Sheesh, he'd need to replace his lawnmower blade after doing that mini-jungle. I think he'd need to refuel his lawnmower THREE times just to get most of the lawn cleared...
I don't like people calling me when they want their lawns cut. I cut each lawn once a week, from the season start, till the end of the season. I can understand you bro. I just turned 55 and my body can't take it anymore. However I still need the money. What can I do? I was impressed to see you trimmed the driveway cracks with grass in them on the first lawn of this video. Not only do most lawn jockeys skip this, but they also don't trim around the outside of a curb. There are many good lawn cutters, and also some not that great. Some people may not like Hispanic guys cutting their lawns, but these guys actually work hard. And they also do great work. I am not Hispanic, but I can appreciate the good work they do. All of you guys, and some girls, please take it easy, especially in the heat. Heat exhaustion then heat stroke are not to be taken lightly. Get out of the heat to your vehicle, and sit in the air conditioning for awhile. Stay Safe.
+chris a .. I'll take it. *I cut my own lawn, over an acre of mildly uneven hillside with many trees, landscaping boundaries, and a dozen or so large boulders*. If you want to pay to watch, I'll take your money. Same with the clown offering $100. My disabled neighbor can't cut his (1/4 acre, all easier than mine). After learning he was being charged $100 each visit, I now cut his for free.
Dwight Stewart Yep. But there's a reason so many folks are living off the government or sponging off their family and it's because their to lazy to get off their butts and work a couple hours for $35. And they sure aren't gonna do anything for anyone for free!
Good for you Curtis bro. I was hoping you would walk away from that property. I would have charged him no less than $250 to do that job. It ain't worth it . 👍🙏
i agree with you. some people think its easy to get away with this. i wouldnt have charge no less than that myself. once its done then we can talk bout a weekly/monthly service cost. but when things are overgrown its lot more to deal with. this type of work is not rocket science but it does take up lot of time especially if you want it done right
I charge double the monthly rate for overgrown lawns. Of course they don’t usually pay it, they find some other sucker to do it. It’s different if they want it to start being mowed regularly. Guys getting in, need to stick to not letting people screw em. Makes it worse for everyone and they’ll just find some new sucker, once they’re out of business because their equipment is tore up.
@@joeanthony9162 you're 1 person tho. Many people don't want to do it themselves but also dont want to pay fairly to have someone else do it for them. They're called *assholes*
It's a viscous circle of low paying customers. I don't even entertain the idea of low payers. We're all in BUSINESS to be Entrepreneurs and not an employee who work for people who just want their job done cheap. Cheap customers refer cheap work to cheap people. No room to grow. Stand firm on what you feel you are worth as a professional. God Bless Curtis!
I got a call from a lady last week where the lawn hadn't been cut all year. It was 26" in the back and I just told her I couldn't do it. I hate doing that, but there comes a point that the money isn't worth it. It would have taken me a good 4 or 5 hours to first trim it down and then mow it on high and then of course the lawn would have had to been raked and bagged. You are looking at a good $400 or $500 so I told her no- first time in 10 years I have ever done that.
No shame in saying no. Some companies are equipped and some aren't. Maybe instead of raking - lease or rent a lawn vacuum. Walk-behinds are generally cheaper ($600+) than tow-behind ($999+) but then on a $35 job, not worth the money still.
I wouldn't say no. I would give an estimate that covered the job & let them decide if they can handle it. Someone will need to do the job & get paid, why not me?
what the people don't no is that the machines brake and who is going to give me to fix it thats why you have to give them a price that's not lowballing yourself
Curtis your an inspiration to is all. No matter what you face on the job, big or small, you always keep a good attitude. I always tune in when I question my faith
Got to love it. This video is why you always charge full price for clean ups. Had a customer wanted me to discount my services for the clean up because he was wanting me to services his yard for the year. I told him on clean ups I never discount. After the clean up I cut his yard a couple of times. Then one day he told me was bought a mower and going to cut his own yard. A couple of week later I drove by his house because I was giving an estimate the the area. Seen a lawn company working on this yard. Stopped and talked to the guys. They where new to the industry and had no idea on how to price yards. These guys where pissed off the they where under cutting themselves big time. Made a couple of friends in the industry that day.
