Roy Sidewalk Deicing
We deice sidewalks to stop the glare ice that forms when Western Washington freezing rain meets cold pavement.
Sidewalk deicing in Roy is mostly about the freeze, not the snow. The area logs 42 freezing nights between October and April, but only 4 days a year with snow on the ground. Thin frost and refrozen meltwater on walkways are the usual problem.
Washington Snow Removal is a licensed, bonded and insured company based in Bothell, WA. We treat sidewalks, entries and walkways with ice melt, and we shovel by hand where needed. Call 206-809-9669 to talk through your property.
Roy ice season, by the numbers
Average snowfall by month in Roy
Recent winter events logged for the Roy area
- Dec 1, 2022: Winter Weather
- Feb 22, 2018: Heavy Snow
- Jan 18–19, 2012: Ice Storm; Heavy Snow
Sources: NOAA and National Weather Service records for Roy, 2005–2026.
Sidewalk Deicing in Roy, Pierce County: What It Involves
Deicing a sidewalk means getting a safe walking surface on concrete, pavers or asphalt. We clear loose snow first where there is any. Then we apply ice melt along walks, curb ramps, entry steps and the paths between parking and doors.
Roy averages 6.2 inches of snow per season and only 1.8 days a year with 1 inch or more. Most winters bring little accumulation. The bigger risk is the 42 freezing nights, when wet pavement turns to ice before anyone is up. The area has also seen real events. Records show an ice storm on Jan 19, 2012, heavy snow on Feb 22, 2018, and winter weather on Dec 1, 2022. Winter Weather Advisories average 3.38 a year.
Because events are infrequent, many Roy properties do better with dispatch on an as-needed basis. Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard, so we plan timing around that.
Pricing for Roy:
- Ice melt, bagged: $45 per 50 lb bag
- Bulk salt, applied: $300 per ton
- Crew member for sidewalks and hand work: $110 per person-hour
- Trip charge for Roy (zone D): $525 per dispatch
Each dispatch has a 2-hour minimum.
Prices in Roy
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 Roy (zone D) | $525 / dispatch |
- 2-hour minimum per dispatch.
- Roy is 104 minutes from our Bothell yard.
Prices approved Oct 2026.
Service Area
Roy
Benefits
Stops glare ice from freezing rain; protects owners from slip-and-fall liability; material matched to pavement temperature; timed to the forecast for prevention; reapplication through extended freezes
