Thawing and
de-icing
Thawing and De-icing Service
Sanivac, your partner on winter construction sites
With our fleet of custom-designed trucks equipped with burners capable of reaching 2,000,000 BTU, we offer high-performance de-icing services that meet the needs of construction sites, municipalities, and commercial or industrial infrastructures. Our expertise covers hot water de-icing, dry steam de-icing, thawing of water, aqueduct, sewer, and septic tank lines, as well as surface de-icing and preparation of concreting areas. With equipment capable of supplying multiple hoses simultaneously, recovering up to 2,000 gallons of melted water, and intervening quickly even in the most rigorous winter conditions, we ensure fast, safe, and efficient solutions. Whether it’s to free a frozen pipe, clear a work area, stabilize a structure, or prepare a construction site for the continuation of your work, Sanivac remains your trusted partner, summer and winter, for uninterrupted operations and optimal performance.
Hot Water De-icing
Unmatched Thermal Power
Thanks to our custom-designed trucks equipped with high-performance burners capable of reaching up to 2,000,000 BTU, hot water de-icing effectively melts large quantities of snow and ice. This method is perfectly suited for construction sites, concrete surfaces, building access points, and infrastructures where speed of execution is essential. With a water transport capacity of up to 1,500 gallons and a recovery system of up to 2,000 gallons, our units ensure continuous, uninterrupted work, even in the most rigorous winter conditions.
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Dry Steam De-icing
A precise and safe approach for sensitive areas
When water input needs to be controlled, Sanivac uses dry steam, an ideal solution for sensitive environments, mechanical equipment, electrical components, or confined spaces. Our custom-designed steam de-icing trucks offer thermal power capable of reaching 2,000,000 BTU, supply up to three hoses simultaneously, and allow for targeted and uniform de-icing, even in the most rigorous winter conditions. This method ensures rapid ice melting while preserving the integrity of infrastructures.
Line Thawing
An essential solution to quickly restore your networks
The freezing of water, aqueduct, sewer, or septic tank lines leads to costly interruptions and can compromise infrastructure safety. Sanivac uses advanced techniques to restore flow to residential and commercial water service lines, thaw sanitary and storm sewer lines, as well as electrical conduits. Our thawing units are designed to minimize interruptions, ensure a rapid return to normal, and protect lines against damage.
Surface De-icing
Optimal preparation to maintain your operations despite winter
Frozen surfaces can significantly slow down construction work. Sanivac handles the de-icing of slabs, rebar, formwork, concreting areas, and other critical surfaces to accelerate site progress. We combine our de-icing techniques—hot water, dry steam, and initial snow removal—to provide uniform, safe de-icing that complies with your project requirements. Our approach also allows for adjusting material temperatures to ensure optimal preparation before concrete pouring.
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Container rentals
Manage your materials, debris, and construction waste efficiently thanks to our robust containers, available in various sizes and delivered according to your project schedule.
Hydro-excavation
Benefit from precise, safe excavation adapted to sensitive environments thanks to our custom-designed hydrovac trucks, perfect for sites where infrastructure integrity is essential.
Water Main Work
Count on our expertise for the thawing, maintenance, and clearing of water main lines, with fast and safe service that supports the progress of your work.
Sanivac offers four main solutions: hot water de-icing, dry steam de-icing, line thawing (water, aqueduct, sewers, septic tanks), and surface de-icing for site preparation. Our methods are adapted according to ice thickness, infrastructure type, and site constraints, to ensure speed and safety.
Hot water de-icing is preferred when large quantities of ice need to be melted quickly, particularly on construction sites, concrete structures, or access areas. Dry steam, on the other hand, is used in sensitive environments where adding water could pose a problem, such as mechanical equipment, electrical components, or confined spaces.
Our thawing units use high-performance technology to melt ice in water service lines, aqueduct lines, sanitary or storm sewers, and connections to septic tanks. Thanks to burners capable of reaching up to 2,000,000 BTU and custom-designed equipment, we quickly restore flow while limiting the risk of infrastructure damage.
We can thaw a wide variety of infrastructures: potable water and sewer lines, culverts, concrete slabs, formwork, rebar, elevated structures, industrial equipment, building entrances, on-site surfaces, and concreting areas. Our trucks allow for interventions at height, in confined spaces, or over large areas.
Our trucks are equipped with burners between 700,000 and 2,000,000 BTU, capable of supplying up to three hoses simultaneously. They also have water tanks reaching 1,500 gallons, and recovery systems of up to 2,000 gallons, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted work even in the most rigorous winter conditions.
Thanks to our specialized fleet distributed across several regions and our internally designed and manufactured trucks, Sanivac ensures rapid responsiveness and safely executed interventions. Whether it’s to thaw a line, prepare a slab, or clear an infrastructure, we intervene efficiently to minimize delays and maintain the continuity of your operations.
Sanivac offers four main solutions: hot water de-icing, dry steam de-icing, line thawing (water, aqueduct, sewers, septic tanks), and surface de-icing for site preparation. Our methods are adapted according to ice thickness, infrastructure type, and site constraints, to ensure speed and safety.
Hot water de-icing is preferred when large quantities of ice need to be melted quickly, particularly on construction sites, concrete structures, or access areas. Dry steam, on the other hand, is used in sensitive environments where adding water could pose a problem, such as mechanical equipment, electrical components, or confined spaces.
Our thawing units use high-performance technology to melt ice in water service lines, aqueduct lines, sanitary or storm sewers, and connections to septic tanks. Thanks to burners capable of reaching up to 2,000,000 BTU and custom-designed equipment, we quickly restore flow while limiting the risk of infrastructure damage.
We can thaw a wide variety of infrastructures: potable water and sewer lines, culverts, concrete slabs, formwork, rebar, elevated structures, industrial equipment, building entrances, on-site surfaces, and concreting areas. Our trucks allow for interventions at height, in confined spaces, or over large areas.
Our trucks are equipped with burners between 700,000 and 2,000,000 BTU, capable of supplying up to three hoses simultaneously. They also have water tanks reaching 1,500 gallons, and recovery systems of up to 2,000 gallons, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted work even in the most rigorous winter conditions.
Thanks to our specialized fleet distributed across several regions and our internally designed and manufactured trucks, Sanivac ensures rapid responsiveness and safely executed interventions. Whether it’s to thaw a line, prepare a slab, or clear an infrastructure, we intervene efficiently to minimize delays and maintain the continuity of your operations.
