Lakewood Walkway Deicing
Deicing of walkways and paths to eliminate the slick film that forms on the routes people use most.
Walkway deicing in Lakewood is mostly about freezing nights, not deep snow. The area sees 35 freezing nights between October and April, and only about 3 days a year with snow on the ground. A thin glaze on a sidewalk or entry can be just as risky as a snowfall.
Washington Snow Removal is licensed, bonded and insured. We send crews from our Bothell yard to treat walkways, entries and paths at Lakewood properties. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your site.
Lakewood ice season, by the numbers
Average snowfall by month in Lakewood
Recent winter events logged for the Lakewood area
- Dec 23, 2022: Ice Storm
- Dec 1, 2022: Winter Weather
- Dec 26, 2021: Heavy Snow
- Nov 22, 2010: Winter Weather
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Lakewood, 2005–2026.
Walkway Deicing in Lakewood: What to Expect at Your Property
Walkway deicing means putting ice melt or salt down on the surfaces people walk on. That includes sidewalks, building entries, ramps, stairs and paths from parking areas. Crews can also shovel and hand-clear these areas when snow is present.
Lakewood averages 5.0 inches of snow per season, and only 1.6 days a year bring 1 inch or more. Winter Weather Advisories average 3.38 a year. Ice is the bigger concern. The area has two ice storm reports logged since 2005. Recent events include an Ice Storm on Dec 23, 2022, Winter Weather on Dec 1, 2022, and Heavy Snow on Dec 26, 2021.
Because events are infrequent and can be short, most Lakewood jobs are dispatched as needed. Lakewood is 81 minutes from our Bothell yard, and it falls in zone C for trip charges. Pricing is:
- Trip charge for Lakewood (zone C): $350 per dispatch
- Crew member for sidewalks and hand work: $110 per person-hour
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 per 50 lb bag
- Bulk salt, applied: $300 per ton
Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum. Larger lots may also use our plow and spreader truck with driver at $325 per hour.
Prices in Lakewood
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 Lakewood (zone C) | $350 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Lakewood is 81 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Lakewood
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
