I'm trying to earn some extra money by shoveling snow can you give me reasonable prices for big, small driveways. I need to make money and how to I advertise my piczo site? Its www.inmemoryofjj.piczo.com
2007-12-02 07:51:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Well first off you need to figure out local rates for such a service. It's as easy as calling a company and requesting a quote. Most companies will give you a quote for free. You can call three different companies for three quotes on separate size driveways. Then you will have to subtract a portion for not being insured (unless it is in your plan - to get insured). Unless you are wanting to start up an official business you may want to charge half to 2/3 the amount that a professional company would charge. This will get you more business and allow more people to use your services. I do not believe that the charges should be reduced much because it is a 'kid' doing the work. If you can complete the job, do it in a timely fashion, and do it in a professional manner...you should rake in just as much as the next person. Shoot, you may even want to aim for what the pros are charging. Without insurance though...they might not hire you. A reduction in the price may be the alternative that will hire you. Good luck!
2007-12-02 08:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pay a local neighbor $10 for an average snow fall but $15-20 if the snowfall was more than 4". (That's a lot around here.)
I have a long driveway-60ft. My neighbor with about half that length pays $5-10 depending on the amount of snow.
He charged half price the first time to show us how he would do it. If we liked the job we could pay him the other half.
He would give a bid for an unusual situation and we could take it or not. We usually took it 'cause he was good!
Ask for payment at the time of service and charge extra for sidewalks and stairs.
I didn't expect him to work longer than 30
minutes regardless of the depth of snow without bringing him in to warm up if it was REALLY cold.
He bought a snowblower at the end of the season with all his extra money after buying all the other thing he wanted.
I've paid him an advance for this winter so I would be his first stop when it snowed.
PS He just came around the neighbor- he didn't have a web site.
2007-12-02 08:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by kamm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you should advertise on Craigslist.org. Millions of people use this site and they have different sections for different parts of the country.
Second, I think you should charge per # of car driveway. Have a set price for a one car driveway, a two car driveway, and a three car driveway. As for the exact amount, I would think about how long it will take you and then calculate that with how much you think your time is worth. If a certain driveway will take you around 15 minutes to shovel and you think you;re worth 20 bucks an hour, then charge 5 bucks per time.
2007-12-02 07:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Eran B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is hard labor and you deserve the going wage for your work! A large driveway, let's say 35 feet long. That is a fair priced 15.00 dollar drive way and if a truck did it he would charge the people 25.00 at least. Small driveways like 15 feet or less I would pay 8.00 dollars. I live in New York state and I am retired and we get pretty much snow. Good luck, you sound like a hard worker!
2007-12-02 07:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by Richard Neva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a small driveway I think 10 bucks should be adequate. For a large driveway (we're talking over an hour to shovel it), probably around 20 bucks. Adjust accordingly for both small and big if there is a really heavy snowfall (like maybe $15 small, $25 big)
2007-12-02 07:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Math Wiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Northeast plowing a driveway goes from $30-50. So, shoveling a small to medium sized drive should get you 20 bucks fairly easily. Do the walks too.
2007-12-02 07:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by caelach 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should charge 10 for big driveways and 5 for small. Also just tell all youre friends about the site and most importantly ADD A CHAT BOX
2007-12-02 07:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by eggheadlucas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here in San Diego we charge $5 to shovel snow off driveways.
2007-12-02 07:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by MrKegs 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I live in NY so I don't know if that makes a difference but for a small drive way, I'd say $10-15. For big ones, $25-30. If somebody balks at your price ask how much they'd be willing to pay for it-but only if they mention they think your price is too high. If you think their price is fair go ahead. If not say thanks and leave that one job for somebody else. Good luck!
2007-12-02 07:57:24 · answer #9 · answered by Wildfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say it depends on the size of the driveway. I'd go with $20 minimum. Seems fair for the convenience.
2007-12-02 07:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by kmitchell74 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