We're up to about $10 an acre now, what do you charge? Jk, it all depends on the job, wide open or tight meticulous area.

 

Look like Walkerway is auditioning to be Letterman's replacement. Going rate seems to be $60 per acre with few obstructions. Each acre over that add $30-40

 

it can definitely be all over the place. I've got a 1 acre lot that I mow for $40. Perfect square, driveway partially down one side, wide open other than that. I'm assuming they're gonna build on it some day, but for now they're out of state owners that pay like clockwork.

Then I've got a .9 acre lot that I mow for $90 and that's actually a really good deal. It should probably be more like $110. House, numerous trees/shrubs/beds, pool, garage, greenhouse. Several narrow strips that require a 21". I wanted it though because its right on a main road and near several "big $$ neighborhoods", and I really wanted my truck with signage sitting out front for almost 2 hrs per week.

 

How much do you need to make per hour? I have a lot that I mow, perfect square, home owner likes to do the trimming, and there is no blowing or cleanup, I charge 50 bucks. Assuming all you're doing is mowing I would charge $50 an acre at a minimum.
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Depends on many factors. How far away from other properties, what is the slope of the property, can I get into the property easily, is there a ton of stuff to mow around, and how often is it going to be mowed will effect the price. I generally charge $35 per man hour as a base.

 

Depends on many factors. How far away from other properties, what is the slope of the property, can I get into the property easily, is there a ton of stuff to mow around, and how often is it going to be mowed will effect the price. I generally charge $35 per man hour as a base.

Does that include mower and fuel expense or?
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Does that include mower and fuel expense or?
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Yes, if the property has farther out and would require more driving the cost would go up. Also if the property hasn't been mowed or maintained property the price goes up.

 

Do you realy charge 35$ a hr including everything fuel and mower cost
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Do you realy charge 35$ a hr including everything fuel and mower cost
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Generally, yes. Keep in mind that this per person.

 

you guys pricing confuse me 35 per hr including mower how do you make any money?
wow some say 50-60 acre i could mow almost 2 acres in a hr with my mower 60"
so trying to figure out where to put my pricing with in reason got a job to quote about 2 acres 3 small trees and 3 buildings gowing to meet saturday and give price
also got to price a 1/2 acre with a shed house and 20 ft face and a few trees
whare should i put my prices on these jobs

 

and i just got a quote of around 600$ for liability insurance

 

you guys pricing confuse me 35 per hr including mower how do you make any money?
wow some say 50-60 acre i could mow almost 2 acres in a hr with my mower 60"
so trying to figure out where to put my pricing with in reason got a job to quote about 2 acres 3 small trees and 3 buildings gowing to meet saturday and give price
also got to price a 1/2 acre with a shed house and 20 ft face and a few trees
whare should i put my prices on these jobs

It is hard to price things until you get a hang of it. What I might do might not work for you. Listed below is a property I did until they went out of business. The deed says 1.4 acres, took me about an hour to do it myself and charged $45. I was undercut several times but one of the owners knew me pretty well.

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.566732,-82.201663,3a,75y,342.79h,85.07t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s8i32Xubgi4X56T6g-hnnGQ!2e0!6m1!1e1

 

It is hard to price things until you get a hang of it. What I might do might not work for you. Listed below is a property I did until they went out of business. The deed says 1.4 acres, took me about an hour to do it myself and charged $45. I was undercut several times but one of the owners knew me pretty well.

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.566732,-82.201663,3a,75y,342.79h,85.07t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s8i32Xubgi4X56T6g-hnnGQ!2e0!6m1!1e1

ok, aside form this thread, it reminds me of when I was down in Knoxville. The roads were beautiful. Must be nice living with wonderful roads.

 

you guys pricing confuse me 35 per hr including mower how do you make any money?
wow some say 50-60 acre i could mow almost 2 acres in a hr with my mower 60"
so trying to figure out where to put my pricing with in reason got a job to quote about 2 acres 3 small trees and 3 buildings gowing to meet saturday and give price
also got to price a 1/2 acre with a shed house and 20 ft face and a few trees
whare should i put my prices on these jobs

Based on your description, $90 and $40. You will have to sell yourself to get the job, becasue there will be lower prices. You have to be prepared to defend your price

 

ok cool i was thinking 40$ on the small one but 90$ wow i would defiantly like it for that

 

I typically charge $100.00 an acre if it is a simple acre then I will go down accordingly but for the most part about $65-$100.

 

ok, aside form this thread, it reminds me of when I was down in Knoxville. The roads were beautiful. Must be nice living with wonderful roads.

that's not 1.4 acres of turf… lots of building and black top there, plus some tree line. your probably looking at a little over HALF an acre of turf.

25 minutes to cut,
20 minutes to trim
15 minutes for load unload and blow

that's an hour…

$45 is probably a little light, won't be too much under cutting on that one.

 

So done here on Craigslist is offering $19 per acre.

 

I have a weekly 2/3 acre I charge 65/week. It's my biggest property.

 

I charge at more of a flat rate, and not on hourly. I average 35-40 an hour. Most of my properties are not even a 1/4 acre, so i use my 21". But for any that are an open acre field, I would charge $40. Not if there was a bunch of crap in the way, it might be a different story.

 

$60 an acre.

 

This again?
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All depends what size of mower you have
I seen jobs go for $15 per acre

If I charge $20 per acre in a hour I'm making more then my hourly rate

20x6 = $120 per hour
15x6= $90 per hour

I never give a acre price on lawn mowing now if I was bush hogging then its by the acre

 

I mow a 2 acre lot with no house and 2 small trees to trim around in 50ish minutes and I charge $60.00.