I have not really felt like there are surfaces everywhere in the current version of the game, especially if you do not use the barrels yourself, which I have not really done.
But yeah I am all for toning them down but not removing them, I also think cantrips should only create a surface if directly aimed at the ground. That way they could pretty much work as stated in raw rules while also have a new use to them that is just a fun addition to the game.
They really need to balance ice surface before enemies have access to them that is for sure, those things are broken.