35 bucks that's more than nuts. I'd turn it down as well when ever a potential customer starts to tell me about the other guy. I always tell them we'll get ahold of them.
My first ever yard on my own I told the guy 30 bucks very small front yard hadn’t been there yet but I knew the area I get there and it’s weeds four to five tall I didn’t want to go back on my word so I did it guy gave me 40 for almost two hours of work but at the same time I knew I was beating the hell out of my equipment. Learned my lesson.
With my lawncare service I pay around $200 for spring cleanup (before any growth) plus tip. I supply all perishable tools and supplies ie.. lawn bags, string for whip, blades for mower and PPE. Then I have him mow when he fills it needs to be done. On hot days I offer to buy him lunch and beverage. Take care of those who take care of you.
When I started my lawn care business 18 years ago I took all the work I could get. After doing a couple of those overgrown crap yards I bent mower blades($15 each) and popped tires twice($125 each). After that if I came across such a job would simply tell them to hire a rough mower.
Mr. Curtis ~ I LOVE your Spirit! I did a yard that had THICK grass that was 14"tall. Took me 2 days...just had a push mower. Mowing was rough; the skeeters were KILLER! (In ND, they're as BIG AS a B52. They should be the state bird!)😉
Thats damn right. Check out Dave Ramsey....a guy calls into his show and says hes worth 2.1 million just off of doing lawn care all by himself..85 hours a week
$200 might be on the higher end of quotes, but this guy is great. Does great work and I wouldn't question anything he chose to do with the lawn. and about RegisteredGamer's comment. ..you are not just paying yourself. You have several bills to consider before he can pay himself. 1) State business name registration fees 2)Insurance on the business 3)insurance on him, possibly 4)auto insurance, probably separate from his business insurance 5) can't forget about the ten thousand dollars tied up in equipment 6) his pay for this 7)anything past that is profit so the company to grow or use to maintain the equipment. Not to mention that every lawn care company has several hours a week tied up in prep work...ie, sharpening blades, oil changes, debris removal... And $200 is a 1 time thing. Once it's down, then $35 per cut on a regular basis is probably right.
You're forgetting that in Florida you do not pay anything other than $70 1 time to register a business, and for cutting grass that is not even necessary. The lawn people here charge 30 - 40 a cut tops and they spray for weeds at that price also. Trimming their bushes is extra.
From what I could see ... $300, take it or leave it, along with a suggestion ... you'd better get this taken care of, or the city will issue you a citation!
I didn't know how much people charge to mow grass until recently that I needed something mowed out of state where I didn't have my own equipment. It surprised the hell out of me getting quotes for 1,100 hundred get the hell out of here with that, I know what it takes to get it done. So needled to say I did myself and was done in a couple of hours only because I used a regular ride mower, if i would have had a zero turn i would have been done in about 45 mins. Migos are taking over because they would look at something like that as a big job, we are used to working for our money. I am just saying I didn't know there was money a lot of money in it, so will start my own lawn business in a couple of months.
That 2nd place has the gutters full of leaves and grass to your knees! The entire place is neglected! $35 is an insult to your hard work and professionalism. Thanks for the show.
Cool video. Most people have no idea what it take because the never got their own hands dirty. Good for you to pass on that one. Damn right, let the other guy have it. God bless!
I feel that most people do not value the hard work that most landscapers do. I mean I do my own lawn, weeds, trimming etc. It is time consuming work and I feel some people don't really respect/value the work you put in. Not all people are like this, but some. Great video.
good call Curtis. 35$ for that property in that condition wouldn't even get me out of bed that day.. way to go, it's not worth your health nor the wear and tear on your equipment. this stuff is expensive. thanks for the videos.
You may want to invest in a walk behind field and brush mower for these type jobs. Then, if they call next week, you can use a finish mower. My city has a huge weed whacker on a hydraulic crane to cut overgrown properties. They reach over the fence and bail hay.
