I agree. There are sections of my yard that I like to cut myself (with my "throw away" mower). When my neighbor has helped me get my mess straightened out, I always warn him about the danger spots where huge rocks seem to mysteriously show up out of nowhere and hide in the grass.
I used to help all my neighbors. Removing snow from their walks and driveways, mowing their lawns when they had problems. Never took a dime. Now that they have money, and I became disabled, what do I get from them. Calls to the township, because my lawn is to high, my antique truck, in my driveway. A guy I helped about 40 years ago, get his lawn business started, and never took a dime from him, heard about my plight. He showed up one day, mowed, weed wacked and blew everything clean. He comes every week, and won’t take a dime.
@@Etron491 favorite deserves another. Not expecting it but it's nice when it happens. Thanks for being so kind. Many blessings for you and your family.
I live in U.K., and became disabled, the man I used to have let me down, it is hard to find someone reliable to cut my lawn. I would do it myself if I could.
When gas went up in price I automatically gave my yard guy more money. He didn't ask for it, but I welcome the help with my yard and to me it's worth every penny, plus working in the extreme heat here in Texas, I feel my yard guy should be compensated. It's not easy in triple degree temps.
$40 doesn't even pay for your time. Not to mention fuel and wear and tear on equipment. You all are too kind. God will surely bless you. Thank you for helping others as God intended.
Also, I continue to enjoy watching mom and son work together. It's heart warming, and it's a great example of families working together. You guys are making it happen together, and you're taking the time to help those in need or make a neighborhood safer by taking care of these hazards. Love it. And I'll continue to try to support y'all with likes and comments. I'm already subscribed and watch often. ❤
I've been watching you guys for about a month. And all you have done is awsome work!. Just amazing! May god keep you healthy and strong. Keep up the great work! Love watching you. Peace and love to you both.❤
Aww!😊 The homeowner pulled the "papa bear" card, because he was worried about your mom! Despite the gruffness in his voice, his heart was in the right place!❤
For a yard that size what a deal.$40 and it looks great.I am glad the customer was good to you.Our world needs more kind people like you all.Bless you and yours
Mom was probably getting overheated and blood sugar dropped from not eating. She's awesome. I'm from Sarasota, Florida heat can get to you. It's great to watch you work together ❤❤
I really like how dramatic it seems to be while your mowing with your mom, it seems like you get very close to each other, scares me evertime but I know its just because you have your setting on fast mode.Makes it exciting 😅❤
IMO….you are an HONEST man doing a FANTASTIC job for your clients and improving the world one lawn at a time….BRAVO young man…everyone would benefit if there were more HONEST people like you. THANKS 💥👍🍀🙏😇🤩🤞👏
I pay $30 for front and back mowing, edging, weedeating and blowing. He mows weekly in the Spring and bi-weekly in the summer when the rain stops. I've tried to pay him more but he insists that since he's been doing my yard for 12 years that my price will never go up. I've also sent 7 new customers his way over that time. And I mail him a $125 check every Christmas as a bonus thank you.
I think your cutomers are definitely getting there money's worth. It looks like you two do a very professional job .⛳️❤ I love that your Mom work's with you!❤
$40 is unheard of for the size of those yards with everything you are doing here in Ohio. You need to charge an overgrowth fee for customers who take advantage of not getting regular yard service letting their yards get higher than normal. I absolutely agree with you on the fee for the veteran. With the cost of gas and wear and tear you really need to increase your prices with every thing you do for them. Even if it's $10-$15. They shouldn't have any problem knowing the rise in cost of living if they have any integrity at all.
Excellent lawn care on each property. C & J always does a great job on mowing , weeding and edging. You’re a wonderful team. Looking forward to more videos. Take care.
I have been watching y’all a long time time and just realized y’all were in my home town, Ocala, FL.. Trish you are and inspiration to all mature ladies. Thank you. ❤
some people just dont have the money to get their lawns done on a bi weekly basis, so being your price is reasonable, you will keep the customers you now have and probably get more.
@@kennylavay8492 He could charge more and still do that, and he'd actually make some money that way. That overgrown lawn he does for no extra charge, I'd charge around $100 for that and here that would be considered reasonable. Then again, we're working in 105-110 degree temps all summer so we probably get to charge a little more because of that. Let's just say if I was charging the same rates he is, I'd be struggling to make ends meet. Just doing the math, if he charged $60 for all 9 of the lawns he planned to do that day, that's only $540 gross revenue! If his expenses were only $100/day that leaves $220 per person for an 8-10hr day, and that has to pay for new equipment, vehicles, and trailers when the time comes. I'm by no means trying to toot my own horn here because I just happen to live in an awesome city for a lawn biz, but I pay my foreman $242 for a 10hr day. I have 3 workers who do all the work while I run the business. Average gross is around $1500/day, net profit average this year so far is $586/day. We retain almost all customers until they move somewhere, and I turn down more business than I take because we stick to a tight service area and still get more business than we can handle. What I've found matters more than anything is your reputation. A lot of people are willing to pay a premium just to know they can trust you, you're reliable, and you'll cover anything you damage. In this industry you aren't selling the work, you're selling yourself. I will say that he's probably not doing what he does for the money and if that's OK with him, I think that's extremely generous and selfless. I just hope he's making enough one way or another to live comfortably because he certainly deserves that much.
You can have them all doing it for nothing, that’s to dang cheap, gas $4 a gallon and weed eater fuel and oil, you’re going to ware out your equipment for nothing
Wow, as another Aussie stated, we pay far more for our lawns to be mowed here in Australia. The cost of fuel, the upkeep of maintenance on your equipment plus paying yourselves something for doing all that work - you two deserve much more than you're getting now. I loved seeing the veteran showing concern for Trish. You two are amazing ♥
Not sure where you lawn angels come from, but it's wonderful. My mom had a guy just starting out and he quoted her $20 to weed eat and mow. Til my mother passed, he mowed for $20. You guys ROCK! BLESS YOU ALL!
