36 duplexes, for a company that cares for elderly and disabled adults. I estimate at 15-16 hrs of work bi-weekly, so 30-32 hours of work per month. $25/building. $1800 per month. They are small, not much work, no gates, pets, toys, just want it mowed bi-weekly thats it. So 4, 8 hour days per month to complete them, (i'd work longer days) for $450 per day, it figures out to $56.25 per hour. That all includes drive time, and trimming edges once per month. Its a lot less than I want to work for........but if they give me a 1 year contract for the lawn and snow.....It seems tempting.... what do you all think? With my equip and hauling a$$ I can probably do it much quicker....
Would you take this work?
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$56.25 per hour solo? If that includes drive time, unload, mowing/trimming...Yep, I'd take it.
Actually though, if it's the normal 1/4acre lots duplex I'd bet you could get it done in one day at about 10-12 hrs. If you can knock it back to 24 hrs. /month you're in the $75per hour range and again, I'd take it.
Actually though, if it's the normal 1/4acre lots duplex I'd bet you could get it done in one day at about 10-12 hrs. If you can knock it back to 24 hrs. /month you're in the $75per hour range and again, I'd take it.
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right now i'm able to get $75/hr or more, (not all week). I have a bunch of 30-36 dollar lawn within 5 minutes of eachother..... so it helps. But if I was getting my regular rate for all these places it would be way higher. It breaks down to $12.50 per side...which makes me want to shoot myself..... lol
I havn't been able to see the properties either....just a few phone conversations so far.... We'll see what comes of It I guess, Im just worried that the "the jobs are only about 5 or so minutes apart" might turn into 10-15 minutes apart...
I havn't been able to see the properties either....just a few phone conversations so far.... We'll see what comes of It I guess, Im just worried that the "the jobs are only about 5 or so minutes apart" might turn into 10-15 minutes apart...
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If you can fit in in your schedule without having to ditch better paying work then I would definately take it. Its all about making your money while the grass is green.
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I think I would do 18 one week, 18 the second week. Basically instead of doing 2 or 3 days every 2nd week, you'd be doing 1 - 1.5days a week. This would leave you open for other work. Would also make it easier to catch up on rain days etc.
Dont put to many eggs in one basket!
Dont put to many eggs in one basket!
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this is an excellent point
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Very true, I do a small condo place and its always, why do you go so fast? How do you turn?! It sure does get old, but its kinda funny after awhile.
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theres kinda an art to avoiding the long drawn out conversations with old people. my favorite method is sun glasses and the ear phones. This way you dont obviously look like your ignoring them.
but yea id take that.
but yea id take that.
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If you look at the windows as you drive by on the mower you will probably notice a small gap in the blinds where those seniors are 'peeping' out at ya!
And if you are not sure how long those jobs are actually taking you, just stop and ask any one of those seniors.....they will tell you EXACTLY how long it took you.
And if you are not sure how long those jobs are actually taking you, just stop and ask any one of those seniors.....they will tell you EXACTLY how long it took you.
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i woud also because rain could def generate some probs. along with other possible delay issues.
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:so true:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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