I did on like that for 40 this weekend was not as bad but still very time consuming for only 40 bucks. I will be taking care of it every 2 weeks so was worth it in my opinion
Yep, when properties get that overgrown, the extra time and fuel spent, plus the chances of hitting something buried in the grass and/or damaging your equipment are way too great to do them cheap. Heck, even a chipped blade, a shredded belt, or a flat tire would put you in the red, and if you get your mower stuck in a chuck hole that you couldn't see, it could take hours before you get it out. This does all make for good videos though. lol
I cut some customers slack because of their finances but I totally agree with your quote on that one . Love your videos man , you are inspirational .....God bless !
Well done at least 250.00 another thing we add on is what we call a recycle dump fee. Owners need to understand that dumping all the waist is a cost. Example the overhaul for this property would be 250.00 and a recycle dump fee of 55.00 to dump all the material. In 20 years We have never had someone challeng the recycle fee.This will put more money into your business. We have done well over 7oo overhauled like this one in your video..👍
Good morning Mr. Curtis it January 29, 2020 enjoy watching your videos that property is out of control also a big money yes if he just talking $ 35.00 that crazy that $ 190.00 at least $ 200.00
This guy is a hoot. Very entertaining videos. I saw a Sun Joe blower he demoed and you could tell it was all he could do to keep from laughing as it had very little power. Anyway...kudos to him for being such a hard worker. Unbelievable that people let their lawns get so over grown. I live in a patio home subdivision and most everyone has their lawn mowed every 2 weeks at the minimum. I do mine weekly and it takes 20 minutes to mow and 10 min to edge. But my neighbor is like some of the customers Curtis has......he's a 4-5 week mower. So I get to look at that. Oh well.....
Most do if you live off a city street but usually not in a neighborhood unless in a HOA or get a ton of complaints. The front wasn't bad enough for any city to really take action, but if the front was like the back then possibly. I'm sure Cali does the same, if the grass can even grow that high with the drought.
Also that yard need more than a cut it need tree service too. That's the kind of customer you'll have to chase to get paid. Unless they prepay with a written contract... I pass these jobs by.
The other guy is out of town.." Mr Curtis say F-that wait for him to come back from out of town. LMBAO!! "No the other guys just told him that he was out of town, in fact the other guy is still cutting in town next door. lol
You did the right thing by getting in the truck and leaving. There is no way I would have cut that yard for $35. I would have told them, you better get him back on phone and lock him down on that price. That's a $200- $300 job. Probably would have tore something up.
In not certain why, but your channel is very nice to watch. Your demeaner is amazing, even when dealing with customers who obviously dont give a rats behind about their property. You do great work, and i hope you continue to make good money in your field.
Dude that job worth $225 are better !!!! Walk away ! Smart choice ! He tryed to play you !! And if he do call you back ! Its $300 ! And get your money up front !!! Because he might get out of town when you done with it
Good job man. ... I'm still learning in lawn care business ... mowing is alot of work only got 6 house I already got a help...but I'm glad u working n thanks for ur video
The first thing that caught my eye on that nightmare property was the bars on the windows! Good luck collecting 35.00 lol! Great video hope a lot of contractors in your area see this and stay the hell away!
That was pretty overgrown the back was really overgrown. I honestly would have told him 50 for the first time if he was giving me his business. Then I would have told him once a month wouldn’t work and you’d have to do at least every two weeks for $40
We get some of those same cheap ass people here ..some with a secondary lake house ...they got to be making big bucks with what they do .... it was hard to say no starting out years ago.....But Not No More....Thanks for video Curtis
I do the same stuff and agree with your price(s). You need to tell those requesting a estimate that there will be a $20 bid fee for your time, gas, etc if you do not get the job immediately. That will weed out price checkers. Your best customers are always weeklies and not 2 wks or once a month. If a potential customer insists on every 2 wks, you charge more. A weekly may be $25. If 2 weeks than they are $40. No exceptions. You tell them that to be on your schedule that they have to be worth a certain amount for the entire year. I service 40 to 50 small residential yards a week BY MYSELF ! Also try and stick with homeowners only, no renters. Renters dont care, homeowners do. I've seen just about everything in my 27 yrs and have learned.
