what is the going rate for laying down sod? she has a 30x30 front yard have to drive 1hr 10 to get there. I just need some advice what to charge for my time and labor.
For that small of a job I would charge: 900 Sq ft x .50 = $450 + one hour for driving time + what ever time it takes to prep the ground + top soil if you bring any in
Who cares how long it takes you to get there? You don't get paid to commute to work no matter how far away you live.... High end, 750, inc. prep work. plus topsoil if needed (extra cost). Don't forget about delivery fee ifyou have to have the sod deliveir on a small job like this. EG
I charge $1.50 sqft. I don't charge driving time or prep, just the SQft. price. I pay $.28 for sod, add prep, labor and whatever else, and usually make $1.00sqft. I charge extra for irrigation.
Ya travel time is really starting to matter now when I drive the F700 dump truck (3miles to the gallon) when gas prices keep flying up.