It's so nice of you all to your prices affordable for folks on a set income ( social security, retirement, etc. ) Your yards always look fantastic. I'm sure your clients consider you as a blessing.. I know I would.
It’s good to see that there’s someone else whose concern and shows love other than you and your mom as you do these jobs. Yea please as a reminder you both drink plenty of water, I’m sure you do just concerned. Take care of yourselves as you both taking care of others. Appreciating your kindness ❤❤❤
You remind me of myself 25 years ago when I detailed vehicles. Wash vacuum and armor all,clean windows for $15 and should have been $25. And I did it for this price because it gave me a reason to get out the house and I did it in a reasonable time. Alot of people took advantage of my kindness and a few paid me more. I quit doing it due to a customer cussing me out because I didn't get the water spots off the window. I told him I did that free because I wanted to see if the new product would work and I told him before I started. I told him you don't pay me enough and this isn't my full-time job. I did it because I enjoyed it and you took the fun out of it. Please tell everyone in the condo complex, I quit because of you. So please make sure you are making enough. I'm pretty sure you have support from the channel but don't go broke. The first yard you showed $40 was a good size lawn and my opinion you should charge more.My full-time job was a chemical lawn care specialist and did it for 25 years and loved it until my first of 2 heart attacks,13 strokes and 4 ablations in a 10 year period. That being said,thank you for letting me relive my past through your hard work.
I live in California and our gardener mows weekly. We pay him monthly and we give him $85. We he started a couple of years ago, he took over our job because the other guy moved. At that time we paid him $70/mo. He’s never asked for an increase, but we keep bumping it up. So, I would charge more. The size of the yards your mowing are huge!
It doesn’t matter what we think about the prices you charge for the client if you’re happy with what you charge, then it doesn’t matter what we think as long as you’re happy with it. PS, you have to drink lots of fluids to when it’s hot.
I totally agree with Chuck. It’s nobodies business, this is between you and your client. If you’re happy with it and so is your client that’s all that matters. It really shouldn’t be a matter for discussion on line, I don’t think.
I think you are selling yourself short. You won't make enough for all the gas you use on the truck and trailer, the mower and all the other tools that you use. Now you need to buy a belt. It won't be cheap. I'm sure you'll get a lot of business but again, don't sell yourself short. Do some bookkeeping.
What I do to stay hydrated is every third bottle water or so put a pinch of salt in your fluids this helps in preventing dehydration. I also wear moisture wicking clothing as it helps keep your body cooler another thing if you stop sweating you need to stop immediately as your body is close to being dehydrated.
if you think that is overgrown high grass you're a wimp. Thats less then one week growth here in Jacksonville. If your mower is any good thats cutting butter.
I think it’s a great price, especially since one of your first loyal customers. It doesn’t always have to be about charging a lot of money. Thank you for being an honest, hard working company.
As one who had a mowing service 20 years ago, I think your prices are really reasonable considering you have a good rider mower and most of the homes were pretty clean without too many obstacles. If you didn't have to quit early because of the heat it would've been a decent day for ya. I do agree with that homeowner though. Take care of her and don't push it too much. I've come close to heat exhaustion a few times. Not fun.
$40.00 is an heck of the best and the way you are going through the best way to go to the next level and 5 you are going to be in the same boat as the way I am not going 5 and I am very sorry for not being there for the last time and I hope you had a good time and your own time to do this you will be in a great mood when I have
I was always taught to blow your cut grass away from uncut grass. Especially if it's thick wet grass. Been mowing for 15 years in PA and you do an awesome job. Keep it up
I think your base prices are fine if they work for you. I would include a surcharge for overgrown locations as you are cutting the same piece of ground 2 or 3 times to get it into shape. Enjoyed the content!
We pay $100 every week for 3/4 acre. Mow, edge, and blow. Also, when needed, spray for weeds in flower beds. In our area, that would be $90-125 easy for that size lot. Charge what you are comfortable with, but as cost have gone up, so should you. Also look at the difficulty of a yard.
If you are able to support your family and business. Then you are blessing others with your prices. The yards yall are doing that are kinda easy. 40 or 50 is fine. Do not take on more yards than you can do and still stay healthy. God will bless you for all the kindness you show others.
You both do such a good job and I am proud of you for your work. Your attitude towards your clients speaks volumes of how caring you are, but I think that a person who owns such a beautiful home like this in this town among other nice homes should pay more for your great service, (I would) You need to increase your rates to cover your cost and unforeseen break downs as well. Should you lose this customer, I pray that the Lord will provide you with more clients who would be fair and appreciate you both. Keep smiling, work hard and enjoy doing it together as a fun team. p.s as the saying goes.$40. is Chicken Feed. or a drop in the bucket.
I love seeing the "regular" jobs you do! Some people seem to want the overgrown jobs, but I love these just as much! Thank you for all you do. Personally I have never had to pay anyone to mow my grass and I am 65 years old. I live on 8 acres in the country and purchased a 54 inch zero turn when my husband passed away. Your prices seem extremely reasonable to me!!! Thanks for making my day!!!
I live in PA and I pay $55 weekly. This summer we may have skipped twice during the drought but that is a discussion the guy mowing my lawn and I have during the week and we both agree on. I also send him a nice bonus at Christmas time. I'm very appreciative of the work he does on my lawn and he's been doing it for 18 years now.
