Stairs Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Outdoor stairs are the most dangerous surface during a Western Washington cold snap because snow packs into each tread and refreezes into a glaze that is hard to see. Our crews clear every step down to the surface, including the nosing edge where footing matters most. We work handrails and landings into the job so there is a continuous safe route from door to walkway. On wood and composite stairs we choose tools and treatments that will not splinter boards or leave staining residue.

Benefits

Eliminates packed ice hidden in tread corners and nosings; Restores safe footing on the property's highest-risk surface; Clears handrails and landings for a continuous route; Uses treatments that will not stain wood or composite treads

Our Process

1) Clear each tread and riser down to the surface by hand; 2) Chip and remove bonded ice from nosings and corners; 3) Wipe down handrails and clear the top and bottom landings; 4) Apply traction grit or a surface-safe deicer to hold footing

What Affects the Cost

Number of steps and the length of each flight; Stair material and required care level; How much ice has bonded into the treads; Presence of handrails and landings needing attention; Repeat visits across a multi-day freeze

Best Time of Year

Prioritize stair clearing at the leading edge of any snow or freezing-rain event, typically December through February in the lowlands.