Mr. Curtis you did right by Not doing that lawn, some people are cheap very cheap at that. I wouldn't touch it. I just turned down a few yards that were new calls because they were too cheap and they didn't want weekly or biweekly cuts that's why their grass looks the way it does. When your Mower is stuck in the shop for repairs you loss money plus a high bill more than what the job paid. Don't cheat yourself. Keep up the good work.
Good call, $35 won't pay for your gas, lunch, or even equipment break downs.. 👍🏻
Sheesh, he'd need to replace his lawnmower blade after doing that mini-jungle. I think he'd need to refuel his lawnmower THREE times just to get most of the lawn cleared...
@@largol33t1 Plus he would have to go over it at least 3 or 4 times.
I don't like people calling me when they want their lawns cut. I cut each lawn once a week, from the season start, till the end of the season. I can understand you bro. I just turned 55 and my body can't take it anymore. However I still need the money. What can I do? I was impressed to see you trimmed the driveway cracks with
grass in them on the first lawn of this video. Not only do most lawn jockeys skip this, but they also don't trim around the outside of a curb.
There are many good lawn cutters, and also some not that great. Some people may not like Hispanic guys cutting their lawns, but these guys
actually work hard. And they also do great work. I am not Hispanic, but I can appreciate the good work they do. All of you guys, and some girls, please take it easy, especially in the heat. Heat exhaustion then heat stroke are not to be taken lightly. Get out of the heat to your vehicle, and sit in the air conditioning for awhile. Stay Safe.
55 is a good age , just eat healthy and cutting yards will keep you living longer
We need more people like you. Taking care of the industry prices
Losing money until they decide to retire and no-one will buy their contracts or beat up equipment. The industry needs less customers like you!!
If you going to trim and cut that grass that's a $200 to $300 job depending on how much time it takes
I'll pay the homeowner 35.00 and sit across the street with a cup of iced tea and have a good laugh looking at them mow!!
ROFL....you da best bro
chris a - hell i would pay him $100 to cut his lawn him self that would be funny as hell to see him sweat like a pig cheap ass customer
+chris a .. I'll take it. *I cut my own lawn, over an acre of mildly uneven hillside with many trees, landscaping boundaries, and a dozen or so large boulders*. If you want to pay to watch, I'll take your money. Same with the clown offering $100. My disabled neighbor can't cut his (1/4 acre, all easier than mine). After learning he was being charged $100 each visit, I now cut his for free.
Dwight Stewart Yep. But there's a reason so many folks are living off the government or sponging off their family and it's because their to lazy to get off their butts and work a couple hours for $35. And they sure aren't gonna do anything for anyone for free!
You'd a burnt $50.00 in gas to clean that up. The "other guy" quit him cause he's too cheap to pay for his mess.
Good for you Curtis bro. I was hoping you would walk away from that property. I would have charged him no less than $250 to do that job. It ain't worth it . 👍🙏
i agree with you. some people think its easy to get away with this. i wouldnt have charge no less than that myself. once its done then we can talk bout a weekly/monthly service cost. but when things are overgrown its lot more to deal with. this type of work is not rocket science but it does take up lot of time especially if you want it done right
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I charge double the monthly rate for overgrown lawns. Of course they don’t usually pay it, they find some other sucker to do it.
It’s different if they want it to start being mowed regularly.
Guys getting in, need to stick to not letting people screw em. Makes it worse for everyone and they’ll just find some new sucker, once they’re out of business because their equipment is tore up.
I do lawn maintenance in south Florida. You do a great job my friend
The 8 people who gave him thumbs down are probably the ones who would of done it for $35.
Kevin Poland , bullshit, do it yourself job. I mow my 1/2 acre with my J. Deere. I ain't scared of work after work.
@@joeanthony9162 you're 1 person tho. Many people don't want to do it themselves but also dont want to pay fairly to have someone else do it for them. They're called *assholes*
Curtis if you would have done that job for $35 I would've took off my belt on you😂
It's a viscous circle of low paying customers. I don't even entertain the idea of low payers. We're all in BUSINESS to be Entrepreneurs and not an employee who work for people who just want their job done cheap. Cheap customers refer cheap work to cheap people. No room to grow. Stand firm on what you feel you are worth as a professional. God Bless Curtis!
it's over grow because the owner is cheap and he is window shopping for a dummy!
