Let your driveway clear itself
A hydronic snow-melt system circulates a warm glycol-and-water mix through tubing installed beneath your driveway, walkways, patios, and entries. As snow falls, the surface stays warm enough to melt it on contact — so you wake up to clear, dry concrete instead of a foot of snow and a sheet of ice. In a Utah winter, that's not just convenience; it's safety, and it ends the cycle of shoveling, plowing, and salting that wears you and your concrete down.
Snow melt is one of the most-requested systems we install, and it's a natural fit for the same hydronic expertise behind our radiant floors. We design and install snow melt for homes and commercial properties across Utah, from steep east-bench and mountain driveways to business entrances that have to stay safe and liability-free all winter.
Why homeowners love it
No more shoveling or plowing
The system runs automatically — clear surfaces without lifting a shovel or hiring a plow.
Safer, ice-free surfaces
Eliminates slip-and-fall hazards on driveways, steps, and walkways all winter.
No salt damage
No corrosive de-icing salt eating away at your concrete, pavers, or stone.
Protects steep drives
Ideal for the steep mountain and bench driveways where plowing is difficult or dangerous.
Designed for the way it's actually used
A snow-melt system is only worth it if it works when you need it and doesn't waste energy when you don't. We design each system around your real snow loads and lay the tubing at the correct depth and spacing for even, reliable melting. Smart snow-and-temperature sensors fire the system automatically only when conditions call for it, so you're not heating bare pavement in October. We can zone it too — heat just the tire tracks and main walkway rather than every square foot, which keeps installation and running costs sensible.
Tied into one efficient system
Snow melt runs off a boiler, and because we engineer the whole hydronic system, we can integrate it cleanly with your home's heating and domestic hot water rather than bolting on a separate setup. New construction is the ideal time to install it — tubing goes in before the slab is poured — but we also install snow melt during driveway replacements and hardscape projects. If you're repouring concrete or building new, it's the moment to decide.
For homes and businesses
Beyond homes, snow melt is a smart investment for Utah businesses, HOAs, and property managers who carry the liability for icy walkways and entrances. Keeping a storefront or building entrance clear and dry all winter protects customers, employees, and you. We handle commercial snow-melt design and installation statewide.
Frequently asked questions
How does a snow melt system work?
Warm glycol/water circulates through tubing under your driveway or walkway, kept hot by a boiler. Snow-and-moisture sensors switch it on automatically when it's snowing and cold, melting snow on contact and keeping the surface dry.
Is snow melt expensive to run?
It only runs when sensors detect snow and cold, not constantly, which keeps costs in check. Zoning the system to just tire tracks and main walkways instead of the whole slab also reduces both install and operating cost. We design it to balance performance and efficiency.
Can I add snow melt to my existing driveway?
Snow melt tubing goes under the surface, so it's installed during new construction or when a driveway/hardscape is being replaced or repoured. If you're already planning concrete work, that's the time to add it.
Does it damage my concrete or pavers?
No — quite the opposite. By eliminating freeze-thaw ice buildup and the need for corrosive de-icing salt, snow melt actually helps protect concrete, pavers, and stone over the long run.