Emergency Sidewalk Clearing

What This Service Involves

Many Puget Sound cities require property owners to keep adjacent sidewalks clear, and a sudden snowfall can put you out of compliance within hours. Our emergency sidewalk crews respond quickly to clear and treat walks so pedestrians are not forced into the street or onto ice. We handle the connecting stretches that keep foot traffic moving between buildings, transit stops, and parking. From storefront walks in Bellingham to campus paths in Federal Way, we keep your sidewalks safe and your property in the clear.

Benefits

Rapid clearing to meet local sidewalk ordinances; Keeps pedestrians off the street and off the ice; Handles connecting routes to transit and parking; Reduces slip-and-fall liability along public frontage

Our Process

1) Confirm the sidewalk sections and compliance requirements; 2) Dispatch a crew to clear the affected walks; 3) Remove snow and treat the walking surface; 4) Reapply deicer as freezing conditions persist

What Affects the Cost

Urgency and timing of the request; Total length of sidewalk to clear; Local ordinance and compliance requirements; Snow depth and ice conditions; After-hours emergency labor and deicer costs

Best Time of Year

Emergency sidewalk clearing is available throughout winter whenever a storm threatens compliance and pedestrian safety.