how to estimate palms

sergiocoronado · 19th August 2007, 03:36 PM

can anyone tell me what is the best way to estimate trimming and cutting palms, thank you

Ekka · 19th August 2007, 03:56 PM

How long it will take, how big they are and how much mess there is.

Generally this is the most competative yet worst job.

sergiocoronado · 19th August 2007, 04:07 PM

how much those the average person charge for a palm tree to be trimp, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this post...

do you know if there is a book or a such thing to help me estimate on the arbor buss....or what is the best way to learn how to estimate

clementine · 19th August 2007, 04:27 PM

I'm just a builder but same applies:

As Eric said,

Estimate how many hours to do the job x your hourly rate + extra labour.
Add removal of waste.
Add overheads like fuel, insurances, office, gear and equipment.
Add a bit for profit.

If you don't get the job go a bit lower next time. If you do get it and loose money, go a bit higher next time.
If all goes well you are in the ballpark.

Ekka · 19th August 2007, 05:16 PM

LOL

Couldn't have said it better.

There's no real rule, it's not like walking into a shop and buying 100' of rope @ 0.10c a foot = $10.00

Everyone's skills, speed, equipment, overheads vary.

JayD · 19th August 2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clementine

I'm just a builder but same applies:

As Eric said,

Estimate how many hours to do the job x your hourly rate + extra labour.
Add removal of waste.
Add overheads like fuel, insurances, office, gear and equipment.
Add a bit for profit.

If you don't get the job go a bit lower next time. If you do get it and loose money, go a bit higher next time.
If all goes well you are in the ballpark.

Sound like a good aproach to quoteing palms to me!
The next thing is guesstimating the amount of bulk waste you will get from various size heads a little more tricky.

19th August 2007, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
sergiocoronado I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: california Posts: 2	how to estimate palms can anyone tell me what is the best way to estimate trimming and cutting palms, thank you

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Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	How long it will take, how big they are and how much mess there is. Generally this is the most competative yet worst job. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

19th August 2007, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
clementine Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 288	I'm just a builder but same applies: As Eric said, Estimate how many hours to do the job x your hourly rate + extra labour. Add removal of waste. Add overheads like fuel, insurances, office, gear and equipment. Add a bit for profit. If you don't get the job go a bit lower next time. If you do get it and loose money, go a bit higher next time. If all goes well you are in the ballpark. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

19th August 2007, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,932	LOL Couldn't have said it better. There's no real rule, it's not like walking into a shop and buying 100' of rope @ 0.10c a foot = $10.00 Everyone's skills, speed, equipment, overheads vary. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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19th August 2007, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
sergiocoronado I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: california Posts: 2	how much those the average person charge for a palm tree to be trimp, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this post... do you know if there is a book or a such thing to help me estimate on the arbor buss....or what is the best way to learn how to estimate