How to estimate (quote) a residential yard for a lawn care service business.
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Today I will show you how to give a price estimate on a residential lawn.
Estimating a yard is easy. First we measure the dimensions. This estimate also includes weedeating. So, I will measure the perimeter of the property to tell me how much weeding I will have to do.
Something else to keep in mind when you are estimating are obstacles in the yard. This family has a trampoline. Every single time we come out here, we are going to have to move that trampoline. That is going to add 5 minutes to your estimated time. So, be sure to include it in your calculations.
Also, this family has a dog. As you and I both know, dogs leave messes in the yard. Account for that, too, with the difficulty index.
Figuring a price quote is easy with the StartALawnCareBusiness.com estimating calculator.
First you enter your hourly rate. Many lawn care companies use $50 per hour as a base rate. Your rate may be higher or lower depending on your part of the country.
With a 48″ commercial walkbehind lawn mower, I can mow at about 1200 square feet per minute. That number is generated with the productivity calculator available from StartALawnCareBusiness.com.
The job size for the lawn in the video is 9640 square feet.
The difficulty modifier is 55 because the family owns a dog.
Already, the estimating calculator has told us that it will take about 8 minutes of mowing time.
There are other things to consider.
Trimming minutes: I measured the perimeter to see how many feet I will have to trim. There are 311 feet to trim on this property. I can trim at about a foot per second when I am moving fast. That translates to just over 5 minutes. I am going to round it up to 6 minutes.
Blowing off the driveway and sidewalk will take about 5 minutes.
Travel time has to be included in your schedule. This property is 10 minutes round-trip.
As we see in the video, there are often other things to consider such as moving the trampoline. I will add 10 minutes per week for these other activities.
The lawn care estimating calculator tells us the total time for this job is 39 minutes. At $50/hour plus the difficulty index, that gives a price quote of $35.00.
Estimating residential jobs is easy once you know how to work the numbers.
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It was a very interesting Vid…until I saw the Bikini Lawn Care vid over to the side…sorry mate. Bikini Won out….
you would never get …
you would never get 35 for a yard like that here in michigan
@SouthParkHellaFan …
@SouthParkHellaFan that is a good question. Our software and guidebook package shows you how to factor expenses into your estimate.
what about money …
what about money for gas in the mower? i didn’t see that mentioned…
The calculators are …
The calculators are scalable…anything from a small residential yard (like the video) to apartment complexes and large industrial mowing jobs. Visit our website to learn more.
you freaks really …
you freaks really need a computer to estimate how much you want to get paid to mow a lawn???? i could mow, trim and blow that entire place in under 10 minuts. that includes load time.
Thanks Stan….i …
Thanks Stan….i googled it and made my move to home depot for the product. I have to pick up on your estimate calculater. It is priceless for business.
I happened to find …
I happened to find one at Home Depot. You are truly a great help. I use to work for my fathers lawn care service, but I think his is prehistoric, so I decided to venture on my own. Example…….I hate to go out to yards with dogs and weedeat…lots of flying poop. But he doesnt charge extra for it. Plus I have moved so many trampolines that I can actually count myself as a “Mover”. Yet he doesnt charge for that. So I’m doing it different I also plan to get your calculater. Thanks for the help.
Hi GrassRoots. …
Hi GrassRoots. It’s a Stanley 12″ Aluminum Measuring Wheel. You can pick one up at most hardware stores. $50 to $60.
Can anyone tell me …
Can anyone tell me the name of the “wheel” tool he is using for measurment?
the estimating …
the estimating calculater is pretty sweet. Thanks
well, in GA they …
well, in GA they overprice everything anyway, but here in Tennessee (go Vols) we are honest and $35 is about right…as far as charging extra for blowing; I got a suggestion for you…(guess)
i know there is a …
i know there is a lot people that use this to price a yard but 35.00 is kinda low.here in georgia a yard that size would be about 50.00 i know a lot of companies would charge 65.00 just to cut,edge,and blow nothing extra!but anyway i like your vids keep em comming!i would like to see one on selective herbicide use on lawns for grassy weeds!