property types and access requirements. We provide bilingual service and work with various residential and commercial winter safety needs.

Ritzville: Comprehensive salt spreading services for properties in this farming community. We understand rural property challenges and provide reliable winter access solutions.

Crescent Bar: Seasonal salt spreading designed for vacation properties and recreational facilities that need occasional winter access and safety maintenance.

Benefits of Professional Salt Spreading Services

Consistent Safety Protection

Professional salt spreading provides consistent ice control that maintains safe conditions throughout winter weather events. Our regular applications prevent ice formation rather than waiting for dangerous conditions to develop.

We monitor weather conditions continuously and apply salt proactively to prevent accidents and maintain access. This approach provides better safety protection than reactive treatments applied after ice forms.

Liability Risk Reduction

Proper salt spreading reduces slip and fall risks that create expensive liability claims for property owners. Professional treatments demonstrate due diligence in maintaining safe conditions.

Our documented service records provide evidence of proper winter maintenance that protects against liability claims. Regular professional treatments show commitment to visitor and employee safety.

Property Access Maintenance

Effective salt spreading keeps driveways, parking lots, and walkways accessible during winter storms. This ensures normal business operations and residential access when weather conditions would otherwise prevent use.

We prioritize critical access areas and high-traffic surfaces that must remain usable during winter weather. Our treatments focus on maintaining essential property access and functionality.

Equipment and Expertise

Professional salt spreading uses commercial-grade equipment that provides better coverage and efficiency than consumer spreaders. Our experienced operators understand proper application techniques for different conditions.

We maintain professional equipment that works reliably in cold weather when salt spreading is most critical. Our backup equipment ensures service continuity during extended winter weather events.

Seasonal Salt Spreading Programs

Pre-Storm Applications

Pre-storm salt spreading prevents ice formation by creating a barrier between pavement and precipitation. This proactive approach is more effective than trying to melt ice after it forms.

We apply salt before winter storms based on weather forecasts and temperature predictions. Pre-treatment requires less salt and provides better ice control than reactive applications.

Storm Event Management

During active winter storms, we provide ongoing salt spreading services to maintain safe conditions as weather conditions change. Our team monitors developing conditions and adjusts treatments accordingly.

Storm event management includes multiple applications timed to maintain effectiveness throughout extended weather events. We coordinate treatments with snow removal services for comprehensive winter maintenance.

Post-Storm Cleanup

After winter storms, we provide final salt applications to address remaining ice and prevent refreezing as temperatures fluctuate. Post-storm treatments ensure complete ice control and safety restoration.

Clean-up applications focus on problem areas where ice persists and high-traffic zones that need immediate safety restoration. We coordinate with other winter maintenance services for complete property restoration.

Why Choose Tatum Lawn Care for Salt Spreading

With over 40 years of experience in Moses Lake and Grant County, we understand local winter weather patterns and surface conditions that affect salt spreading effectiveness. Our team has successfully maintained winter safety for hundreds of properties.

We use professional-grade equipment and high-quality salt products that deliver reliable results in Eastern Washington winter conditions. Our experienced operators understand proper application techniques that maximize effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact.

Customer safety drives our salt spreading services. We provide reliable, prompt service when winter weather threatens property access and safety. Our goal is maintaining safe conditions that protect people and property throughout winter months.

Schedule Your Salt Spreading Service

Don't risk winter accidents and access problems. Contact Tatum Lawn Care today to schedule professional salt spreading services for your property. We'll assess your winter maintenance needs and provide reliable treatments that keep your surfaces safe and accessible.

Call 509-765-4000 to speak with our winter maintenance specialists about salt spreading services. We'll answer your questions and explain how professional treatment can protect your property during winter weather.

You can also email us at tatumlawncareinc@gmail.com to request service scheduling. Our experienced team is ready to provide reliable salt spreading services that deliver safety and peace of mind throughout winter months.

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