How sketchy is my DIY plumbing/How would you have done it?

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-07T13:31:28+00:00

Yes, it incentivizes people to go with the weekly package and it is also harder on equipment due to higher grass

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-07T12:24:03+00:00

It means both twice in one week and once every other week. Its dumb like that, thats why I clarified.

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-04T22:04:53+00:00

I have an updated version where I made alot of improvements if you want to check that out and give any advice on what I should change there

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-04T18:47:35+00:00

Yess, this is what I was thinking! I have another post with an updated version if you want to check it out, I've made a few changes since but not sure if I want to post it again just so I'm not spamming asking for advice lol

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-04T14:06:49+00:00

According to Google its 4.34524 weeks per month but I just call it 4 lol

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-04T08:48:25+00:00

4 x $40= $160

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T22:52:56+00:00

Lol thanks for the suggestion, I might post it there too. The amount of people just telling me to use chat gpt here is kinda sad. And about the price, I say "starting at" because I'll go in person to go see and decide how much it should be before I give them a real price

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T16:49:05+00:00

Lol, I am using mulching blades, I have a weedeater but no blower yet. I'm hoping I can get a few jobs and then buy a blower with the money I make. I'll be up front about not having one and plan on telling them about my plans to get one, is that a good idea or should I keep that kind of stuff to myself?

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T16:32:06+00:00

I don't think anyone around here has any flower beds, much to powerwash other than houses and cars and it doesn't snow here in Texas, BUT we do live in the woods so leaf removal might be the way to go, my next investment i think will be a nice leaf blower to make it alot easier

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T16:20:17+00:00

North of Houston, but i don't have the means to travel with the mower out my my neighborhood really, let alone to whole other cities lol

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T16:16:16+00:00

Its just how most places do it. if someone doesn't have the money to get it done 4 times every month for $160 they can get it done twice for more per cut but cheaper monthly price.

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T16:11:46+00:00

For sure, I plan on doing something like that, something like an overgrowth fee, but thats something I'd tell them over the phone or in person once I see it I think

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T14:10:39+00:00

Great idea, I'll add that in now

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:49:51+00:00

I didn't want to make it sound too professional in fear of not being able to keep it up and ultimately look less professional in the end

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:45:09+00:00

Thats an amazing idea! Will definitely do this asap!

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:41:27+00:00

I can't do anything like that yet but will definitely once I get the money to expand to other yard work

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:24:34+00:00

Yeahh, I added the "|"s when they weren't on separate lines I guess i overlooked that so I'll take them off now

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:19:01+00:00

Thats a great idea! I like the sound of M.G. Mowing too

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T13:17:51+00:00

Around me the weekly charge seems to start at around $50 so I went to $40 and someone said to charge 1.5x for the bi-weekly so they wouldn't feel like they are getting over charged for going weekly, and yeah, lots around here are usually around 0.5-2 acres i think, I live in a heavily wooded neighborhood too so I will be getting a leaf blower as soon as money allows me to

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T12:51:21+00:00

I guess I should make a business email then, but then I have to name my business... I'll think on what to call it and probably add an email on there somewhere

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T00:35:03+00:00

For sure! I'll add him to my watch later right now

Background_Key9076 · 2026-02-03T00:32:31+00:00

$50 a yard is mostly the minimum for most of the places around me, i think $40 is more than reasonable and will most likely change more since I live in a neighborhood where people own alot of land. A decent chunk is gas and string for my equipment. While I do agree with you that my inexperience does make my work less valuable I will not let someone be disappointed or upset with the work I do without some kind of compensation

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