Roy Courtyard Snow Removal
We remove snow from enclosed courtyards and interior common areas so residents and staff can cross them safely in Western Washington.
Courtyards trap snow. Walls and building edges block wind and sun, so snow piles up and ice lingers on pavers, steps and walkways. Washington Snow Removal clears courtyards in Roy, Pierce County, with hand crews and, where space allows, a compact track loader.
We are based in Bothell, WA, and we are licensed, bonded and insured. Roy sees little snow in a typical year, but when it comes, a shaded courtyard can stay slick long after the roads are bare. Call 206-809-9669 to set up a dispatch.
Snow and ice on Roy sidewalks
Biggest storms in Roy since 2005
- Feb 11–15, 2021: 15.4 in total, 7.1 in on the biggest day
- Jan 15–19, 2012: 12.9 in total, 8.3 in on the biggest day
- Feb 5–6, 2017: 9.9 in total, 6.5 in on the biggest day
- Nov 22–23, 2010: 7.3 in total, 5.8 in on the biggest day
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
What Courtyard Snow Removal Involves in Roy, WA
Courtyards are tight. Most of the work is done by hand. Crew members shovel paths, entries, stairs and the areas around doors and drains. Snow has to go somewhere, so we move it to open corners or planting beds that will not be damaged. Where there is room and access, a Kubota SCL1000 compact track loader can push and stack larger piles.
Roy averages 6.2 in of snow per season, with 1.8 days a year at 1 in or more. Snow is on the ground about 4 days a year. That means most winters are light. The bigger concern is ice. Roy has 42 freezing nights from October to April, and a courtyard that gets little sun can refreeze meltwater overnight. Ice melt is part of the job when needed.
Big storms do happen. February 11-15, 2021 brought 15.4 in in total, with 7.1 in on the biggest day. January 2012 brought 12.9 in.
What you pay for:
- Crew member: $110 per person-hour
- Compact track loader with operator: $175 per hour
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 per 50 lb bag
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 per dispatch
There is a 2-hour minimum per dispatch. Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices in Roy
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000) | $175 / hour |
| Ice melt, bagged | $45 / 50 lb bag |
| Trip charge for Roy (zone D) | $525 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Keeps interior courtyards crossable in winter; Hand-clears tight spaces machines cannot reach; Treats deeply shaded pavers against black ice; Places snow away from drains and doorways; Maintains safe passage between buildings
