Federal Way Property Management Parking Lot Snow Removal
We clear parking lots across a management portfolio under one Western Washington contract that keeps every property covered.
Property managers in Federal Way deal with snow rarely, but when it comes, lots and walkways need attention fast. Washington Snow Removal plows and treats parking lots for property managers in Federal Way, King County. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and we work from our yard in Bothell, 60 minutes away.
Federal Way averages 6.0 in of snow per season and 1.8 days a year with 1 in or more. Since 2005 the area has logged 15 winter storm and heavy snow reports. Billing is hourly, with a 2-hour minimum per dispatch. Call 206-809-9669.
Planning a Federal Way snow season
Average snowfall by month in Federal Way
Biggest storms in Federal Way since 2005
- Jan 15–20, 2012: 13.7 in total, 5.4 in on the biggest day
- Dec 21–22, 2008: 10.4 in total, 6.7 in on the biggest day
- Dec 26–28, 2021: 9.9 in total, 6.1 in on the biggest day
- Feb 12–15, 2021: 8.5 in total, 7.1 in on the biggest day
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Federal Way, 2005–2026.
Parking Lot Snow Removal for Federal Way Property Managers
Most Federal Way storms are short, but some are heavy. The biggest single day since 2005 brought 7.1 in, on Feb 12–15, 2021, when the storm totaled 8.5 in. Jan 15–20, 2012 was the largest event at 13.7 in total. Dec 21–22, 2008 added 10.4 in, and Dec 26–28, 2021 added 9.9 in.
Ice is the more regular problem. The area sees 28 freezing nights from October to April, so meltwater and wet pavement can refreeze in drive aisles, entrances, ramps and walkways. Federal Way averages 0.76 Winter Storm Warnings a year, so many seasons are light, and a lot may need only treatment.
For a managed property, the work can include:
- Plowing drive aisles, parking stalls and entrances
- Spreading bulk salt or bagged ice melt on slick areas
- Shoveling sidewalks, steps and doorways by hand
- Clearing tight corners with a compact track loader
Rates are $250 per hour for a Ram 3500 plow truck with driver and $325 per hour for a Ram 5500 plow and spreader truck. A compact track loader with operator is $175 per hour, and crew members are $110 per person-hour. Bulk salt applied is $300 per ton, and bagged ice melt is $45 per 50 lb bag. The Federal Way trip charge (zone B) is $275 per dispatch.
Prices in Federal Way
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Plow truck with driver (Ram 3500) | $250 / hour |
| Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500) | $325 / hour |
| Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000) | $175 / hour |
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| Ice melt, bagged | $45 / 50 lb bag |
| Bulk salt, applied | $300 / ton |
| Trip charge for Federal Way (zone B) | $275 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Federal Way is 60 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Federal Way
Benefits
One contract and contact covers the entire property portfolio; each lot is cleared to its own trigger depth and tenant needs; consolidated documentation supports owner reporting and liability defense; regional storms are handled by priority across all sites; managers replace many vendors with a single accountable provider