Don't let No one run over you ppl take your kindness for weakness
Johnson Lawn Care they will if you let them
200 is not enough.
I agree he might of damaged his mower
I got a call from a lady last week where the lawn hadn't been cut all year. It was 26" in the back and I just told her I couldn't do it. I hate doing that, but there comes a point that the money isn't worth it. It would have taken me a good 4 or 5 hours to first trim it down and then mow it on high and then of course the lawn would have had to been raked and bagged. You are looking at a good $400 or $500 so I told her no- first time in 10 years I have ever done that.
No shame in saying no. Some companies are equipped and some aren't.
Maybe instead of raking - lease or rent a lawn vacuum. Walk-behinds are generally cheaper ($600+) than tow-behind ($999+) but then on a $35 job, not worth the money still.
I wouldn't say no. I would give an estimate that covered the job & let them decide if they can handle it. Someone will need to do the job & get paid, why not me?
Next time bang my line and pass the job to my tio julio lol 35 bucks will get em some cold 1s.
what the people don't no is that the machines brake and who is going to give me to fix it thats why you have to give them a price that's not lowballing yourself
floor rez hah this had me weak..i got uncle like that
Great JOB my G you the man I WOULDN'T HAVE DONE IT EITHER!!! YO WE NEED TO START A LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE. UNION ...
The "other guy" does it for $35. When 2 years ago? Cause that lawn hasn't been cut since!
Jay Worth That other guy did it for $35 way back in 1935 lol only way that shits worth your time.
When they start talking that "other guy" nonsense I politely let them know my bid is not based on the other guys costs, it's based on mine.
the "other guy" always does it for that, except for that part where they clearly won't touch it now
Curtis leave that side of Houston...Come to the Woodlands,Cypress..
Curtis your an inspiration to is all. No matter what you face on the job, big or small, you always keep a good attitude. I always tune in when I question my faith
lmbooooo Curtis said " you need to call that other guy " lmbooo I'm dieing over here ..get that money though boy!
I am so proud of you for not taking that yard. Way to go! Don't you feel great? Nice video.
35 for that is a walk away also.
Yes, No money in job
if he calls back tell him $300 :)
Mr Curtis you are a hard working man! I am glad you turned that job down. That yard need some serious attention. love your videos
Got to love it. This video is why you always charge full price for clean ups. Had a customer wanted me to discount my services for the clean up because he was wanting me to services his yard for the year. I told him on clean ups I never discount. After the clean up I cut his yard a couple of times. Then one day he told me was bought a mower and going to cut his own yard. A couple of week later I drove by his house because I was giving an estimate the the area. Seen a lawn company working on this yard. Stopped and talked to the guys. They where new to the industry and had no idea on how to price yards. These guys where pissed off the they where under cutting themselves big time. Made a couple of friends in the industry that day.
35 a hour is a good base I like your style Curtis ! Ppl are just so cheap can't let them get the best of us brother !
$35 dollars a cut? nope, nope, nope. I don't do them call basis anymore, that's bad for a good schedule.
What would you of charged?
I wouldn't touch it either..... they let it go that long.... they pay the price
Yes
35 bucks that's more than nuts. I'd turn it down as well when ever a potential customer starts to tell me about the other guy. I always tell them we'll get ahold of them.
that customer is full of it. he don't have a guy out of town no want put up with his crap.good for you Curtis.get paid or walk.
Thanks
lol 35$ what a joke
Yes, these joker's are on the job trying to get you.
Should’ve been $75
Hello mr. Curtis I'm surprised you never have a helper. Sometimes it's needed sir! Be safe out there with this heat coming ! Love the vids
Thanks
Esoj777 ! he had one I don't know what happened to him, maybe fired him for scalping that lawn.
My first ever yard on my own I told the guy 30 bucks very small front yard hadn’t been there yet but I knew the area I get there and it’s weeds four to five tall I didn’t want to go back on my word so I did it guy gave me 40 for almost two hours of work but at the same time I knew I was beating the hell out of my equipment. Learned my lesson.