Wow! You are not charging enough for the amount of work you do! I love how you explain what your charging...your work is amazing! I love how you had a conversation with yourself! That man with the flag does appericiate what you do.Take care Trish! Rest and dring plenty of fluids. Seems funny to have a septic in the front yard! The lawns all looked awesome because of your care!
In 2023, $70-$80 is my minimum…. And that’s not for overgrown 2 week properties. You can easily replace that client , you are good at what you do brother 💪💪💪
Really enjoyed your video. The very organized presentation, the information provided about pricing and frequency were easy to follow and helpful. The prices seem very reasonable and liked the information on the client that, on his own, raised his payment. That was very thoughtful during these times. You spoke so well and glad this video was found today. Thank you so much.
If you extend the time to ever other week instead of weekly, how can that put more wear and tear on your equipment and more gas They are doing it because the grass is not growing as fast Two where it needs cut every week Which saves, wear and tear on your equipment and gas.
@@mcard48ableI think he was referring to how the growth is stunted in some areas because of the heat in that state. Cutting every week would burn out the lawn.
All depends on size of yards. Good thing about zero turn is it’s turning capability looks like most are half acres or less . Fuel today 324 in my area up thirty cents in past week
I just found your channel idk how your mama does it with the heat I sure couldn’t handle it but I’m in California we are extremely dry heat. Gas is also $4.90 a gallon rite now So $40.00 would be insane. I was quoted for just my backyard and it was over $500.00 and it was a bit bigger than the yard your doing here. I am a cosmetologist and I was self employed and always felt guilty raising my prices but if you think about it everyone raises their prices. You are with so much more than your charging.
#$49. no way like curtis hamilton9469 said that it would not cost for the wear an tear of your equipment an gas to drive there an the wear an tear on the truck there an back plus gas for the equipment to to run,i would raise it to at least $60. an spead it out with the reat of the people you cut grass for so at least that why you can make a little profit Or charge them $45. an raise everyone else by $5. as well
Here in Australia we would have to pay twice the amount you charge. I consider your prices as a bargain. Great work again. Ever thought about migrating to here 😊
@@desireejames1538 I hear you on that one. Part of the trouble is that most people don't know which 'weeds' are edible. For instance Dandelions are very nutritional. The leaves you can use in a salad or stew and the root is like a small radish. Goats are great to keep the weeds and grass low, could you imagine how many goats we would need lol. Ages ago a farmer up north drove his cattle down to market and along the way the cattle ate all the tall grass on the side of the road. Fattening the cattle for free.
You are very reasonable in your prices..you and your mom do a beautiful job..when you help those whom are disabled this is awesome..i pray God Blesses you both in all you do❤❤!!
@@jameslangston7642where? I pay $50 for a full tank. Please share the info. I just got gas. Had quarter of a quarter of a tank left $50 to fill up. Sure would lo've to save $30.
Some of the lawns you do a really big you have to price accordingly you doing a great job.🇬🇧🙏🏼🇺🇸 it looks lovely and hot over there. It’s about 14° over here in the UK.
I picked up a client that had a large back yard in a really nice neighborhood. The front yard was a decent size and on a hill. His previous company dropped him when they went to commercial only, and his rate had been stuck at $40 for years. I was having to double cut his yard, so I took him up to a modest $52.00 per week. He dropped me after two weeks, and said even though he loved the quality of the service he was going to have a family friend take over for less money. LOL, I said no problem, and good luck. :)
It's amazing how someone can go and look at the grass to give an estimate and then find out that the homeowner is fertilizing and watering like crazy making the grass grow quicker and harder to cut. Insult to injury would be adding 1001 tables and lawn chairs
as long as you and your mom enjoy what you are doing and at the end of the day/overall show a profit who cares what anybody thinks about what you are charging.
Thank you for including what you are charging for lawns. Most of the others do the free charity lawn and yard cleanups which is nice but good to know what the average lot costs for a service.
Forty for the first property is cheap. Your prices are very reasonable and some on the low side. In the past 4 years my lawn maintenance has gone from $50 to $65 biweekly. Good for the man that increased his payment on his own. I know that client will be missed. Eat before starting your day and stay hydrated! Heatstroke can be deadly.
Your prices seem very reasonable to me, I’m sure they are fine with your customers or they wouldn’t keep having you come back over and over and over again, and you and your mom are very nice people very likable and easy to get along with… 🙏 God bless you and keep up the good work 😊
Enjoyed traveling with you today. Your prices are too low; but that's easy for me to say; you know best. One thing is not disputable; you do great work! Your camera work is top notch too. Pack a cooler of cold water. Txs for sharing.
The two of you are excellent and thank you for helping when needed. I don't know what the income level is there but your prices are a blessing. I pay that in a small town in NC and it's a family discount. I know your customers appreciate ya'll. Great team.
For the home with the septic in front yard. Maybe a nice flower bed would help out. Because of the extra water in that area the flower bed would grow great and would not need to be watered much if at all. Cutting around a nice flower bed should not be as hard as having to mow that area at three different heights to make outcome look right. Just a thought.
We were paying as much as $100 and needed a new service every year because nobody wanted to come back the next year. We live on the side of a hill and it’s a real challenge because only about half the yard can be done with a mower and the other half needs to be done with the trimmer. We are now on our 3rd season with a guy that only charges $45 and hope he never retires.
Keep up your electrolytes (as well as water) in this hot weather. Heat stroke can be very dangerous so take care. You will have to quote more if people don’t want (or cannot afford) to have their lawns cut more often, because you are going to have to do more than one pass and wear and tear on your equipment. I think most customers would understand that. If they are not happy they can always get quotes from elsewhere.
