roofcleaningminneapolismn wrote:

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I'm looking for ideas of where people are at in their pricing for roof cleaning in the Midwest or northern states that see long winters.  I'm assume that in states like Florida and Texas you are cleaning year round.  Up here in Minnesota there could be snow from Nov - April so I assume like everything else in construction the price is higher up here.  Feed back from Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan etc would be appreciated.  

I've read .10 -.25 cents seems to be the norm, but is that more down south?  Feel free to Private message me if you don't want pricing public.

Thanks,

Jeff

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Everyone needs to quit posting labor rates on this board. your competitors see it as well as the Home Owners

each area even with in the state has different labor rates.

 

-- Edited by Walk on Saturday 3rd of April 2010 08:42:15 PM

Pricing has come up in several threads over the years on various boards. My position has always been a simple one. First off, don't worry about what the competitors may be charging. You have to determine what it's worth for you to do it and matching what you expect out of life in general. alot depends on your own needs and lifestyle. Some guys are happy making beer money,...do you want to compete with them,...(Jeopardy Theme)................................And you won't,...at least not in price. Some guys are doing it part time,... same thing,.... you'll never compete in price with these guys. They're not relying on the roof cleaning as a primary income.

You have to sell YOUR service and price it accordingly to suit yourself. Trying to compete with low prices will put you under. If the going rate won't fill your requirements,...then the average "going rate" will be no good to you anyhow.

Anytime when I price a job, I price it for what it's worth to me. I don't give it away but I also don't get greedy,..as I said I price it for what it's worth,...and if I don't get the job,....at least I'm not second guessing myself. I blew good paying jobs in the past because I got greedy.

Didn't mean to lecture, but that's what usually happens when pricing is talked about.


Jeff

Walk-

I didn't me to offend anyone on this board by talking price. Keep in mind I was told to read, read, read and I did and that's how I came upon pricing. I agree that customers do not need to know our pricing of material or labor. That's why I never break down estimates to a customer. Maybe they should create a private roof for members only to discuss pricing etc...

I hope that clears up my post.

Thanks,

Jeff

I agree with not telling the price I like to be very close mouthed about stuff like that. Price also varies s much job to job as in whether you are just doing a roof or are you washing a house as well? how big is the house? for me every job is different

-- Edited by white fox on Sunday 4th of April 2010 05:33:01 PM

I have overbid my first few jobs, and only under bid one. I know what I need to break even, and I dont bid any where close to it. Know your area, dont go where the money is not my friend.

What would you pay me to do your roof? Think about it....you'll get it. Hang in there!

Jeff, Great post!