Hey guys, I’m just starting this business up and a friend of mine approached me who works for a extremely large home construction company here in Arkansas. He gave me a bid sheet along with my insurance requirements they want me to have. He says they build several subdivisions a year and each subdivision will have anywhere from 100-300 homes in them. They literally have two subdivisions going up at the same time on my road alone which is crazy. They are a huge company. All he wants is for me to wash the flatwork and home itself off after all the construction work is done. I want to price is to win it but I don’t want to shoot way too low either. Has anyone else priced work like this before? I’m thinking $100 a home might be high but I have no idea where I stand with this price! Any input is appreciated. Thanks
Flat work after construction can be simple or very hard. Depending on the dirt. If it’s just black/brown topsoil a light rinse will get it clean but if it’s red clay it will be a huge pain to clean well. $100 for house and driveway seems super cheap even if they are small homes. The houses should be easy. The drives are going to be the time suck. I have only done a couple clean up jobs and I actually price them higher than regular flatwork because of the additional debris and rinsing needed.
As far as pricing goes, price it where you are profitable. In my opinion if you and a helper can get out there and complete 2-3 homes in a hour then go ahead with $100 each. I seriously doubt that you will be that efficient.
Don’t get wrapped up around the gross income. When pricing make sure you account for expenses and time. It’s not about what you make it’s about what you take home. Then take another 20 or so % off for taxes.
Having said all that. Do whatever you want.
Boom nailed it!
Remember windows and siding alot of the times have concrete or caulk or something splattered over the siding\glass on new home builds. Its not always just rinsing at the homes.
If this is your buddy give him a trial run with you and your company. Go do two homes for free and see how long it will take you then make up your hourly rate going forward.