Out of town my foot! He quit. That's all last year's growth underneath all that. It doesn't look like it's been mowed yet for the current season.
With my lawncare service I pay around $200 for spring cleanup (before any growth) plus tip. I supply all perishable tools and supplies ie.. lawn bags, string for whip, blades for mower and PPE. Then I have him mow when he fills it needs to be done. On hot days I offer to buy him lunch and beverage. Take care of those who take care of you.
When I started my lawn care business 18 years ago I took all the work I could get. After doing a couple of those overgrown crap yards I bent mower blades($15 each) and popped tires twice($125 each). After that if I came across such a job would simply tell them to hire a rough mower.
I am glad you didn't take it easy 250 that a lot of work
Curtis, thanks for doing the vids. It is great to see you valuing your time more. You are worth it.
"The guy gone have to come have to come from out of town to do this one" lolololol love it!!!!!!!
You’re the hero this city needs but that hero that we don’t deserve
Mr. Curtis ~
I LOVE your Spirit! I did a yard that had THICK grass that was 14"tall. Took me 2 days...just had a push mower. Mowing was rough; the skeeters were KILLER! (In ND, they're as BIG AS a B52. They should be the state bird!)😉
This is for those back trunk lawn service boys
Not worth the aggravation for even $200. You are the hardest working man in lawn care!
Thats damn right. Check out Dave Ramsey....a guy calls into his show and says hes worth 2.1 million just off of doing lawn care all by himself..85 hours a week
Can't begrudge the guy that money. 85 hours a week of lawn care? That's a serious amount of work and he deserves every penny.
$200 for 45 mins work? good luck you moron.
$200 might be on the higher end of quotes, but this guy is great. Does great work and I wouldn't question anything he chose to do with the lawn.
and about RegisteredGamer's comment. ..you are not just paying yourself. You have several bills to consider before he can pay himself. 1) State business name registration fees 2)Insurance on the business 3)insurance on him, possibly 4)auto insurance, probably separate from his business insurance 5) can't forget about the ten thousand dollars tied up in equipment 6) his pay for this 7)anything past that is profit so the company to grow or use to maintain the equipment. Not to mention that every lawn care company has several hours a week tied up in prep work...ie, sharpening blades, oil changes, debris removal... And $200 is a 1 time thing. Once it's down, then $35 per cut on a regular basis is probably right.
You're forgetting that in Florida you do not pay anything other than $70 1 time to register a business, and for cutting grass that is not even necessary. The lawn people here charge 30 - 40 a cut tops and they spray for weeds at that price also. Trimming their bushes is extra.
Bring your business to Los Angeles Calif, that's $500 min ... heck the estimate alone should be $50.... $35 bucks .... get out of here!!!
Left4Coast why are people so lazy? Just do it themsevles and save a lot of money.
Left4Coast 50 dollar estimate lmao outta here with that bullshit why would someone pay for a estimate when plenty will do it for free
Left4Coast $50 for an estimate? Boi literally most companies would do it for free lol
On the 1st property ,They need their driveway and sidewalk pressure washed. Good job my friend
From what I could see ... $300, take it or leave it, along with a suggestion ... you'd better get this taken care of, or the city will issue you a citation!
Lol that's way too much
I agree $300 multiple pieces of equipment have to be used and you might fuck up your mower lol
I didn't know how much people charge to mow grass until recently that I needed something mowed out of state where I didn't have my own equipment. It surprised the hell out of me getting quotes for 1,100 hundred get the hell out of here with that, I know what it takes to get it done. So needled to say I did myself and was done in a couple of hours only because I used a regular ride mower, if i would have had a zero turn i would have been done in about 45 mins. Migos are taking over because they would look at something like that as a big job, we are used to working for our money. I am just saying I didn't know there was money a lot of money in it, so will start my own lawn business in a couple of months.
Hey Curtis,
You did the right thing by saying NO to that guy.
He can roll up that $40 bucks and stick it where the sun don't shine !
Jimbo.
