Snow Guard Installation

What This Service Involves

Snow guards are small fixtures mounted on a roof to hold accumulated snow so it melts and sheds gradually instead of releasing in one hazardous slide. On the metal and steep roofs common in Western Washington, a wet snow load can avalanche without warning onto entrances, vehicles, and landscaping below. By retaining the snow, guards let it thaw in a controlled way that protects people and property in the discharge zone. We select and place guards based on roof material, pitch, and the areas most at risk from a sudden slide.

Benefits

Controlled, gradual shedding instead of sudden avalanches; Protection for entrances, vehicles, and landscaping below; Fixtures matched to roof material and pitch; Retention of snow so it melts safely in place

Our Process

1) Evaluate roof pitch, material, and slide-risk areas; 2) Select snow guards suited to the roof and load; 3) Mount the guards in the pattern needed to retain snow; 4) Verify secure attachment across the slide zones

What Affects the Cost

Roof pitch and material affecting guard type; Number of guards needed for full retention; Slide-risk areas requiring priority coverage; Roof access and height during installation; Fastening method suited to the roofing system

Best Time of Year

Snow guard installation is ideally done in fall before the first heavy snows arrive in late November.