Fife Gated Community Snow Removal
We clear entry gates, interior roads, and common walkways for gated Western Washington communities under one coordinated plan.
Gated communities in Fife have a few snow problems that open lots do not. Entry gates, keypad lanes, guard shacks and narrow private streets all need to be clear before residents can get in or out. Washington Snow Removal plows and treats these properties, and we are licensed, bonded and insured.
Fife does not see much snow. The average is 5.8 in per season, and only 1.8 days a year bring 1 in or more. But the big days matter. The biggest single day since 2005 was 5.7 in, and a plow is hard to find when everyone needs one. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your community.
Fife winter workload for property managers
Average snowfall by month in Fife
Largest snow totals reported near Fife
- Feb 9, 2019: Up to 9.1 in, 4 spotter reports: 2 ESE Midland 9.1 in, Puyallup 8 in, 2 SW Federal Way 7.5 in, 1 SE Federal Way 6.3 in
- Feb 6, 2017: Up to 8.1 in, 2 spotter reports: 2 NNE Puyallup 8.1 in, 3 SE Federal Way 6.8 in
- Feb 13–14, 2021: Up to 8 in, 2 spotter reports: 4.9 SE Tacoma 8 in, 2 W Algona 6.4 in
- Jan 15–20, 2012: 12.4 in total, 4.7 in on the biggest day
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Fife, 2005–2026.
What Gated Community Snow Removal Involves in Fife
A gated community is a private road network, so the work is different from a parking lot. We plow the main loop, side streets and cul-de-sacs. We also clear the area around the gate so it can open and close without hitting a pile. Plows have to stack snow where it will not block sight lines at the entrance or bury mailboxes and hydrants.
Fife's pattern is mostly light snow with the occasional heavy event. An average season has about 1.76 plow events. Freezing nights run 27 from October to April, so ice can matter even when little snow falls. Nearby spotters recorded 9.1 in near Midland on Feb 9, 2019, and 8.1 in near Puyallup on Feb 6, 2017. Storms like those can shut down a private street fast.
Depending on the site, a visit can include:
- Plowing with a Ram 3500 at $250 per hour or a Ram 5500 plow and spreader at $325 per hour
- A Kubota SCL1000 compact track loader at $175 per hour for tight spots
- Crew members at $110 per person-hour for walks and gate areas
- Bulk salt applied at $300 per ton, or bagged ice melt at $45 per 50 lb bag
Fife is 65 minutes from our Bothell yard. The trip charge is $350 per dispatch, and there is a 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
Prices in Fife
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 Fife (zone C) | $350 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Fife is 65 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Fife
Benefits
Keeps controlled entry gates operable in the cold; Clears the full interior private road network; Treats common walkways, mail areas, and amenities; Coordinates directly with HOA priorities and access
