Puyallup

Location

Washington

Pierce County

About

Puyallup spreads from its downtown and the Puyallup River up onto South Hill in Pierce County, and that elevation split shapes its winters. The valley floor sees mostly occasional, wet lowland snow, while South Hill runs colder and can hold accumulation and ice noticeably longer. From the Fairgrounds district to the Riverside and South Hill neighborhoods, property owners need clearing tuned to which part of town they call home.

Our crews cover Puyallup across its elevation range, lightening up in the valley and scaling plow and de-icing routes on higher, colder South Hill. We clear residential driveways, retail and office frontages downtown, and the mixed-use and multifamily lots that keep this busy Pierce County hub moving in winter.

Snow and ice in Puyallup, by the numbers

7.8 insnow in an average season

2.4days a year with 1 in or more of snow

29freezing nights, Oct–Apr

2.4plow events in an average season

4.07light-snow days that need deicing

Biggest storms since 2005

Feb 8–12, 2019: 16.0 in total, 8.1 in on the biggest day
Feb 12–15, 2021: 14.2 in total, 9.3 in on the biggest day
Feb 5–6, 2017: 10.6 in total, 9.0 in on the biggest day

NOAA station records and NWS reports, 2005-2026.

Snow removal prices in Puyallup

Starting prices for Puyallup (travel zone C). Final price depends on size, slope and snow depth.

Homes

Two-car driveway incl. front walk and steps, per visit	from $330
Single-car driveway incl. front walk and steps, per visit	from $220
Deicing application, per visit	from $100
Seasonal plan, two-car (up to 5 visits)	from $950
Seasonal plan, single-car (up to 5 visits)	from $635
Ice plan add-on, per season	from $490

Prices approved Oct 2026. See your city's page for its exact prices.

Businesses and HOAs

Plow truck with driver (Ram 3500)	$250 / hour
Plow and spreader truck with driver (Ram 5500)	$325 / hour
Compact track loader with operator (Kubota SCL1000)	$175 / hour
Crew member (shoveling, sidewalks, hand work)	$110 / person-hour
Ice melt, bagged	$45 / 50 lb bag
Bulk salt, applied	$300 / ton
Trip charge for Puyallup (zone C)	$350 / dispatch

Prices approved Oct 2026. See your city's page for its exact prices.

Seasonal plans are priced from Puyallup's snow history: about 2.4 plow visits in an average season.
Visits beyond a plan's limit are half the per-visit price.
Service starts at 1 inch of accumulation.

Popular services in Puyallup

Local Notes

A city in the Puyallup River valley known for its fairgrounds and agricultural heritage.

Site Conditions

South Hill’s higher ground catches more snow and refreezes harder than the river valley, where cold air pools and glazes walks overnight. Shaded slopes and north-facing drives hold ice longest, and the town’s mix of steep hillside driveways and flat downtown pavement ices at very different rates.

Seasonal Considerations

We plan Puyallup by elevation, watching South Hill for earlier and heavier events while treating the valley for freeze-thaw glazing. Materials stage ahead of forecast cold, and we hold a longer active window on the hill than downtown, from early-season snaps through late spring frosts that catch the valley off guard.

Common Project Types

Typical work runs from driveway and walkway plowing and shoveling to ice control for downtown and Fairgrounds-area storefronts, seasonal contracts for South Hill HOAs and multifamily lots, and roof snow-load removal after the hill’s heavier accumulations.

Property Styles

Puyallup blends single-family homes with townhomes, condominiums, and multifamily housing, plus retail, office, and mixed-use buildings. South Hill’s sloped subdivisions and the valley’s compact downtown lots each call for different plow staging and hand-clearing near landscaping.

Local Materials & Plants

On South Hill’s colder ground we deploy calcium chloride for fast low-temp melt, dropping to lighter sand-and-brine mixes in the milder valley to spare established lawns and the ornamental beds common in Riverside yards. We steer plow snow off root zones, shield hedges along driveways, and wash salt from turf edges once the hill thaws.

Planning Your Project

We split Puyallup routes so South Hill’s steep, colder drives and emergency exits get early priority, then bring valley walks and aprons into rotation as glaze forms. Roof-load checks follow sustained hill snow, and we keep subdivision and downtown access open between back-to-back systems.

Snow removal in Puyallup: common questions

How much does snow removal cost in Puyallup?

For homes in Puyallup, a single-car driveway with front walk and steps starts at $220 per visit. A two-car driveway starts at $330. Deicing starts at $100 per visit. Businesses and HOAs pay hourly rates, plus a $350 trip charge per dispatch for Puyallup, which is travel zone C.

How much snow does Puyallup get in a year?

An average season in Puyallup brings 7.8 inches of snow. About 2.4 days a year see 1 inch or more, and there are 29 freezing nights from October to April. Big storms happen, though. February 8–12, 2019 dropped 16.0 inches in total.

Is a seasonal plan or per-visit service better in Puyallup?

Seasonal plans are priced from Puyallup's snow history of about 2.4 plow visits in an average season. A two-car plan starts at $950 and a single-car plan at $635, each for up to 5 visits. Extra visits cost half the per-visit price. An ice plan add-on starts at $490 per season.

How do I get a snow removal quote in Puyallup?

Call Washington Snow Removal at 206-809-9669. Snow service runs 24/7, and we are licensed, bonded and insured. Service starts at 1 inch of accumulation. Tell us your property type and whether you need plowing, shoveling or deicing, and we will price it for Puyallup.

Match your Puyallup snow and ice plan to your elevation, valley or South Hill, and keep driveways, walks, and storefronts clear all season.

206 809 9669