How to Price Lawn Care Services
In order to price lawn care services so that you cover your expenses, remain competitive and still make a profit, do a bit of research before you begin giving estimates or prices. Taking the time to check the following things out before you start doing the work will ensure you aren't overcharging or undercharging. By pricing fairly, you'll keep customers satisfied and they'll want you to keep coming back.
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Compile a list of your competitor's prices for different services. Remember that lawn care can include much more than just mowing. Make a few phone calls and ask questions to collect prices as a potential customer.
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Figure out how much it costs you to load and transport your lawn care equipment by the mile. This includes fuel costs and labor. You will need this to figure how much of a fuel and transportation fee to add to your labor charge. For example if it costs you $3 per mile and you travel 6 miles to the job, you should add $18 to the labor fee.
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Set a labor price by the hour or a set rate for services such as mowing, trimming and raking. Put together packages for weekly services or keep the rates separate so that the clients can choose what they want done. This is where your list of competitor prices comes in handy, so that you can set a rate that is competitive but still profitable. To clients, a savings of $5 can make the difference in what company they choose.
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Combine the transportation fees, fuel charge and labor charge for each job and make sure that the client knows exactly what will be due before you do any lawn care work.
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