I just began a landscaping job, as of right now I have completed one of three of the clients jobs and my bid was too low on the first.... I am new to this and for the most part I have only been doing driveways and dirt work.
My question is what would you charge to haul (10 miles away from quarry), and place 4X12" Rip Rap? (ranging from 8lbs to 80 lb pieces) I have done 8 ton so far, I barely broke even on the first client (as I am new to this), but the neighbors now want it done. I need additional help which won't be an issue, but what is the going rate for this type of work? The next two customers will need much more RR....
Here is are a couple photos (NOT MY WORK) of a VERY similar project to what I am doing.
http://www.feeltheambiance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_2298.jpg
http://www.feeltheambiance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSC006381.jpg
I am hauling via my pickup and a Imperial "Lowboy/Car-hauler" trailer. Hauling 4-5 ton each time. Materials are roughly $25+ Tax.... Placing by hand but pulling up close to the water. All of the customers are anal about their yards... Equipment is a big NO-NO in the grass..
Any advice/input is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Parker22
My question is what would you charge to haul (10 miles away from quarry), and place 4X12" Rip Rap? (ranging from 8lbs to 80 lb pieces) I have done 8 ton so far, I barely broke even on the first client (as I am new to this), but the neighbors now want it done. I need additional help which won't be an issue, but what is the going rate for this type of work? The next two customers will need much more RR....
Here is are a couple photos (NOT MY WORK) of a VERY similar project to what I am doing.
http://www.feeltheambiance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/100_2298.jpg
http://www.feeltheambiance.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSC006381.jpg
I am hauling via my pickup and a Imperial "Lowboy/Car-hauler" trailer. Hauling 4-5 ton each time. Materials are roughly $25+ Tax.... Placing by hand but pulling up close to the water. All of the customers are anal about their yards... Equipment is a big NO-NO in the grass..
Any advice/input is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Parker22
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