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Out of touch
I have a small landscape co. that provides installation of landscapes, hardscapes and masonry projects. I only have 2-3 employees at any given time. I would like to grow the company by getting back into the maintenance end of the industry. It has been eight years since I have been involved with any maintenance, so neeless to say I am probably a little out of the loop as far as pricing goes. I have an opportunity to bid on a commercial acct. that I have recently completed the landscape and hardscape at. It includes:
Mowing(12,500sq.ft.)
Bed care(weeding, pruning, etc.)
Parcking lot clean up(20,000sq.ft.)
I don't know if maintenance rates compare to that of construction rates. Do I charge by the sq.ft., hourly rate, or what? Obviously I know to cover my costs but what is the "worth my time rate". Should I even take on one or two acct's or should I wait untilI have enough to support another crew? Any advice would be greatly appreciated...
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