quote on seeding

[65hoss]

Just received call about fescue overseeding his entire yard. 1.5 acres. I'm assuming around 60000 sq. ft. How would you guys bid on this one? Wants aerated and seeded.

[KirbysLawn]

How thick is the grass now (e.g. 50% grass/50% weed, 70% grass 30% bare)? What rate do you plan on over-seeding, pounds per 1000?

[65hoss]

around 6 to 8 lbs per 1000. Its already a fescue lawn, just looks bad and thinned out.

[Edited by 65hoss on 09-18-2000 at 09:23 PM]

[KirbysLawn]

If I were quoting the job I would bid $20.00 per 1000, a discount for the larger area. $50.00 for 2 soil test. Your total out of pocket should be $540.00 for seed, starter fert, if seed is obtained at $0.93 cents a pound, and the charge would be $1250.00. If you have a pull behind that would do a good job you may adjust the price if you feel you need too. Remember, your expense is around $8.40 per each 1000 sf, so don't under bid.

Ray

[65hoss]

Thanks Ray.

My seed is 1.05 per pound. I can calculate that in. So what time of starter fert do you use? How much do you use per 1000 sq ft.?

Thanks again.
Eric

[KirbysLawn]

I use Lesco 18-24-12 starter with the Lesco spreader. Just set the calabration gauge at #14 and go! That applies fert at 4.2 pounds per 1000 sf and will cover 12,000 sf.

[65hoss]

Do you also use the Lesco spreader for the seed?

[KirbysLawn]

Yes. Lesco can give you a chart that shows the seed pattern for certin rates to calabrate, I just set it at around N or M and apply. I have already figured how much seed is needed so no problem.

Ray