Roy Sand Application
Sand application delivers instant traction on packed ice and during the deep freezes where deicers alone lose their punch.
Sand Application in Roy is about traction. Roy averages 6.2 in of snow a season, but it sees 42 freezing nights from October to April. Thin ice on lots, driveways and walkways is the more common problem than deep snow.
Washington Snow Removal is licensed, bonded and insured. We work out of Bothell, 104 minutes from Roy, and we call 206-809-9669 the number to reach us for scheduling. Pricing is listed openly on this page so you know the cost structure before you book.
How often Roy pavement freezes
Average snowfall by month in Roy
Ice storms and freezing rain near Roy
- Dec 23, 2022: Ice Storm
- Jan 19, 2012: Ice Storm
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
How Sand Application Works for Roy Properties
Sand gives tires and boots something to grip on packed snow and ice. It does not melt anything. In Roy that fits the pattern well. The area sees about 4 days a year with snow on the ground and only 1.8 days with 1 in or more. Most of the trouble comes from freezing nights, 3.45 light-snow days that need deicing, and rare events like the ice storms of Dec 23, 2022 and Jan 19, 2012.
Sand is a good choice when temperatures are too low for ice melt to work well, or when you want traction right away on a surface that is already glazed. We can also pair it with other treatments depending on conditions. Roy has about 3.38 Winter Weather Advisories a year, so a short window of ice can arrive with little warning.
- Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500): $325 / hour
- Bulk salt, applied: $300 / ton
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 / 50 lb bag
- Crew member for sidewalks and hand work: $110 / person-hour
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 / dispatch
Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum. Because Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard, grouping lots, drives and walkways into one visit keeps the cost down. Call 206-809-9669 to set it up.
Prices in Roy
Billed by the hour for the crew and equipment on site, plus materials.
| Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500) | $325 / hour |
| Ice melt, bagged | $45 / 50 lb bag |
| Bulk salt, applied | $300 / ton |
| Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work) | $110 / person-hour |
| 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
Provides traction even in the teens when deicers stall; Safe for concrete, landscaping, and nearby waterways; Ideal for slopes, ramps, and high-traffic footpaths; Pairs with deicer for both grip and melt