That 2nd place has the gutters full of leaves and grass to your knees! The entire place is neglected! $35 is an insult to your hard work and professionalism. Thanks for the show.
Cool video. Most people have no idea what it take because the never got their own hands dirty. Good for you to pass on that one. Damn right, let the other guy have it. God bless!
I feel that most people do not value the hard work that most landscapers do. I mean I do my own lawn, weeds, trimming etc. It is time consuming work and I feel some people don't really respect/value the work you put in. Not all people are like this, but some. Great video.
extremely hard work especially on your back. i love it though i own a powerwashing and lawn care business
It always makes me feel good when people walk away from jobs that aren’t worth it lol
good call Curtis. 35$ for that property in that condition wouldn't even get me out of bed that day.. way to go, it's not worth your health nor the wear and tear on your equipment. this stuff is expensive. thanks for the videos.
You may want to invest in a walk behind field and brush mower for these type jobs. Then, if they call next week, you can use a finish mower.
My city has a huge weed whacker on a hydraulic crane to cut overgrown properties. They reach over the fence and bail hay.
I did on like that for 40 this weekend was not as bad but still very time consuming for only 40 bucks. I will be taking care of it every 2 weeks so was worth it in my opinion
I've done the same thing. Basically just used the trimmer the first cut. Cleaned it up a little better each time.
Yep, when properties get that overgrown, the extra time and fuel spent, plus the chances of hitting something buried in the grass and/or damaging your equipment are way too great to do them cheap. Heck, even a chipped blade, a shredded belt, or a flat tire would put you in the red, and if you get your mower stuck in a chuck hole that you couldn't see, it could take hours before you get it out. This does all make for good videos though. lol
It would be really fun to clean up though
The other guy hasn't done that yard for 35 because that yard hasn't been touched in months! That's just nuts
I cut some customers slack because of their finances but I totally agree with your quote on that one . Love your videos man , you are inspirational .....God bless !
Good for you Curtis on telling that guy who wanted to pay you $35 to cut that hell hole, to take a hike!
he is a cheapo he don't won't to pay way to go Curtis I'm proud of you
Well done at least 250.00 another thing we add on is what we call a recycle dump fee. Owners need to understand that dumping all the waist is a cost. Example the overhaul for this property would be 250.00 and a recycle dump fee of 55.00 to dump all the material. In 20 years We have never had someone challeng the recycle fee.This will put more money into your business. We have done well over 7oo overhauled like this one in your video..👍
Good morning Mr. Curtis it January 29, 2020 enjoy watching your videos that property is out of control also a big money yes if he just talking $ 35.00 that crazy that $ 190.00 at least $ 200.00
This guy is a hoot. Very entertaining videos. I saw a Sun Joe blower he demoed and you could tell it was all he could do to keep from laughing as it had very little power. Anyway...kudos to him for being such a hard worker. Unbelievable that people let their lawns get so over grown. I live in a patio home subdivision and most everyone has their lawn mowed every 2 weeks at the minimum. I do mine weekly and it takes 20 minutes to mow and 10 min to edge. But my neighbor is like some of the customers Curtis has......he's a 4-5 week mower. So I get to look at that. Oh well.....
$35 1 time cut?
No thank you.
But if I did find myself there 1) better be cash payment
2) mow blow and GO.
ha i wouldnt even do the front for 35
Mr. Curtis I apologize for bring up inappropriate music in your videos, non of my business u keep doing what your doing.
good for you curtis. let the city give him a ticket, then he'll be crying for someone to cut it.
Mow Better Lawn Service does the city give tickets for overgrown lawns ?I'm in cali idk if laws are the same..?
Most do if you live off a city street but usually not in a neighborhood unless in a HOA or get a ton of complaints. The front wasn't bad enough for any city to really take action, but if the front was like the back then possibly. I'm sure Cali does the same, if the grass can even grow that high with the drought.
Sexy Rodriguez some states charge you $50 if your grass is very long. They worry about the ticks.
In Dallas Texas its an easy $250 violation.
Sexy Rodriguez im pretty sure you can’t let the grass get taller than like 1 foot
Mr Curtis you make me laugh man I like your videos
Overgrown properties are always something else!