If the belt was just replaced it was more than likely squeezed in between a idler pulley and a drive pulley. Damage is done on the inside and not noticeable on the outside. Had it happen to three belts one summer on a finish mower before I figured it out. In my defense I was getting it through the small gap with just my hands by rotating the pulley. Also wasn’t thinking about the stress I was causing to the belt. 120 dollar lesson to not be lazy.
The price should be based on lot size, how much you have to move to do it, if they are on a regular schedule, and how much grief the client gives. If they ever not pay in a timely fashion they should be removed as a client or given a “unknown your a piece of crap $20 fee” for being trifling. Every customer isn’t a joy to work with, don’t feel bad about the $20 piece of crap fee. Remember they can always find someone else if they don’t like your price hike. My exhusband was a paint contractor and he added a “I knew you were going to be trouble fee”. He would add that to his quote and hope they got lower quotes they went with. If he did get stuck with them he had an incentive to take the job even though he knew they would be a Karen.
I owned a lawn care business for a number of years you asked about the pricing as long as they're not that type of customer that ask for something special every time or wants to go a month-and-a-half between cuts I used to stick with my customers and didn't mess with their pricing too much as long as it's in the same general area is other cut and you're not burning additional gas going to it I found the best investment on my equipment was blades blades blades I swapped my blades out at least every day sometimes in the middle of the day a lot of people think that is too much first it looks better and you're spending much less time going back doing multiple passes
Your prices are exceptionally good. I started wearing a big ventilated straw hat about 8 or 9 years into the groundskeeper trade, in the sun it helps a lot. They keep your head cooler and your neck and shoulders as well, the wider the brim, the better. You guys are awesome. Your mom is so nice. You are blessed.
Your business, your rates. Love the type and quality of work you do. You have a good heart and if you feel good about what you do and the charity you preform, I’m proud to know you guys.
In Hawaii we use push mowers mostly because the yards are fenced or on a hill,gates/fences,too narrow to fit sit down mowers. 50 minimum as high as 250 a service every 2 weeks.Thanks for your kindness and your hard work.
My best friend lived in Ocala, Florida. I never been there before. He visited Colorado where I live in. He passed away few years ago. He said Ocala is beautiful place and near by Disney World. Now I see the house looks like. Beautiful houses.
You charge a fair price amid the economy the way it is. You and your mom provide awesome service and I really enjoy your work. I realize how hard you and mom work. My 2 1/2 acres around the farm, barn and a house rental gets out of hand and the mower and weed eaters take a bi weekly beating on the equipment. Keep the video's coming Casey !
Make sure she eats! I am a woman who tends to not eat when it is hot and have had the same thing happen. When you are doing physical labour like this, protein, carbs and adequate hydration are essential even if you feel it is too hot. I think you should be charging additional if the customer is stretching it out on mowing. I do my own lawn but when I was getting it done, I paid $60 per mow every week. Now I have my own mower and do it myself but agree with those saying higher the grass, higher the price. Your equipment gets hit harder on those jobs and it also takes more fuel and time because the grass is long.
You need to increase your rate based on the mowing request of the customer and the wear & tear on your equipment due to the thick grass. 👍🇺🇸
I agree people are always wanting to pay less.
I agree, That is cheap! I'd bet No one else would do it for that.
Guarantee they are paid well when they get their checks from UA-cam…
I agree
I agree. There are sections of my yard that I like to cut myself (with my "throw away" mower). When my neighbor has helped me get my mess straightened out, I always warn him about the danger spots where huge rocks seem to mysteriously show up out of nowhere and hide in the grass.
I used to help all my neighbors. Removing snow from their walks and driveways, mowing their lawns when they had problems. Never took a dime. Now that they have money, and I became disabled, what do I get from them. Calls to the township, because my lawn is to high, my antique truck, in my driveway. A guy I helped about 40 years ago, get his lawn business started, and never took a dime from him, heard about my plight. He showed up one day, mowed, weed wacked and blew everything clean. He comes every week, and won’t take a dime.
@@Etron491 favorite deserves another. Not expecting it but it's nice when it happens. Thanks for being so kind. Many blessings for you and your family.
I live in U.K., and became disabled, the man I used to have let me down, it is hard to find someone reliable to cut my lawn. I would do it myself if I could.
When gas went up in price I automatically gave my yard guy more money. He didn't ask for it, but I welcome the help with my yard and to me it's worth every penny, plus working in the extreme heat here in Texas, I feel my yard guy should be compensated. It's not easy in triple degree temps.
$40 doesn't even pay for your time. Not to mention fuel and wear and tear on equipment. You all are too kind. God will surely bless you. Thank you for helping others as God intended.
Also, I continue to enjoy watching mom and son work together. It's heart warming, and it's a great example of families working together. You guys are making it happen together, and you're taking the time to help those in need or make a neighborhood safer by taking care of these hazards. Love it. And I'll continue to try to support y'all with likes and comments. I'm already subscribed and watch often. ❤
I've been watching you guys for about a month. And all you have done is awsome work!. Just amazing! May god keep you healthy and strong. Keep up the great work! Love watching you. Peace and love to you both.❤
Aww!😊 The homeowner pulled the "papa bear" card, because he was worried about your mom! Despite the gruffness in his voice, his heart was in the right place!❤
His heart is in the right place. Very sweet guy! 😊
Good on him. LOL. She needed to eat, what if Casey hadn't eaten, she would have been all upset. 😢😢😢
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For a yard that size what a deal.$40 and it looks great.I am glad the customer was good to you.Our world needs more kind people like you all.Bless you and yours
Mom was probably getting overheated and blood sugar dropped from not eating. She's awesome. I'm from Sarasota, Florida heat can get to you. It's great to watch you work together ❤❤
Hope you are feeling better eat really chicky
I really like how dramatic it seems to be while your mowing with your mom, it seems like you get very close to each other, scares me evertime but I know its just because you have your setting on fast mode.Makes it exciting 😅❤
Your fees are extremely reasonable for kind of excellent work you 2 do!! God bless!
