Flat Roof Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Flat and low-slope roofs are common on Western Washington commercial buildings and modern homes, and they hold snow rather than shedding it like a pitched roof. Because meltwater ponds instead of draining, the wet snow soaks up water and grows heavier by the hour during a lowland storm. Our crews remove snow evenly across the membrane, keeping drains and scuppers open so meltwater has somewhere to go. We use techniques and tools that protect the roofing membrane from punctures and tears.

Benefits

Prevents dangerous load buildup on non-shedding roofs; keeps drains and scuppers open for meltwater; protects the roof membrane from punctures; addresses ponding before it soaks into the snow

Our Process

1) Inspect the membrane and locate all drains; 2) Clear snow evenly to avoid load imbalance; 3) Open drains and scuppers for meltwater flow; 4) Remove snow with membrane-safe tools

What Affects the Cost

Total flat roof area to clear; number and condition of drains and scuppers; membrane type and its puncture sensitivity; depth of saturated, ponding-heavy snow; access and staging on a commercial structure

Best Time of Year

Flat roof snow removal is most urgent during prolonged lowland snow and the wet spells that let meltwater pond and add weight.