I would just run Curtis! That yard is definitely out of control!
that over grown yard I will let that go by by by by !
Great job!
good man I wouldn't do it either!
Thanks
Damn Curtis!! I don't know what that guy is thinking!! I love your reaction when you say "I'm outta here"!!
Bro u are a good man to be doin these yards for how much u do them. But I cant knock ur hustle. U work for yaself. And I dig that.
Also that yard need more than a cut it need tree service too. That's the kind of customer you'll have to chase to get paid. Unless they prepay with a written contract... I pass these jobs by.
Bob Ross of landscaping !
The other guy is out of town.." Mr Curtis say F-that wait for him to come back from out of town. LMBAO!! "No the other guys just told him that he was out of town, in fact the other guy is still cutting in town next door. lol
Fuck yeah man, that's the way to do it. I'll charge 35 just to get the mowers of the trailer.
You did the right thing by getting in the truck and leaving. There is no way I would have cut that yard for $35. I would have told them, you better get him back on phone and lock him down on that price. That's a $200- $300 job. Probably would have tore something up.
You're a better man than I am. $35 I wouldn't even walk in that yard for less than $50
Hey Curtis, you must be busy mowing. Slow over here in Bastrop. We've had hardly no rain in the past 2 months. Grasses not growing here.
Great video video Curtis
Thanks
What a insult to insinuate that anyone would be foolish enough to cut that crap for 35-40.... I would have been highly insulted.
In not certain why, but your channel is very nice to watch. Your demeaner is amazing, even when dealing with customers who obviously dont give a rats behind about their property.
You do great work, and i hope you continue to make good money in your field.
Dude that job worth $225 are better !!!! Walk away ! Smart choice ! He tryed to play you !! And if he do call you back ! Its $300 ! And get your money up front !!! Because he might get out of town when you done with it
Good job man. ... I'm still learning in lawn care business ... mowing is alot of work only got 6 house I already got a help...but I'm glad u working n thanks for ur video
The first thing that caught my eye on that nightmare property was the bars on the windows! Good luck collecting 35.00 lol! Great video hope a lot of contractors in your area see this and stay the hell away!
That was pretty overgrown the back was really overgrown. I honestly would have told him 50 for the first time if he was giving me his business. Then I would have told him once a month wouldn’t work and you’d have to do at least every two weeks for $40
nah atleast $75 because the time involved and Im coming every week at $50 a pop thats it no question.
We get some of those same cheap ass people here ..some with a secondary lake house ...they got to be making big bucks with what they do .... it was hard to say no starting out years ago.....But Not No More....Thanks for video Curtis
great video Curtis. nice job ...from w&a lawn care...
Thanks
I do the same stuff and agree with your price(s). You need to tell those requesting a estimate that there will be a $20 bid fee for your time, gas, etc if you do not get the job immediately. That will weed out price checkers. Your best customers are always weeklies and not 2 wks or once a month. If a potential customer insists on every 2 wks, you charge more. A weekly may be $25. If 2 weeks than they are $40. No exceptions. You tell them that to be on your schedule that they have to be worth a certain amount for the entire year. I service 40 to 50 small residential yards a week BY MYSELF ! Also try and stick with homeowners only, no renters. Renters dont care, homeowners do. I've seen just about everything in my 27 yrs and have learned.
Curtis, I use the same headphones you are using. Love them
Good work
“He can haa dat” lol
Hahaha I love it how you said Curtis ain't doing this hahahaha epic!
Good for you bro..... walk away!!!
This guy deserves a gofundme.com page
Good for you , Tell owner that he better get on the phone and get the other guy back in town ! lol
Good for you guy! get good money for your hard work.
Yes, You know their someone out looking get you to work for nothing.
Mr. Curtis you did right by Not doing that lawn, some people are cheap very cheap at that. I wouldn't touch it. I just turned down a few yards that were new calls because they were too cheap and they didn't want weekly or biweekly cuts that's why their grass looks the way it does. When your Mower is stuck in the shop for repairs you loss money plus a high bill more than what the job paid. Don't cheat yourself. Keep up the good work.