IMO….you are an HONEST man doing a FANTASTIC job for your clients and improving the world one lawn at a time….BRAVO young man…everyone would benefit if there were more HONEST people like you. THANKS 💥👍🍀🙏😇🤩🤞👏
I pay $30 for front and back mowing, edging, weedeating and blowing. He mows weekly in the Spring and bi-weekly in the summer when the rain stops. I've tried to pay him more but he insists that since he's been doing my yard for 12 years that my price will never go up. I've also sent 7 new customers his way over that time. And I mail him a $125 check every Christmas as a bonus thank you.
@LoriL010 - You're awesome.
Need more customers like you!!
That kind .from uk
Wow! Client is happy😮.
Fifty dollars seems to be the minimal in my area. I changed lawn services and it is sixty dollars now. My yard is cut bi weekly.
Lawn mowing for a job is a bloody hard job, you guys deserve respect from all the community.
Every time Trish smiles, her youthful spirit is revealed.
I think your cutomers are definitely getting there money's worth. It looks like you two do a very professional job .⛳️❤
I love that your Mom work's with you!❤
$40 is unheard of for the size of those yards with everything you are doing here in Ohio. You need to charge an overgrowth fee for customers who take advantage of not getting regular yard service letting their yards get higher than normal. I absolutely agree with you on the fee for the veteran. With the cost of gas and wear and tear you really need to increase your prices with every thing you do for them. Even if it's $10-$15. They shouldn't have any problem knowing the rise in cost of living if they have any integrity at all.
$50 is a really great price ,I paid that 20 years ago. And was happy to do it. You guys do a great job for very reasonable prices ❤
Excellent lawn care on each property. C & J always does a great job on mowing , weeding and edging. You’re a wonderful team. Looking forward to more videos. Take care.
I have been watching y’all a long time time and just realized y’all were in my home town, Ocala, FL.. Trish you are and inspiration to all mature ladies. Thank you. ❤
Speedy mowing…I feel I need a seatbelt for my rocker! Love you two…lots of humor and always a beautiful outcome..😊
It is so awesome to see y'all out here helping the community. Ocala does have a heart y'all
With the grass prices the way they have been, I think it's up to you but $40 is pretty cheap for being in that hot heat.
I say at least 50.$
some people just dont have the money to get their lawns done on a bi weekly basis, so being your price is reasonable, you will keep the customers you now have and probably get more.
@@kennylavay8492 He could charge more and still do that, and he'd actually make some money that way. That overgrown lawn he does for no extra charge, I'd charge around $100 for that and here that would be considered reasonable. Then again, we're working in 105-110 degree temps all summer so we probably get to charge a little more because of that. Let's just say if I was charging the same rates he is, I'd be struggling to make ends meet. Just doing the math, if he charged $60 for all 9 of the lawns he planned to do that day, that's only $540 gross revenue! If his expenses were only $100/day that leaves $220 per person for an 8-10hr day, and that has to pay for new equipment, vehicles, and trailers when the time comes. I'm by no means trying to toot my own horn here because I just happen to live in an awesome city for a lawn biz, but I pay my foreman $242 for a 10hr day. I have 3 workers who do all the work while I run the business. Average gross is around $1500/day, net profit average this year so far is $586/day. We retain almost all customers until they move somewhere, and I turn down more business than I take because we stick to a tight service area and still get more business than we can handle. What I've found matters more than anything is your reputation. A lot of people are willing to pay a premium just to know they can trust you, you're reliable, and you'll cover anything you damage. In this industry you aren't selling the work, you're selling yourself. I will say that he's probably not doing what he does for the money and if that's OK with him, I think that's extremely generous and selfless. I just hope he's making enough one way or another to live comfortably because he certainly deserves that much.
You can have them all doing it for nothing, that’s to dang cheap, gas $4 a gallon and weed eater fuel and oil, you’re going to ware out your equipment for nothing
25 each front and back plus 10 weedeating, $60 bucks period
Wow, as another Aussie stated, we pay far more for our lawns to be mowed here in Australia. The cost of fuel, the upkeep of maintenance on your equipment plus paying yourselves something for doing all that work - you two deserve much more than you're getting now. I loved seeing the veteran showing concern for Trish. You two are amazing ♥
Not sure where you lawn angels come from, but it's wonderful. My mom had a guy just starting out and he quoted her $20 to weed eat and mow. Til my mother passed, he mowed for $20. You guys ROCK! BLESS YOU ALL!
It was so nice of the client to tell you to take care of your mom! You did a great joB you two!
OK, mom needs to eat something in the morning, before going outdoors to work in the heat. Drink plenty of water or Gatorade!
I hope the 1st home owner is Considerate & TIPS WELL!! & ALL Of your customers.
Great job on the mowing , thank you for taking care of the veteran
Amen!!
It's so nice of you all to your prices affordable for folks on a set income ( social security, retirement, etc. ) Your yards always look fantastic. I'm sure your clients consider you as a blessing.. I know I would.
