2001 Price increase?

[Tomslawncare1]

Tried doing a search on price increases but not much found. What do you people think would be a fair price increase for regular customers. I do mostly $30-$45 lawns and up. Should I increase, or not. If so do I use a percentage or flat increase. Give me your opinions. Thanks. Tom

[Eric ELM]

Here is 35 posts on this subject. http://www.lawnsite.com/search.php?query=price+increase&forumchoice=1&booleanand=yes&searchin=subject&searchdate=-1&searchuser=&searchdateline=&exactname=yes&action=dosearch&getdaily=&pagenum=

There are also more on the Lawnsite links page I did on my website, with other search names, like Raising Prices. Just click on this link and go to prices on the list.
Click here. (http://www.elmlawnsite.com/lawnsite_post_links.htm)

[1st impressions]

Tom

This year I am increasing my lawn maintenance rates by
5% minimum. I break this down to 2% to cover the
ever increasing cost of gas and 3% for me.
Last year when gas hit $2.25 a gallon I put a temp
fuel surcharge of 3% to help cover the difference. Only
problem now is if gas spikes again will I be able to impose another surcharge without a negative backlash. The 2%
increase only covers gas to about $1.70-$1.75. I may have
to rethink this number because gas just hit $1.60. Hope
this helps!

[kutnkru]

Every year.

Cost of living/operation increases, so the percentage covers this. If a client declines we then refer them to another contractor we feel can accomodate their needs for last years price. We have to make money, Not donate it.

Kris