Roy Skylight Snow Removal
We carefully remove snow from and around skylights to protect the glazing and prevent leaks.
Skylight snow removal in Roy, Pierce County, means clearing snow from glass roof openings by hand. Washington Snow Removal does this work from Bothell. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Roy is 104 minutes from our yard, so we plan each trip with care.
Snow here is uncommon. Roy averages 6.2 in per season and sees 1.8 days a year with 1 in or more. When a storm does hit, snow can sit on skylights and add weight and block light. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your property.
Heavy snow on Roy roofs
Largest snow totals reported near Roy
- Feb 11–13, 2021: Up to 11 in, 7 spotter reports: 2 NE Yelm 11 in, Yelm 10 in, Yelm 8 in, Yelm 7 in, 2 ESE Yelm 7 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in, 2 E Yelm 4 in
- Feb 9, 2019: 4 in measured by a spotter at Yelm
- 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
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
How Skylight Snow Removal Works in Roy, WA
Skylights are small, but they need careful hands. We clear snow by hand with crew members working from safe access points. Shoveling is not used on the glass itself. We keep tools soft and light so we do not scratch or stress the surface.
Roy does not get snow often. Heavy-snow days of 4 in or more average 0.18 a year. Still, the area can get hit hard. The largest storm since 2005 was 15.4 in, and the snowiest season, 2018-19, totaled 16.7 in. Spotters near Roy reported 11 in at 2 NE Yelm on Feb 13, 2021. The record daily snowfall at Mcmillin Rsvr was 16.0 in in 1974.
Roy also has 42 freezing nights from Oct to Apr. Snow that melts by day can refreeze at night, so ice can form around skylight frames and curbs. We watch for that during the visit.
- Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work): $110 per person-hour
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 per dispatch
Because storms are rare, most jobs are one-time calls rather than season-long routes. Call 206-809-9669 to set up a visit.
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 |
| Trip charge for Roy (zone D) | $525 / dispatch |
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Protects fragile skylight glazing from cracking; prevents leaks through overloaded seals; keeps flashing clear for proper drainage; relieves load by hand without impact on glass
