Roy Outdoor Seating Clearing
We clear patios, decks, and outdoor dining areas so businesses can reopen seating quickly after Western Washington snow.
Outdoor seating in Roy is not in use for most of the winter, but a light snowfall or a hard freeze can still leave patios, walkways and entry paths slick. Washington Snow Removal clears outdoor seating areas so staff and guests can get in and out safely.
We are licensed, bonded and insured, and we work from our Bothell yard. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your patio, deck or dining area and what it needs after a snow or ice event.
Why Roy walkways freeze
Average snowfall by month in Roy
Recent winter events logged for the Roy area
- Dec 1, 2022: Winter Weather
- Jan 18–19, 2012: Ice Storm; Heavy Snow
- Dec 21, 2008: Heavy Snow
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
Outdoor Seating Clearing in Roy, Pierce County
Clearing outdoor seating is mostly hand work. A crew member shovels the patio surface, the paths to it and the area around gates and doors. We move tables and chairs only where needed, and we treat the cleared surface with ice melt when ice is a risk.
Roy does not get much snow. The average is 6.2 in per season, and the area sees snow on the ground about 4 days a year. Days with 1 in or more average 1.8. Still, 73% of winters have at least one 1-inch day, so it is worth having a plan. Light-snow days that need deicing average 3.45, and there are 42 freezing nights between October and April. Ice, not depth, is often the bigger concern for seating areas.
The area has also seen larger events, including Heavy Snow on Dec 21, 2008, an Ice Storm on Jan 19, 2012, and Winter Weather on Dec 1, 2022.
Pricing for Roy:
- Crew member for shoveling, sidewalks and hand work: $110 per person-hour
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 per 50 lb bag
- Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000): $175 per hour, for larger lots
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 per dispatch
Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum. Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard, which is reflected in the trip charge.
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
Restores usable outdoor seating faster after storms; Keeps aisles between tables safe for staff and guests; Treats shaded decking prone to refreeze; Protects patio heaters and fixed furniture; Extends the outdoor dining season through cold snaps