It’s good to see that there’s someone else whose concern and shows love other than you and your mom as you do these jobs. Yea please as a reminder you both drink plenty of water, I’m sure you do just concerned. Take care of yourselves as you both taking care of others. Appreciating your kindness ❤❤❤
You remind me of myself 25 years ago when I detailed vehicles. Wash vacuum and armor all,clean windows for $15 and should have been $25. And I did it for this price because it gave me a reason to get out the house and I did it in a reasonable time. Alot of people took advantage of my kindness and a few paid me more. I quit doing it due to a customer cussing me out because I didn't get the water spots off the window. I told him I did that free because I wanted to see if the new product would work and I told him before I started. I told him you don't pay me enough and this isn't my full-time job. I did it because I enjoyed it and you took the fun out of it. Please tell everyone in the condo complex, I quit because of you. So please make sure you are making enough. I'm pretty sure you have support from the channel but don't go broke. The first yard you showed $40 was a good size lawn and my opinion you should charge more.My full-time job was a chemical lawn care specialist and did it for 25 years and loved it until my first of 2 heart attacks,13 strokes and 4 ablations in a 10 year period. That being said,thank you for letting me relive my past through your hard work.
I live in California and our gardener mows weekly. We pay him monthly and we give him $85. We he started a couple of years ago, he took over our job because the other guy moved. At that time we paid him $70/mo. He’s never asked for an increase, but we keep bumping it up. So, I would charge more. The size of the yards your mowing are huge!
It doesn’t matter what we think about the prices you charge for the client if you’re happy with what you charge, then it doesn’t matter what we think as long as you’re happy with it. PS, you have to drink lots of fluids to when it’s hot.
I totally agree with Chuck. It’s nobodies business, this is between you and your client. If you’re happy with it and so is your client that’s all that matters. It really shouldn’t be a matter for discussion on line, I don’t think.
I think you are selling yourself short. You won't make enough for all the gas you use on the truck and trailer, the mower and all the other tools that you use. Now you need to buy a belt. It won't be cheap. I'm sure you'll get a lot of business but again, don't sell yourself short. Do some bookkeeping.
What I do to stay hydrated is every third bottle water or so put a pinch of salt in your fluids this helps in preventing dehydration. I also wear moisture wicking clothing as it helps keep your body cooler another thing if you stop sweating you need to stop immediately as your body is close to being dehydrated.
Nice work .
if you think that is overgrown high grass you're a wimp. Thats less then one week growth here in Jacksonville. If your mower is any good thats cutting butter.
I think it’s a great price, especially since one of your first loyal customers. It doesn’t always have to be about charging a lot of money. Thank you for being an honest, hard working company.
You guys do great work. I appreciate watching your video and that young lady you have with you lol I know it’s your mom.
Nice to know that they are still people who cares about other people
As long as they are respectful, have the work done regularly and it's not causing you financial hardship keep it up.
As one who had a mowing service 20 years ago, I think your prices are really reasonable considering you have a good rider mower and most of the homes were pretty clean without too many obstacles. If you didn't have to quit early because of the heat it would've been a decent day for ya. I do agree with that homeowner though. Take care of her and don't push it too much. I've come close to heat exhaustion a few times. Not fun.
$40.00 is a heck of a bargain for the homeowner. Should be twice that, or more.
$40.00 is an heck of the best and the way you are going through the best way to go to the next level and 5 you are going to be in the same boat as the way I am not going 5 and I am very sorry for not being there for the last time and I hope you had a good time and your own time to do this you will be in a great mood when I have
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That's a big yard for 40 bucks ! Thanks for not being greedy !
Absolutely! My property is smaller, I pay $45, and my guys shows up once a month 🤦🏻♀️
You 2 are amazing. When my husband and I come to Florida on vacation. Would love to take you two to dinner. Our treat. Would be honored. ❤
Wow! 😊❤️🙏
I was always taught to blow your cut grass away from uncut grass. Especially if it's thick wet grass. Been mowing for 15 years in PA and you do an awesome job. Keep it up
I think your base prices are fine if they work for you. I would include a surcharge for overgrown locations as you are cutting the same piece of ground 2 or 3 times to get it into shape. Enjoyed the content!
That yard right here with that retired EMT and retired police officer should be $125 biweekly make it $95 with a annual contract signed
@joeroyward6457 not a police officer, fireman.
We pay $100 every week for 3/4 acre. Mow, edge, and blow. Also, when needed, spray for weeds in flower beds. In our area, that would be $90-125 easy for that size lot. Charge what you are comfortable with, but as cost have gone up, so should you. Also look at the difficulty of a yard.
If you are able to support your family and business. Then you are blessing others with your prices. The yards yall are doing that are kinda easy. 40 or 50 is fine. Do not take on more yards than you can do and still stay healthy. God will bless you for all the kindness you show others.
You both do such a good job and I am proud of you for your work. Your attitude towards your clients speaks volumes of how caring you are, but I think that a person who owns such a beautiful home like this in this town among other nice homes should pay more for your great service, (I would) You need to increase your rates to cover your cost and unforeseen break downs as well. Should you lose this customer, I pray that the Lord will provide you with more clients who would be fair and appreciate you both. Keep smiling, work hard and enjoy doing it together as a fun team. p.s as the saying goes.$40. is Chicken Feed. or a drop in the bucket.
I love seeing the "regular" jobs you do! Some people seem to want the overgrown jobs, but I love these just as much! Thank you for all you do. Personally I have never had to pay anyone to mow my grass and I am 65 years old. I live on 8 acres in the country and purchased a 54 inch zero turn when my husband passed away. Your prices seem extremely reasonable to me!!! Thanks for making my day!!!
I live in PA and I pay $55 weekly. This summer we may have skipped twice during the drought but that is a discussion the guy mowing my lawn and I have during the week and we both agree on. I also send him a nice bonus at Christmas time. I'm very appreciative of the work he does on my lawn and he's been doing it for 18 years now.
Wow! You are not charging enough for the amount of work you do! I love how you explain what your charging...your work is amazing! I love how you had a conversation with yourself! That man with the flag does appericiate what you do.Take care Trish! Rest and dring plenty of fluids. Seems funny to have a septic in the front yard! The lawns all looked awesome because of your care!
