I have a little trouble pricing gravel & figuring out if I'm bidding right. A "yard" of mulch I get $70-100 after cost. A "yard" of gravel takes half as much time to spread but weighs twice as much !!?
So my first big job I landed in the middle. I had to add a fresh layer of 3/8" gravel to a large driveway. So charged $70yard labor for spreading 8.5 tons & made around $600 after delivery fee& cost. Took me 5-6 hours solo including a break. So obviously a good payday for me....but would others charge more (& come in with skidsteer) ? And should I charge more for larger size gravel.since it's harder to shovel ?
So my first big job I landed in the middle. I had to add a fresh layer of 3/8" gravel to a large driveway. So charged $70yard labor for spreading 8.5 tons & made around $600 after delivery fee& cost. Took me 5-6 hours solo including a break. So obviously a good payday for me....but would others charge more (& come in with skidsteer) ? And should I charge more for larger size gravel.since it's harder to shovel ?
