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How many other people double mow? I've been having to do it alot cuz of all the growth lately, but I was also wondering, does anybody figure it into their price knowing that it will have to be double cut too look nice? I see some huge commercials near me are almost always double cut, and was wondering if these guys are charging accordingly. These guys are adding another 2-3 hours worth of time on.
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Yes we double cut quite often in Spring. Alot of times its only in certain areas where its gotten a bit thick. I very, very ,very seldom go over the whole lawn. Its still cheaper to double cut than have the added time for removing and disposing clippings. I eat the cost myself. Sometimes its my own fault as I'm the 1 doing the W&F's and could have gotten away w/ a little less fertilizer but who knows what your gonna get in early Spring as far as moisture and generally apply enough to get the job done. Its a hard game to judge."Bustin' ass cuttin' grass" -
yes, that I understand. But what I'm wondering is if anyone figures that into their cost, knowing that it will have to be done most of the time?Comment
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If you know your going to double cut every time then charge for that cost. I don't double cut every time, but if I think it needs it to make the lawn look the best then I will do it. If I need to bag it I will. Your pricing should include some leeway for just things like this. If you double cut 5 times per season take the extra cost (for time) and divide it into the total amount of cuts.Comment
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ok, thanks. I was just wondering, cuz I've seen this car dealer near me, that has maybe 4 acres of grass, that is always double cut, so I am assumming they have to be charging for that.Comment
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I do plenty of double cuts in the spring, but it evens out once we get to the middle of August, and we may only cut once or twice a month. That's the beauty of having contractual accounts.Comment
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i cant imagine not bagging, there is way to much grass at some of my accounts that double cutting wouldnt make a difference. All that does is make smaller clumps of grass all over the lawn. I actually had a few lawns a couple of weeks ago that i had to mow twice bagging because they were so long, mowed as high as i could first time then lowered the mower and mowed again. lawns here are to lush and wet to just mow and leave in the spring anyhow. at least when we only mow once a week.Comment
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It's been crazy, I'll have to take a picture of our postal facility tomorrow and see if I can post it. Theres "hay" a foot deep in spots, or I should say, you can see a couple spots of grass beneath the hay here and there. Bless those who double cut or bag in conditions like this. I'm tired of dealing with the neighboring accounts hay, brought onto mine by wind and traffic currents.Comment
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why wouldn't you charge for a double cut, unless it's your fault it needs to be cut again?Comment
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The customer gets billed for the cut whether we cut it or not. In April that may mean double cuts every now and then. In August it could mean no cuts for two-three weeks, but the customer still gets billed for four.why wouldn't you charge for a double cut, unless it's your fault it needs to be cut again?Comment
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Very good RRS for me I only offer service from April 1 thru October 31. Payments are divided into seven equal monthly installments.Originally posted by RRS
If I did snow blowing I could get 12 months of income but I must return every winter to SW Florida much like other great men such as Thomas Edison, John Ringling, and Henry Ford that have come before me.
The residential customer gets mowing, fertilization, weed and insect control as needed when needed determined when "I" feel it's necessary not the customer.Comment
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