Questions contractors ask
Do I need my own salt storage to buy bulk?
No. That's the point of delivery. Bulk salt can be dropped in loads sized to your season and your site, so you aren't buying a barn or making a run every storm. Tell us your tons per season and where you plow, and the quote will spell out drop sizes and timing.
Can I load out during a storm, at night?
Storm-night loading is part of the service. When a big event is coming, loading hours are extended so contractors can top off trucks and spreaders when they actually need material. Ask about storm loading when you request your quote.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on the product and whether it's pickup or delivery. Pickup can be as small as a spreader load. Delivered bulk usually has a minimum. Your written quote will list it.
What's the difference between solar salt and mined rock salt?
Solar salt is made by evaporating brine in ponds, like those by the Great Salt Lake. Rock salt is mined underground. Both are sodium chloride; grading and moisture differ. UDOT uses both.
What are Salt Lake City's sidewalk rules?
Salt Lake City requires sidewalks to be cleared within 24 hours after snow stops, with fines that escalate. Check city code for current details.
Do you work with cities, counties and school districts?
Yes. Public works crews can request a quote for emergency resupply when their own supply runs short mid-season, or for a seasonal contract. See the public works resupply page.
Why do the prices on this site say estimate?
Because they are. The ranges come from public bid results and published price lists. Your price depends on product, tons, delivery distance and timing. Only a written quote is a price.
Does ice control really cut slip-and-fall risk?
Timely, documented ice control is one of the main things a property owner or contractor can do to keep people from getting hurt and to show they took reasonable care. It doesn't replace good judgment, inspection or your insurance advice, but it is the job.