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dmk395
03-15-2002, 10:43 PM
Mow trim and blow off 15,500 sq. feet, what do you charge?
greens
03-15-2002, 10:51 PM
I do a church that is 15,000 square feet with minimal edging and trimming for $70.00. It is hard to give you an accurate bid with the information you gave.
dmk395
03-15-2002, 10:53 PM
Its mostly open...just trying to see where my bids come in.
CSRA Landscaping
03-15-2002, 10:56 PM
$35 per visit.
heygrassman
03-15-2002, 10:57 PM
how much trimming (linear ft ballpark) like to try my new formula
BRIAN GALLO
03-15-2002, 10:58 PM
Wow, Greens you're doing great at that price! The majority of my residential props. are 10,500 sq. ft., and around here the going price is $25-30 per cut. With a 48" w.b. this can be done in under a half hour. But, as greens said, you have limited info. A yard that has a lot of beds and needs more trimming will bring a higher price.
dmk395
03-15-2002, 11:05 PM
200 feet of trimming...sidewalk...driveway...couple mulch beds
LAWNGODFATHER
03-15-2002, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by CSRA Landscaping
$35 per visit.

Same
heygrassman
03-15-2002, 11:15 PM
LGF and CSRA what is your min charge??

I got $27 with trim.. thinking the formula needs tweaked..
dmk395
03-15-2002, 11:19 PM
27 bucks.....better find another formula
LAWNGODFATHER
03-15-2002, 11:31 PM
Originally posted by heygrassman
LGF and CSRA what is your min charge??

I got $27 with trim.. thinking the formula needs tweaked..

I was at $27 till I saw the 200 feet of trimming.

BTW $27 is my minimum charge to show up.
GCS LawnService
03-16-2002, 01:34 AM
Most of my residential customers are willing to pay somewhere between $35-$45 weekly. I do have a customer that pays $60 per visit but that lawn is a real piece of work and it is on the lake with a big bluff at the back of the property.
gravedigger5
03-16-2002, 02:27 AM
I figured it with my old formula and by the book, both ways came out $35.00
LAWNGODFATHER
03-16-2002, 02:30 AM
Originally posted by gravedigger5
I figured it with my old formula and by the book, both ways came out $35.00

By the book; define?

Is there a bidding book out we haven't heard of yet?:D

It isn't Phil Nilsson's is it?:dizzy:
gravedigger5
03-16-2002, 02:50 AM
Originally posted by LAWNGODFATHER




It isn't Phil Nilsson's is it?:dizzy:




LGF why yes it is. its something i've recently picked-up,
haven't had much chance to use it yet, though. it does
seem to be close to the formulas I came up with to bid when
i first started which have been rather decent. i am fairly new to
the biz(starting my 2nd season) working at it part-time, trying
to learn the ropes. am also licenced and insured. by the way
whats up with Phil Nilsson's books? lots of info just not sure how
good it is yet. appreciate your opinion
LAWNGODFATHER
03-16-2002, 03:24 AM
Never looked in one.

They are kind of pricey.

I had a nice smart azz answer but I'll save it.

I can't honestly say anything about Phil Nilsson.

I don't know him at all, or read his books.

Glad they have helped you, I have read they have not others.

BTW is your screen name after the MONSTER truck?

I could change mine to BIG FOOT, they are right here in Florassant MO.
GarPA
03-16-2002, 03:30 AM
Just bought 3 of his tapes on job estimating...save your money...he talks at such a high level you get nothing to sink your teeth into
jrblawncare
03-16-2002, 05:13 AM
Mow - Trim - Blow - and GO......$35.00.
Just Cut
03-16-2002, 05:21 AM
$30.00 per visit
65hoss
03-16-2002, 06:10 AM
$35-$40 per stop.
RMDoyon
03-16-2002, 06:22 AM
$1200 annual
CSRA Landscaping
03-16-2002, 10:05 AM
My minimum is $35, so that's how I got that.
LawnLad
03-16-2002, 10:29 AM
Let's see... 15,000 sq ft of grass.

1) Pick up sticks, trash, debris prior to cutting.
2) Cut grass (not bagged)
3) Line trim
4) Edge walks, curb and high profile beds if needed
5) Blow down all hard surfaces
6) Spray cracks in walks, drive, patios, etc with Round-up as needed

Don't forget about loading and unloading and leaving serive notice at the property upon completion. At $2.00 a minute for a three man crew, I'd put it at at least $45 to $60 depending on site conditions.
TSS
03-16-2002, 11:29 AM
annual= 1350.00
monthly= 112.50
Cashmonysonny
03-16-2002, 04:55 PM
How do you guy's come up with these prices what's is you all's formula please tell me..
lamblawnscaping
03-16-2002, 08:40 PM
8 installments of 170 due April first through Nov 1st
8 installments of 212.24 with fert program (no overseeding)
Mowing season April 1st through Nov 1st
5 step fert program, insect/disease control extra.
Harvestman
03-16-2002, 09:50 PM
$35.00 here also.