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Landscape Subcontracting for House Builders

Posted by Edward Wright on September 18, 2015 at 8:01am in Landscaping
I have been working in the commercial soft landscaping sector for the last ten years now, starting as a labourer and gradually working my way up through the ranks.Now I attend most on/off site meetings and get involved with tenders and suppliers.My director has taken a step back and only works 2 days a week leaving me to it.I would like to start my own commercial landscaping company, however I come a little unstuck when it comes to looking at the figures.In the tender process, contractors are looking to work with subcontractors that match an already defined criteria such as having a large and sustainable t/o, a sound 3 year trading history, professional accreditations etc.I think I may look at 'piggy backing' off of an established landscaping/tree surgery company and helping them to win tenders. I could then do a profit share or such like.Has anyone else been in a similar situation?
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  • Gavin Gray September 19, 2015 at 1:13pm

    i'm in exactly the same position as you mate so i'll be following this thread with interest.

    could you not just register your business etc and start trading in landscaping as a whole, doing whatever landscape work you are capable of then when it comes to tendering time maybe a year down the line as such you have a decent portfolio to present to any potential client?

    thats the route i'm going down whilst still in full time employment, at least you would be able to get a closer look at the tendering process for your current company if you are taking on more responsibility? could you even become a certified contractor for your current company?

    • Edward Wright > Gavin Gray September 19, 2015 at 5:11pm
      That's exactly what I'm discussing with my boss at the moment. I'm also looking into getting in with some of the smaller house builders, that require you to have a smaller turnover. I'm also considering filling in tenders on my bosses behalf and paying them a % any projects value that I win.
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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd September 19, 2015 at 5:40pm

    I would be very happy for you to come in with tenders with us and split profits and/or share work. Where are you based? Check out www.final-5.co.uk -we specialise in soft landscaping.

    Look forward to hearing from you.

    Nick

    • Edward Wright > Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd September 20, 2015 at 8:34am
      Thank you Nick, that sounds interesting. I live in Hertfordshire and at current most of my work is in London.
      I only do soft landscaping as hard landscaping is done by ground workers on 99% of sites I go to.

      Do you have a private email address that I could reach you on?
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        Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd > Edward Wright September 20, 2015 at 8:39am
        We cover London and the South East. I can be reached on nick@slcontracts.net

        I look forward to hearing from you. Nick
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