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Icy Gull · Feb 17, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
I do indeed.

Lawn mowing I wouldn't quote an hourly rate....three lawnmowers plus strimmer and not cheap equipment.. ..then its a question of how long the grass is...will it be regular work or one off..do they want grass taking away ..how far away...bit of pruning work is a bit vague ..again for me i have some decent equipment that can do a job efficiently and quick....etc etc ...its never an easy answer when someone rings and asks about prices.

If you can find some semi retired chap or someone doing a bit of private work and they will want cash in hand then its always going to be cheaper ..

Interesting, so how would you quote? Contract over a few months with lawn kept short and all shrubs, trees, weeding done on a regular basis as required?

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

Mouldy Boots said:
Okay, it's just i was charging £12.00/ hour back in the eighties, but i did have a few Honda's rotary's to run, oh how i miss that dust cloud following me around on a dry summer!

Good old Hondas....the new ones aren't quite as good now

BN9 BHA · Feb 17, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
I do indeed.

Lawn mowing I wouldn't quote an hourly rate....three lawnmowers plus strimmer and not cheap equipment.. ..then its a question of how long the grass is...will it be regular work or one off..do they want grass taking away ..how far away...bit of pruning work is a bit vague ..again for me i have some decent equipment that can do a job efficiently and quick....etc etc ...its never an easy answer when someone rings and asks about prices.

If you can find some semi retired chap or someone doing a bit of private work and they will want cash in hand then its always going to be cheaper ..

The OP has asked for a professional :thumbsup:

Icy Gull · Feb 17, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
So say you get someone on an hourly rate of £15 then you are asking him to cut it for a fiver...good on them if they want to do it for that

Plenty of other things to do to keep them here at least an hour every time the lawn is cut. I don' t expect someone to travel to me for 10 to 20 mins and then just get paid for 20 mins work

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

Icy Gull said:
Interesting, so how would you quote? Contract over a few months with lawn kept short and all shrubs, trees, weeding done on a regular basis as required?

I'd always want to see the job....you would never want to put the customer off by being evasive...(which is what it sounds like)...also i wouldn't want to waste there time...but its always have a look and try to build a relationship with the customer...after all you are going to work on there property..in many cases unattended...i\ve come unstuck a few times when i first started by quoting unseen

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

Icy Gull said:
Plenty of other things to do to keep them here at least an hour every time the lawn is cut. I don' t expect someone to travel to me for 10 to 20 mins and then just get paid for 20 mins work

Glad to hear it

..but you'd be surprised

Deleted member 2719 · Feb 17, 2017

Icy Gull said:
Good point but I know it takes no longer than 20 mins to cut my lawn!

Would you allow the time taken for the person to get the mower off trailer/van, drink your tea and then chat the time of day, cos that's where most of the costs are

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

Mouldy Boots said:
Would you allow the time taken for the person to get the mower off trailer/van, drink your tea and then chat about the lineup for tomorrow's game, cos that's where most of the costs are

Corrected for you

Deleted member 2719 · Feb 17, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
Good old Hondas....the new ones aren't quite as good now

I have to ask you, have........... have.......have........ you got a Billy Goat.

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

Mouldy Boots said:
I have to ask you, have........... have.......have........ you got a Billy Goat.

LOL No

Hayter rear roller for posh lawns ...Etesia as me work horse and a Toro for the rough stuff

LamieRobertson · Feb 17, 2017

IG if you get stuck or want to bounce a price off me etc just pm i'll try to help ..oh and let me know roughly where you are

Deleted member 2719 · Feb 17, 2017

LamieRobertson said:
LOL No

Hayter rear roller for posh lawns ...Etesia as me work horse and a Toro for the rough stuff

I used to have a couple of Hayters after the Honda's gearboxes f**k up, been on many a Toro but in the Greenkeeping world.

Hope you keeping those stripes nice and straight!

Igzilla · Feb 17, 2017

Have pm'ed you - my other half is a gardener...

Jack Straw · Feb 17, 2017

jevs said:
I was doing a private job 2 years ago, mainly cutting the grass but a bit of hedge cutting and weeding for a rich old lady and i was charging £13 an hour but i was using her mower and my hand tools.

I assume you've declared this to the tax-man

Biscuit · Feb 17, 2017

I've been looking for someone reliable for ages and haven't got anywhere,

If anyone of NSC offers a garden maintenance service I'd be keen to know more. I have a small front garden and a decent sized back garden and simply don't have the time to put into it. Would be keen to get quotes for various bits and pieces. Based in Peacehaven.

BN9 BHA · Feb 17, 2017

Biscuit said:
I've been looking for someone reliable for ages and haven't got anywhere,

If anyone of NSC offers a garden maintenance service I'd be keen to know more. I have a small front garden and a decent sized back garden and simply don't have the time to put into it. Would be keen to get quotes for various bits and pieces. Based in Peacehaven.

If you don't get any replies from Albion fans I know someone in Peacehaven that may be able to help with this.

Jack Straw · Feb 17, 2017

Biscuit said:
I've been looking for someone reliable for ages and haven't got anywhere,

If anyone of NSC offers a garden maintenance service I'd be keen to know more. I have a small front garden and a decent sized back garden and simply don't have the time to put into it. Would be keen to get quotes for various bits and pieces. Based in Peacehaven.

Is your garden laid out in such a way that there is minimal maintenance? Before spending money on regular maintenance, it may be worth considering spending a bit to change the lay out to save money on maintenance or even to reduce it so that it's easy to do yourself.
I have a lot of time on my hands now, having retired after working for 44 years in horticulture.
I am prepared to offer free consultancy to any NSC contributors who might want to risk the benefit of my experience and knowledge, which may be of value?
If you live within 10 miles or so of Brighton, just PM if you're interested. I'd be glad to help.

jevs · Feb 18, 2017

I've got a large garden that needs looking at Uncle Jack. Maybe you need to pop in for coffee this week :banana:

Jack Straw · Feb 18, 2017

jevs said:
I've got a large garden that needs looking at Uncle Jack. Maybe you need to pop in for coffee this week

Will do. I'll give you a ring on Monday. Put kettle on Chuck!

sydney · Feb 18, 2017

jakarta said:
10 pages plus, all the usual class warriors to the fore...

£12.50 per hour here in sullington btw.

get orf moi laand..........blaaam!!!!!!

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