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The programme…
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A recent school grounds seminar held at Charterhouse in Surrey has been hailed a huge success by all who attended.
The event attracted over 50 delegates from all levels as several topical issues were explored and discussed. Supported by…
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Open forum activity
"Thanks for reply vic...i only do domestic and state to them
grass cutting resumes April 1st onwards but do cut till
till end of October....sometimes i think I start a little late and should start earlier to gain more profit.....
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grass cutting resumes April 1st onwards but do cut till
till end of October....sometimes i think I start a little late and should start earlier to gain more profit.....
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"In a normal year here in north Derbyshire then mid/late March to end of October/early November.
It varies. A few years ago we had a really bitterly cold March into early April, which delayed the start on a few jobs.
I mowed until 14th November 2018.…"
It varies. A few years ago we had a really bitterly cold March into early April, which delayed the start on a few jobs.
I mowed until 14th November 2018.…"
"Could be either. I will have to have a much closer and longer look to see any signs of where the spring has worn where it attaches."
"Any feedback after a season using the new hayters? "
"Does it fit between 41 to give the height adjust some tension?"
"My rates double for weekend work, whether its an extra day or not ..... Needless to say, I dont work many weekends :)"
It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year.....
Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.
What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?
Whatever…
Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’.
What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ?
Whatever…
"Can I suggest you pay the money to join the BOG, you would do a lot better posting stuff like this in there.
Andy"
Andy"
"Thank you for the advice I'm looking at giving them a quote for £8500 "
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The job looks to be quite small actually. There seems to be very little grass to mow for example. It should therefore be quite easy to price. What I would do first is measure the grassed areas. Once you know how many square metres you can easily c…"
The job looks to be quite small actually. There seems to be very little grass to mow for example. It should therefore be quite easy to price. What I would do first is measure the grassed areas. Once you know how many square metres you can easily c…"
"Out of curiosity what would you charge per year if you was to price it. The payments are monthly as one twelfth of the annual quote ."
"Nobody can tell you what you SHOULD charge. You need to work out what it will cost you to do the work, then how much profit you want to make out if the job. Some will charge more or less than others, I know of companies that charge an extremely low…"
Hi everyone I have been given the opportunity to give a quote for my first ever commercial job. I can do the job no problem but pricing is a big issue as I usually price up small jobs local gardens etc.If you can give me a guide on what you would ch…
"Just got back from the pub so apologies if this is waffle, but does it fit between the height adjustment lever and the mower chassis? To stop the machine collapsing when you pull the height adjustment 'pin' out of the chassis? "
Commercial grass cutting
I don't do commercial grass cutting just woonderd what date you guys pencil it inat the start of each season and what date do you finish on your contract....
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Reply by mark thomas 9 hours ago
That extra day ....
It’s 2020 and we ‘get’ an extra day this year..... Yep, Saturday 29th February is technically a ‘Freebie’. What to do with it - Take it off ? Get out and use it ? Explore ? Save it ? Learn or do something new ? Treat someone to a surprise ? Whatever…
Read more…Help with quote commercial gardening
Hi everyone I have been given the opportunity to give a quote for my first ever commercial job. I can do the job no problem but pricing is a big issue as I usually price up small jobs local gardens etc.If you can give me a guide on what you would…
Read more…Hand mower technical question
I need a bit of technical help. I have just replaced the drive belt on my Efco LR48TH Mulch hand mower. The problem is that I stripped it down before Christmas and due to the holidays, I have only just got and fitted the new belt. I also forgot to…
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