University Place Walkway Deicing
Deicing of walkways and paths to eliminate the slick film that forms on the routes people use most.
Walkway Deicing in University Place is about keeping foot traffic safe on thin ice, not moving deep snow. The area averages 5.4 in of snow per season and only 1.5 days a year with 1 in or more. Freezing nights still add up, with 36 between October and April.
Washington Snow Removal is licensed, bonded and insured. We serve University Place from our Bothell yard, 82 minutes away. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your walkways, entries and parking edges.
Ice and freezing nights in University Place
Recent winter events logged for the University Place area
- Feb 12, 2021: Winter Storm
- Feb 5, 2017: Heavy Snow
- Jan 18–19, 2012: Ice Storm; Heavy Snow
- Dec 21, 2008: Heavy Snow
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for University Place, 2005–2026.
Walkway Deicing in University Place: What the Work Involves
Most University Place ice problems start small. A light snow, a freezing night, or a thin glaze on concrete can make a walkway unsafe. Our records show 2.84 light-snow days that need deicing, and only 1.3 days a year that stay below freezing. Because the cold comes in short spells, a treated path matters more than a cleared one.
Deicing here means hand work on the places people actually walk. That usually includes:
- Front walks and building entries
- Steps, ramps and handrail approaches
- Sidewalk links to parking areas
- Shaded spots where ice lingers
Big events are rare but they do happen. Logged events for the area include a Winter Storm on Feb 12, 2021, Heavy Snow on Feb 5, 2017, an Ice Storm on Jan 19, 2012, and Heavy Snow on Dec 21, 2008. Two ice storm reports have been logged since 2005.
Pricing is posted openly. Bagged ice melt is $45 per 50 lb bag, bulk salt applied is $300 per ton, and crew members are $110 per person-hour. The trip charge for University Place (zone C) is $350 per dispatch, and each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum.
Prices in University Place
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 University Place (zone C) | $350 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- University Place is 82 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
University Place
Benefits
Removes the slick film on the highest-traffic routes; Treats shaded walkways that stay icy all day; Uses pet-safe products near entrances; Covers edge to edge so no hidden ice remains
