For this Melrose home, Just Right Services designed and installed a custom snow melt system beneath both the driveway and walkways to provide safe, maintenance-free winter conditions.

The homeowners—recently retired—wanted a long-term solution that would allow them to comfortably age in place without the physical burden and safety risks of shoveling snow and managing ice. Their goal was to future-proof their home for independence, ensuring they could navigate their property safely throughout New England winters without relying on outside help.

This project involved upgrading an existing home with a newly constructed driveway and walkway system spanning approximately 2,700 square feet. The snow melt system was built using a high-efficiency Viessmann boiler, Tekmar controls, Grundfos pumps, and Viega tubing—carefully configured to deliver consistent, reliable heat distribution across all surfaces.

To maximize reliability and ease of use, the system operates via a manual switch located in the basement, giving the homeowners full control while minimizing potential maintenance associated with automated sensors.