In 2023, $70-$80 is my minimum…. And that’s not for overgrown 2 week properties. You can easily replace that client , you are good at what you do brother 💪💪💪
Great you know your clients so personally. Very professional.
Really enjoyed your video. The very organized presentation, the information provided about pricing and frequency were easy to follow and helpful. The prices seem very reasonable and liked the information on the client that, on his own, raised his payment. That was very thoughtful during these times.
You spoke so well and glad this video was found today. Thank you so much.
If they choose to extend time between mowings they need to pay extra. It makes more wear and tear on your equipment.
Wear and tear on equipment plus twice as much fuel and labor
If you extend the time to ever other week instead of weekly, how can that put more wear and tear on your equipment and more gas They are doing it because the grass is not growing as fast Two where it needs cut every week Which saves, wear and tear on your equipment and gas.
@@robertdahle7216 my mower revs up to a higher rpm when it goes through thick tall grass. When it's shorter it stays at a steady low rpm.
@@robertdahle7216 plus the more it bogs down, it's harder on the bearings and the belt
@@mcard48ableI think he was referring to how the growth is stunted in some areas because of the heat in that state. Cutting every week would burn out the lawn.
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That size yard in Australia would be hundreds ,America’s money is about twice ours, seems cheap 😅
Insurance equipment costs an labor plus maintenance fuel oils belts blades? How big is lot
All depends on size of yards. Good thing about zero turn is it’s turning capability looks like most are half acres or less . Fuel today 324 in my area up thirty cents in past week
I just found your channel idk how your mama does it with the heat I sure couldn’t handle it but I’m in California we are extremely dry heat. Gas is also $4.90 a gallon rite now So $40.00 would be insane. I was quoted for just my backyard and it was over $500.00 and it was a bit bigger than the yard your doing here. I am a cosmetologist and I was self employed and always felt guilty raising my prices but if you think about it everyone raises their prices. You are with so much more than your charging.
#$49. no way like curtis hamilton9469 said that it would not cost for the wear an tear of your equipment an gas to drive there an the wear an tear on the truck there an back plus gas for the equipment to to run,i would raise it to at least $60. an spead it out with the reat of the people you cut grass for so at least that why you can make a little profit Or charge them $45. an raise everyone else by $5. as well
Here in Australia we would have to pay twice the amount you charge. I consider your prices as a bargain. Great work again. Ever thought about migrating to here 😊
The grass & weed growth in Australia is so much extra work
@@desireejames1538 I hear you on that one. Part of the trouble is that most people don't know which 'weeds' are edible. For instance Dandelions are very nutritional. The leaves you can use in a salad or stew and the root is like a small radish. Goats are great to keep the weeds and grass low, could you imagine how many goats we would need lol. Ages ago a farmer up north drove his cattle down to market and along the way the cattle ate all the tall grass on the side of the road. Fattening the cattle for free.
You are very reasonable in your prices..you and your mom do a beautiful job..when you help those whom are disabled this is awesome..i pray God Blesses you both in all you do❤❤!!
I am so impressed with your Lawns. They are gorgeous properties and well Maintained. A pleasure to watch you two.
You should definitely charge a overgrowth fee especially if its not due to scheduling conflict or you having to postpone due to weather ect.
tank of gas cost 20 bucks
@@jameslangston7642where? I pay $50 for a full tank. Please share the info. I just got gas. Had quarter of a quarter of a tank left $50 to fill up. Sure would lo've to save $30.
You are so kind to offer such a cheap price for all your work. God bless you!
You guys do a great job and the prices are amazing for all you do ❤
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for all you do for the community.
Some of the lawns you do a really big you have to price accordingly you doing a great job.🇬🇧🙏🏼🇺🇸 it looks lovely and hot over there. It’s about 14° over here in the UK.
I picked up a client that had a large back yard in a really nice neighborhood. The front yard was a decent size and on a hill. His previous company dropped him when they went to commercial only, and his rate had been stuck at $40 for years. I was having to double cut his yard, so I took him up to a modest $52.00 per week. He dropped me after two weeks, and said even though he loved the quality of the service he was going to have a family friend take over for less money. LOL, I said no problem, and good luck. :)
It's amazing how someone can go and look at the grass to give an estimate and then find out that the homeowner is fertilizing and watering like crazy making the grass grow quicker and harder to cut. Insult to injury would be adding 1001 tables and lawn chairs
@@billvandorn5332 I have considered dropping customers for doing this
as long as you and your mom enjoy what you are doing and at the end of the day/overall show a profit who cares what anybody thinks about what you are charging.
Ya. If that is your first client you should show them sum love and appreciation and keep them at that price.
It's a testament to you as a business man to still provide service to them at the $40 price point they are very lucky
I did not see a homeowner confronting anyone, 🤷♀️ glad it never happened you two are kind people 💪😎
That is a real kindness to your first customer. Do price checks to see what others are charging for the rest.
Thank you for including what you are charging for lawns. Most of the others do the free charity lawn and yard cleanups which is nice but good to know what the average lot costs for a service.
Forty for the first property is cheap. Your prices are very reasonable and some on the low side. In the past 4 years my lawn maintenance has gone from $50 to $65 biweekly. Good for the man that increased his payment on his own. I know that client will be missed. Eat before starting your day and stay hydrated! Heatstroke can be deadly.
Your prices seem very reasonable to me, I’m sure they are fine with your customers or they wouldn’t keep having you come back over and over and over again, and you and your mom are very nice people very likable and easy to get along with… 🙏 God bless you and keep up the good work 😊
You're very kind to consider your customers. You apparently know them very well.
