Tampa area anyone

[crbrock]

Originally Posted by kleankutslawn

Tell me what area and i will let you know the going rate in that area.welcome goodluck

I am south of Gandy. Thanks

[Absolute Lawn]

Originally Posted by crbrock

I'm here in South Tampa. This is my first season giving it a shot part time. Any advise would be much appreciated. What are the going rates for 50x100, I don't want to under cut anyone.

Just don't go less than $50.00 a month on mowing only. Full service prices could vary quite a bit, generally you won't undercut more than one or two before you realize it's gonna put you out of business or compromise the quality of your work. Some neighborhoods are already ruined by undercutters. I just stay out of them as far as marketing goes, but if I do bid on any of them I overprice by 15-20% and see if they go for it. Then provide quality work and wait for the referalls to come in. Again, $50.00 min. and ONLY if you have to and it's an in and out 2-3k yard. (I was assuming 50x100 was a lot dimension). Good luck man!

[crbrock]

Originally Posted by Absolute Lawn

Just don't go less than $50.00 a month on mowing only. Full service prices could vary quite a bit, generally you won't undercut more than one or two before you realize it's gonna put you out of business or compromise the quality of your work. Some neighborhoods are already ruined by undercutters. I just stay out of them as far as marketing goes, but if I do bid on any of them I overprice by 15-20% and see if they go for it. Then provide quality work and wait for the referalls to come in. Again, $50.00 min. and ONLY if you have to and it's an in and out 2-3k yard. (I was assuming 50x100 was a lot dimension). Good luck man!

Thanks that helps alot.

[kleankutslawn]

Is that price for bi-weekly service?

[woodbutcher44]

I'm in Ocala area or just west of it.
In this area how many cuts per year do you figure in your contracts ?
Better yet in what months do you actually cut once'twice' weekly?
actual cuts not just a service showing IE trash, blowing, edging etc...

[kleankutslawn]

Originally Posted by woodbutcher44

I'm in Ocala area or just west of it.
In this area how many cuts per year do you figure in your contracts ?
Better yet in what months do you actually cut once'twice' weekly?
actual cuts not just a service showing IE trash, blowing, edging etc...

I normally come every week from April 1st-October31st,bi-weekly Nov-March.really can't say how many actual cuts because in the winter months i just do edge blow like you said.hope this is helpful.If it is needed i have a uncle in your area (Marion County) which is sucessful in our industry. good luck looking forward to hearing from you.
Reggie

[woodbutcher44]

thanks Reggie that helps . I'm having a hard go of it. I'm a tree guy that was forced to change to a different line of work .
I was a climber but due to nerve damage my feet are numb so climbing isn't't possible any more.

[kleankutslawn]

that area is very good.you should do well there.let me know if i can be any help.

[kleankutslawn]

Originally Posted by woodbutcher44

thanks Reggie that helps . I'm having a hard go of it. I'm a tree guy that was forced to change to a different line of work .
I was a climber but due to nerve damage my feet are numb so climbing isn't't possible any more.

how has it been going for you?

[amor4421]

Hi guys i'm here in riverview. I just started my biz less than one year ago. not to many clients yet but starting to pick up.