[fitzg2md]

I bid a job today, and in hindsight, I fear I may have left some cash on the table. Job consists of planting trees/shrubs. 3 - 2inch caliper red maples (my cost per tree...128.85), 9 - 15 gallon Crape Myrtles (my cost...40.00 a pop), and 20 - 3 gallon laurel (my cost 16.00 a pop). Access is excellent, though on a hill. My total bid was $3,320, and it all carries a 1 year warranty. I know my numbers fairly well, and this is a decent profit for me, but I am just curious as to how others would bid a similar job? Help keep me in check! -MF

[HardDaysKnight]

Give us the total material costs. You do the math, it's friday.

[fitzg2md]

right...total plant cost is 1067.00. Includes delivery to site. -MF

[fitzg2md]

good god, maybe im too high?

[justgardens]

I take my total material cost and triple. You are in the ballpark as far as I bid.

[Fine Edge]

My price with 4 yards of good organic planting mix and 5 yards of double hammered hardwood mulch ( excellent erosion control on slopes ) included in the estimate would run about $3621.00 with 1 year warranty.
My mini skid steer with auger attachments ( tiller if needed ) have made planting installs one of our more profitable areas of landscaping.
You're in the ballpark.

[Fine Edge]

Definitely not too high. Hiiside planting takes a little longer than something on the flat.

[fitzg2md]

thanks for the insight. Sometimes youre just curious how youre doing. Now to see if they bite on it...-MF

[HardDaysKnight]

That's a fair price. Hope you get it!

[GLAN]

One thing regarding the "hill"

I don't know how big the "hill" is?

Other than that....adding some amendments and applying cover mulch....that would be in the ball park for the work in my area.

[TrickyDick]

Yeah I'd be right there plus soil amendments and labor for bed prep if neccesary and mulch. Good luck.

[cutntrim]

At a little over 3x plant cost, yeah I'd say you're competitive.

[spiderlily]

Looks about right to me, too.