Metal Roof Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Metal roofs shed snow differently than shingle roofs, holding a load until it releases all at once in a dangerous slide that can bury walkways and doorways below. In Western Washington, where a wet snowfall is often followed by rain that adds weight, controlled removal protects both the structure and anyone passing beneath. Our crews work from the ground with roof rakes and specialized tools to draw snow down in a managed way rather than triggering an uncontrolled avalanche. We clear the discharge zones below first so released snow never traps an entrance or blocks an exit.

Benefits

Controlled removal that prevents dangerous sudden slides; Protection for walkways and doorways in the slide path; Ground-based tools that avoid walking slick metal panels; Reduced structural load before rain adds weight to wet snow

Our Process

1) Identify slide paths and clear the zones beneath the roof; 2) Draw snow down in managed sections with roof rakes; 3) Work evenly to avoid triggering an uncontrolled release; 4) Remove discharged snow from entrances and walkways below

What Affects the Cost

Roof area and pitch affecting snow load and slide risk; Snow depth and how much rain has saturated it; Height and accessibility for ground-based clearing; Number of discharge zones needing protection; Time required to remove snow safely below the eaves

Best Time of Year

Metal roof snow removal is most needed during heavy wet-snow events from December through February before rain adds load.