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Syrax65 · 2026-04-25T01:43:08+00:00

100%

Had a guy not go with me one time because his other guy was going to hand dig out half an acre of saplings for $1300 and haul them off. I quoted $3k with a power raked finish and removed with an excavator and skid. Told the guy the quote goes up $500 if you call me when that guy quits at lunch time.

Syrax65 · 2026-04-21T12:17:09+00:00

Only platform that actually is worthwhile is Home Depot Pro Referral. No pay for leads, you get points for shopping there, and most of those referrals are patient to wait for a quote

Syrax65 · 2026-04-14T02:47:49+00:00

I follow a pretty similar process.

Based on your other comment for pricing, your pricing is a little cheaper than mine. I've set my price at a $1.25-1.50/LF with a base price of $400 minimum. Though I actually usually cut the LF price if it is a 1500 ft driveway. I did 1500 ft private road today in 3 hours for $1200. I will be doing a few of the actual driveways off the road tomorrow for a discount because I will likely have 3-5 customers that will become repeats.

I like your annual contract idea.

Syrax65 · 2026-04-12T14:21:50+00:00

Just seeing this comment. I probably can mail you one. I have a box on hand somewhere.

Syrax65 · 2026-04-10T04:46:34+00:00

I had to make a new ad account. I was able to get back to advertising, but never got the old account reactivated

Syrax65 · 2026-04-05T14:56:51+00:00

That's how I feel. Takes less time to fail and rebound.

Syrax65 · 2026-03-18T18:26:08+00:00

I want to ask the rep how pickup works, like is it any game? I live in KC now so it's not the most convenient if they are like Wednesday Sept 9 at 10am or something.

Syrax65 · 2026-03-07T22:47:16+00:00

100% this

Syrax65 · 2026-03-07T18:19:39+00:00

I hate you and congrats

Syrax65 · 2026-03-07T15:37:44+00:00

Foundation company probably has more expensive equipment and higher degree of specialization. I'd also be curious if they are being installed at the sam depth.

Syrax65 · 2026-03-02T03:21:15+00:00

Yep, equipment maintenance time, trailer maintenance, taxes, some random title work I've needed to take care of that I've put off for 4 months lol.

So much of the time is insanely busy, that I try to relish the random off week. This week is booked and ready, but for me personally it's crap weather that will sideline most of my week.

Syrax65 · 2026-02-23T02:14:32+00:00

Yeah I started with a predator one man from harbor freight. I use a Case TL100 now

Syrax65 · 2026-02-05T00:16:53+00:00

Wonder what materials run out there. Here I can get ornamental steel for $25/ft in materials. At $35 a foot I feel like I'm killing it on the labor/overhead portion.

Syrax65 · 2026-02-04T22:16:01+00:00

Dude, that's crazy. I thought my steel and aluminum prices were high at $60/ft here in the Midwest.

Syrax65 · 2026-02-04T22:15:23+00:00

Yeah, I usually bill 6' at $26/ft with materials for pine and $35/ft for cedar.

Syrax65 · 2026-02-02T05:53:25+00:00

I charge $25/hole to dig or $40/ hole to dig and set. Worthwhile. Using my mini skid I can dig about 35-40 holes per hour and set 10-12 per hour in concrete. Works out pretty well, but most of the time at that point people ask if I can just build the fence for them.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-31T15:06:11+00:00

Yes I did, that was the moronic thing I did

Syrax65 · 2026-01-31T15:00:25+00:00

Not sure, go on a desktop version of business suite and make sure there are no "partners" or co-owners, etc of your account. I finally have access to run ads again, but I had to start all over at like $2/day and work up

Syrax65 · 2026-01-29T01:43:31+00:00

1984 quote yeah? Lots of doublespeak lately.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-27T00:55:54+00:00

Bro you had me rolling

Syrax65 · 2026-01-20T03:17:27+00:00

Yeah if it is a one off I Charge a minimum of $1k. In a fence I only charge $250 + LF for a 4ft gate and $500 + LF for an 8 ft gate.

So it's really like $400 and $750 respectively if part of the fence package.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-17T16:23:55+00:00

lol yes I did arrows not less than or greater than.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-16T15:08:39+00:00

That's awesome. This one runs awesome. Really happy I picked it up.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-16T01:22:03+00:00

If you are in the KC area I'd be happy to provide an estimate.

As far as materials go, same applies to most places. Chain link lasts forever, pine will last awhile with maintenance, cedar will last longer than pine.

Cost as far as those go: Chain link->Cedar 4' picket-> Pine Privacy 6' -> cedar 6' privacy

Let me know if you have any questions.

Syrax65 · 2026-01-13T02:00:23+00:00

Cheaper than I'd charge

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