dapozer said:
How many avg size lawns could 2 people do with two 21"decks, a 32"walk-behind, trimmers and 1 blower i one week/5 days? Avg size equals 1/2 acre or so. Just starting a biz plan and looking for some good numbers for sales gross. I will also add ferts, and aeration to the list as well as irrigation maint.
shawn
Shawn; A couple of questions, first. Why the 2 21's and a 32" when you are cutting 1/2 acre lots? 1/2 acre with a house in the middle equals 15k to 18k of lawn. I do those everyday in the northeast, solo. I can do 8-10 per day, by myself. YES, 15k to 18k per, by myself, with a 52" stander. That is cut, trim and blow. SO, first you have to look at the equipment that you have. You have to try and realize the most production for your time. Half way down the row with the 21" mower...STOP...and look around you and ask "how big of a mower should I be standing here with?" Of course, gates to yards present some problems. Personally, there is NO way I would be doing business with 2 men and 2 21" mowers. It is NOT productive. Look at your financial situation. Come up with the most cutting power that you can afford, taking into consideration the access to the lawns and the size of your wallet. What I am trying to say is to show up at the customer's meaning business. Show-up, cut trim and blow, and leave as fast as you can. Dont be a hurricane that blows through...but be GOOD and be FAST. No reason, with a week full of good weather and you having some better mowers, that you and another cannot get 65-75 lawns a week all done. The first couple of weeks at that pace will be hard, but then it will all come together. Remember, Mother Nature is ALWAYS the Boss in this business, so plan accordingly. You mentioned that you want to add ferts. and aerations to the list. Maybe base you client list so that you have enough mowing for 3 -4 days a week, and then space the ferts. and aerations out to fill in the left-over days. I personally take on TOO much work, but I am always busy. Sometimes, in the Spring, I am flat-out 7 days a week. Some say that I am crazy...BUT...my bills are all paid, and my winters are in Daytona, Florida.
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