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I know this has probably been asked before but Im trying to get a more accurate estimate to my new clients. I do have a min. of 35 and I have been in business 4 years. I have been getting the sq. ft. of some of my current yards trying to figure out how much on average that Im charging and it is a hard number to figure out. Small yards are easy-its the larger ones that Im trying to get more accurate on. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.
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Thanks Ill try it this week and see how it works.Comment
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It still turns into a lot of estimating on every yard because different environmental conditions and the contours of the landscape influence the times every week but with a little time and experience of knowing what you are looking for, you can get very accurate with your estimates over the course of a year.Corn FlakeComment
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Im getting ready for it. Ive got my wheel and notepad and I know it will vary on the yards I have now-but I think it will give me an idea of where I need to be for my future yards. How has it worked for you.Comment
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Just like it suggests in the articles. Once you know the areas to be covered, keep doing the time trials for everything everyday ie edging, mowing, spraying shrubs, pulling weeds etc. and pretty soon rough patterns will emerge and you will be able to be very accurate with your quotes. Its especially important when you are doing fert or pest apps because its not only your companys time on the line but product as well. It seems like a lot of work to start but once the measuring is done the rest is easy. Plus, once you get it down you will have the peace of mind on every prop that you bid on that you didnt under bid it; no second guessing any of your bids.
Or did you just want a general idea of how it works for me? It works quite well.Corn FlakeComment
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no thats exactly what I was looking for and I appreciate you posting the threads. I measured out a couple of places yesterday but havent calculated yet. Ill let you know how it comes out. ThanksComment
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