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How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenny Thompson 40 minutes ago. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,Just been estimating a job and had to say no, at a lower limit, Could not beleive.What do you think, commercial block of housing association (Top notch new development flats) I was getting a…Continue
Railway sleepers - help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Apr 14. 4 Replies 0 Likes
All,I've been asked to price a job, which contains something i havn't done before so a little advice would be helpfulThe client would like railway sleepers around the the perimeter, two high, not…Continue
The Next Step .... Wedding venues, Hotels, Public Houses, Junior Schools.
Started Mar 31 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,After taking a knock in losing out to a large contract in the public sector recently, its left me battered but not knocked out.I'm till interested in domestics, but having a chatr with a few…Continue
Strangest days gardening i've ever done.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul McNulty Mar 24. 4 Replies 2 Likes
As part of my post of not getting a NHS contract, i've had to complete these NHS sites for this year, which i'm in the process this and last week of doing.Last week myself and a colleague had to do a…Continue
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PRO MemberKenny Thompson replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
PRO MemberDan Frazer Gardening replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
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Winter maintenance visits are a hell of a lot more than just a litter pick!"
Simon Smith replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops"I'm not sure it matters what nationality they are."
PRO MemberStuart Diprose Land-Scape.co.uk replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"and what nationality would they be? i suppose if they're self employed the minimum wage doesn't apply (referring to the labourers at £50 per day)
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PRO MemberPaul McNulty replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"I was talking to a client recently, who refurbs commercial blocks in London.
He is currently paying £100 per day for skilled staff, electricians and plumbers etc., and half that for unskilled. That's central London, and all on the…"
Geoff Norfolk replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops"Does the housing association expect you to do a full days works for 2 men during the winter or just carry out work as necessary which as briggsand scrapem says, may well be just be a litter pick. If that is the case, I would have thought £250…"
PRO MemberDan Frazer Gardening replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"If you are into doing charity work for working homeowners then go for it. Join up ljn pro and get real advice on financials in that section."
briggsandscrapem replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops"No one can give you any worthwhile advice without walking the site themselves. 26 visits sounds odd for a housing assoc unless they intend some of the winter visits to be litter pick only, in which case they should be priced accordingly. We work to…"
PRO MemberGardens4u.co.uk replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"£125 a day per man , when you are paying them about £70 depending on tax/ national insurance. travel at £30 for 60miles a day @ 30mpg . if its £100 odd costs plus (costs) and your wage or another ..
your basically doing…"
neil garrett replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops"No it's a definitely walk away from project,my wife (part time assistant) always drops it in,you could 10 old ladies gardens in 1 day and make more than that,obviously I'm saying this because at this stage I work alone,don't have…"
PRO MemberDavid Cox replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"depends on the size of some sites - I know of sites in Leeds where I have quoted £160 a vist for a block of flats only for it to go to someone for £70, but the grass was cut with a tractor and gang mower by a local farmer, as it was…"
Colin Hunt replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops"you cant possibly be competitive with a 60 mile round trip with maybe 5 hrs total travelling plus fuel - £100? Leave it to a local."
PRO MemberAnthony @ JDC Maintenance replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"As youve already pointed out, £250 doesnt even cover labour costs, let alone waste away etc and then the travelling! Dont waste any more energy agonising on it, walk away, sigh of relief and relax."
PRO MemberStuart Diprose Land-Scape.co.uk replied to Andrew Michael Palmer's discussion How low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
"is the client competent? sounds like he has no idea of reality. let him find an unlicensed, uninsured retiree to do it for beer money, because that's his budget.
your price is your price and it's based on what it costs (labour, waste…"
Andrew Michael Palmer posted a discussionHow low could you go ? 1 full day, 2 ops
Hi all,Just been estimating a job and had to say no, at a lower limit, Could not beleive.What do you think, commercial block of housing association (Top notch new development flats) I was getting a helping from the client. The usual try to make it keen we have a lot more blocks, all that old flannell.I'm sure it was 1 days work for 3 ops, anyway we settled on 1 day for 2 ops,( 26 visits per annum, I started at 341 per visit, £740 per month.The client wanted £250 per visit! £541.66 per month. I…See More
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I'm a London boy, so Lankshire is a bit of a way to buy.
However Mountfeild takes me back to my days at B & Q, buying there top of the range, ( that was 8 years ago) still no good at all for full time lawnmowing, personaly cheap build,…"
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