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Posted By: Wheels Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:25pm
Just wondering if anyone out there would pay to have there gardens seen to?

For instance have the front & back garden Strimmed around the edges and mowed (petrol mower & Strimmer for your convenience) for as little as £5? [Linked Image]

Basically if you cant be bothered or Cant do it yourself (garden too steep or a disability etc ) then have someone turn up after a Phone call/Text/Email on a "as and when" its needed basis.

I know there is a lot of large firms out there who specialize in Landscaping but this would just be maintenance and clean up for a fraction of the cost.

This could also include Hedge trimming "as and when" needed.

So just make the call, arrange a time and bobs your uncle.

No Contract Just cash after completion smile

*Your feedback please*
Posted By: MattLFC Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:30pm
Come and cut mine if you want Wheels grin
Posted By: chris_gilly Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:31pm
good idea bud, cheap too!
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:36pm
Good idea. The 'as and when' is good, people wont feel pressured or obligated. I'd charge more for big gardens tho, say £7. Good luck.
Posted By: Davey_Martin Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:43pm
yea, £7 sounds reasonable for my 6 acre garden...

nah, sounds like a good idea mate, just make sure u cover urself with wot u charge for petrol/diesel gettin to and from the place u are doin the work at, as well as obviously the labour u're carryin out lol... don't want to do urself out of money.
Posted By: Wheels Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 4:49pm
Thanks, I'm just putting out the feelers at the mo to see if its worth it at all and to get peoples thoughts and recommendations.

if you or anyone you know would be interested then let them know that someone can do it for them.

you wouldn't even need to be at home when its done too. (if paid via PayPal or similar). Just come home from work and its already done for you to enjoy smile

Originally Posted by Davey_Martin
yea, £7 sounds reasonable for my 6 acre garden...

nah, sounds like a good idea mate, just make sure u cover urself with wot u charge for petrol/diesel gettin to and from the place u are doin the work at, as well as obviously the labour u're carryin out lol... don't want to do urself out of money.


I'm not after making money TBH as long as I can get a good client base and do a good job then I'm happy. even tho a few quid and the end of the day would make me happy.
Posted By: Sanchez Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:10pm
You need to up your price bud.......
Posted By: MissGuided Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:15pm
Don't forget to factor in your fuel costs as you travel round as well as the fuel in the mower smile
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:17pm
Also cönsider the wear+ tear of ya mower etc. Strimmer wire replacement, too
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:21pm
My father in law had a tiny ickle garden+ he paid the lad in backy-£7- he was adamant to 'pay' and thought he was getting a bargain!
Posted By: Wheels Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:27pm
Originally Posted by Sanchez
You need to up your price bud.......


Originally Posted by Wheels
for as little as £5?


This would be for anyone local (within a mile of me) and a little more for being further/big garden/hedging etc, it depends what you want but it will still be cheap. all clipping's will go in the house holders brown bin unless they don't have one then a small charge for that.

most little business make a small loss at first.

I have already had a PM here for work every couple of weeks and possibly for their parents too so its a start.
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:33pm
Yer great stuff!! laugh wot about overgrown disaster gardens? Ya dont want ppl taking the proverbial!
Posted By: MattLFC Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:33pm
One of the first rules in business, is speculate to accumulate. Loss-leaders and break-even promotions can do wonders for raising ones profile and getting a foot in the industry.

smile
Posted By: Wheels Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 7:41pm
Originally Posted by RUDEBOX
Yer great stuff!! laugh wot about overgrown disaster gardens? Ya dont want ppl taking the proverbial!


well it goes without saying really. A overgrown monster will be a little bit more for the simple fact of added work time and material's. wink


Originally Posted by MattLFC
One of the first rules in business, is speculate to accumulate. Loss-leaders and break-even promotions can do wonders for raising ones profile and getting a foot in the industry.

smile


grin
Posted By: camaroz Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 8:06pm
Originally Posted by Wheels
Just wondering if anyone out there would pay to have there gardens seen to?

I'd be interested

Originally Posted by Wheels
For instance have the front & back garden Strimmed around the edges and mowed (petrol mower & Strimmer for your convenience) for as little as £5?

Gets your foot in the door


Originally Posted by Wheels
"as and when" its needed basis.

Great idea, no pressure

Have you thought of perhaps a leaflet drop (or door knock)when you are out doing a job. Just saying as the wheelie bin guy got quite a few on his books while washing the bins, his helper went knocking on doors and done more while in the area.
Anyhow whats the next step, do I need a quote off you, are you available tomorrow?

Posted By: Anonymous Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 8:08pm
You could come and have a look at mine if you like, I've just moved in and it's a mess. I don't want it landscaped, as you said, but if you could tidy it up so I have something to work with it would be appreciated. Let me know if you are interested then we can arrange for you to come and give me a quote.
Posted By: Wheels Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 8:09pm
I have a clever way of checking for a pre quote. Just pm me the address.
Posted By: camaroz Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 8:14pm
Originally Posted by Wheels
I have a clever way of checking for a pre quote. Just pm me the address.


You are over your limit......
Will try and PM you again in five minutes..
LOL I know what you gonna do............
Posted By: TRANCENTRAL Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 10:53pm
Originally Posted by camaroz
Originally Posted by Wheels
Just wondering if anyone out there would pay to have there gardens seen to?

I'd be interested

Originally Posted by Wheels
For instance have the front & back garden Strimmed around the edges and mowed (petrol mower & Strimmer for your convenience) for as little as £5?

Gets your foot in the door


Originally Posted by Wheels
"as and when" its needed basis.

Great idea, no pressure

Have you thought of perhaps a leaflet drop (or door knock)when you are out doing a job. Just saying as the wheelie bin guy got quite a few on his books while washing the bins, his helper went knocking on doors and done more while in the area.
Anyhow whats the next step, do I need a quote off you, are you available tomorrow?



you that hard up lol!
Posted By: Wheels Re: Feedback - 26th Mar 2010 11:35pm
TC what you doing in this thread I just sold you a mower lol raftl

anyway I made an FB group for the hell of it Clicky
Posted By: TRANCENTRAL Re: Feedback - 27th Mar 2010 7:55am
Originally Posted by Wheels
TC what you doing in this thread I just sold you a mower lol raftl

anyway I made an FB group for the hell of it Clicky
LOL!
Posted By: Capt_America Re: Feedback - 1st Apr 2010 9:30pm
Originally Posted by Wheels

So just make the call, arrange a time and bobs your uncle.


Or your brother in law as the case may be.
Posted By: phalinmegob Re: Feedback - 1st Apr 2010 10:08pm
good idea mate but sounds a little cheap
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