Commercial Pricing-Opinions Needed

[DFed913]

Just started lawn maintenance business (mowing, trimming, etc.) - Have all residential accounts right now but have offers to do some small-medium size commercial lots (think post offices/federal properties).

Each property has approx. 1370 feet of trimming. One property has less trimming, more mowing and one has 12 trees to be trimmed around. Also, both are in heavy populated areas and will require quite a bit of trash removal before each mow.

I have quotes in mind for about 60-75 dollars - new at this - please tell me if this is considered too high or "lowballing".

Any and all opinions appreciated.

Thanks!

[PMLAWN]

I have asked my equipment many times if it knows the difference between residential and commercial-------It doesn't
Therefore I charge the same rates.

When we do bids for properties that need 4 guys all day we will have to sharpen the pencil a bit but for the stuff you are talking about there is no difference

[JJLandscapes]

I have asked my equipment many times if it knows the difference between residential and commercial-------It doesn't
Therefore I charge the same rates.

When we do bids for properties that need 4 guys all day we will have to sharpen the pencil a bit but for the stuff you are talking about there is no difference

smartass comment but the truth there is no difference price as if it was a house but to land it you might have to be a little cheaper because commercial props most the time are just looking for the cheapest company

[ed2hess]

Commericial often less and I would guess that post office and city and state building would be very very competitive and thus low priced.

[murray83]

not to mention bonding,1-3 million in insurance not worth bidding on :(