Enjoyed traveling with you today. Your prices are too low; but that's easy for me to say; you know best. One thing is not disputable; you do great work! Your camera work is top notch too. Pack a cooler of cold water. Txs for sharing.
These lawns that aren't such a mess seem easy for you!. You both do a very nice job.
This are easy, but we mostly spend our time on helping folks with overgrown lawns. 😊
I think all of your prices are reasonable. I love your work.
The two of you are excellent and thank you for helping when needed. I don't know what the income level is there but your prices are a blessing. I pay that in a small town in NC and it's a family discount. I know your customers appreciate ya'll. Great team.
For the home with the septic in front yard. Maybe a nice flower bed would help out. Because of the extra water in that area the flower bed would grow great and would not need to be watered much if at all. Cutting around a nice flower bed should not be as hard as having to mow that area at three different heights to make outcome look right. Just a thought.
Thank you for noticing this and appreciate your advice although it's up to the homeowner. 😊
We were paying as much as $100 and needed a new service every year because nobody wanted to come back the next year. We live on the side of a hill and it’s a real challenge because only about half the yard can be done with a mower and the other half needs to be done with the trimmer. We are now on our 3rd season with a guy that only charges $45 and hope he never retires.
Keep up your electrolytes (as well as water) in this hot weather. Heat stroke can be very dangerous so take care.
You will have to quote more if people don’t want (or cannot afford) to have their lawns cut more often, because you are going to have to do more than one pass and wear and tear on your equipment. I think most customers would understand that. If they are not happy they can always get quotes from elsewhere.
I love the spirit of an entrepreneur.
All 6 properties look so beautiful & what an awesome job you both did. ❤
If the belt was just replaced it was more than likely squeezed in between a idler pulley and a drive pulley. Damage is done on the inside and not noticeable on the outside. Had it happen to three belts one summer on a finish mower before I figured it out. In my defense I was getting it through the small gap with just my hands by rotating the pulley. Also wasn’t thinking about the stress I was causing to the belt. 120 dollar lesson to not be lazy.
The price should be based on lot size, how much you have to move to do it, if they are on a regular schedule, and how much grief the client gives. If they ever not pay in a timely fashion they should be removed as a client or given a “unknown your a piece of crap $20 fee” for being trifling. Every customer isn’t a joy to work with, don’t feel bad about the $20 piece of crap fee. Remember they can always find someone else if they don’t like your price hike. My exhusband was a paint contractor and he added a “I knew you were going to be trouble fee”. He would add that to his quote and hope they got lower quotes they went with. If he did get stuck with them he had an incentive to take the job even though he knew they would be a Karen.
I agree these are very large lot sizes. A postage stam lot should be less but is not where i live we all pay same price.
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I owned a lawn care business for a number of years you asked about the pricing as long as they're not that type of customer that ask for something special every time or wants to go a month-and-a-half between cuts I used to stick with my customers and didn't mess with their pricing too much as long as it's in the same general area is other cut and you're not burning additional gas going to it I found the best investment on my equipment was blades blades blades I swapped my blades out at least every day sometimes in the middle of the day a lot of people think that is too much first it looks better and you're spending much less time going back doing multiple passes
18:08-1944 Just watching the lazy clouds drift by is so soothing! 😊
Your prices are exceptionally good. I started wearing a big ventilated straw hat about 8 or 9 years into the groundskeeper trade, in the sun it helps a lot. They keep your head cooler and your neck and shoulders as well, the wider the brim, the better. You guys are awesome. Your mom is so nice. You are blessed.
You do excellent work and I think your rates are very reasonable.
Great content, I subscribed and liked immediately. You seem like really good people, I wish you great success. You deserve it!
Your business, your rates. Love the type and quality of work you do. You have a good heart and if you feel good about what you do and the charity you preform, I’m proud to know you guys.
It is so sweet how the gentlemen is worried about your mom
I think you guys are very generous and do an excellent job. Be careful people doesn't take advantage of you good will. All the best.
That young lady works hard! Is she your mom? I like the way she handles that weed eater!!!! 😂😂😂
Hi Caninite! Yes, she is my mom. :)
Eine liebe Mum und ein lieber Sohn, ihr seid ein gutes Team ❤
CJ Mowing You did a very good job. God bless your channel
I like your format, its helpful to someone who may want to get into the business. You also do good work.
In Hawaii we use push mowers mostly because the yards are fenced or on a hill,gates/fences,too narrow to fit sit down mowers. 50 minimum as high as 250 a service every 2 weeks.Thanks for your kindness and your hard work.
My best friend lived in Ocala, Florida. I never been there before. He visited Colorado where I live in. He passed away few years ago. He said Ocala is beautiful place and near by Disney World. Now I see the house looks like. Beautiful houses.
I think you're very fair on your prices.
To be honest the pricing is between you and your customers and none of my business. Take care in that heat and thanks for the video.
Just came across this video. Great job. Love the channel.
You charge a fair price amid the economy the way it is. You and your mom provide awesome service and I really enjoy your work. I realize how hard you and mom work. My 2 1/2 acres around the farm, barn and a house rental gets out of hand and the mower and weed eaters take a bi weekly beating on the equipment. Keep the video's coming Casey !
This channel is more than mowing and I love it.
Make sure she eats! I am a woman who tends to not eat when it is hot and have had the same thing happen. When you are doing physical labour like this, protein, carbs and adequate hydration are essential even if you feel it is too hot. I think you should be charging additional if the customer is stretching it out on mowing. I do my own lawn but when I was getting it done, I paid $60 per mow every week. Now I have my own mower and do it myself but agree with those saying higher the grass, higher the price. Your equipment gets hit harder on those jobs and it also takes more fuel and time because the grass is long.