How to Charge for a Super Messy Yard Cleanup

List each item to be performed. Calculating the cost to perform the work is based on each individual task, making this step critical in super messy yards. Make notes about the number of shrubs to be removed or the square footage of grass to be mowed. Identify potential destinations for items that have to be hauled away, such as construction debris or junk appliances. If a task requires specialized equipment, such as a chain saw, list the equipment and where it can be purchased or rented.

Calculate the amount of labor hours required for each task. If a particular job requires more than one person, multiply the number of hours by the number of people needed to come up with the total number of labor hours.

Set an hourly labor rate. Choose an hourly rate that is fair and reasonable for both the labor to be performed and the location of the job. The federal government tracks prevailing wage rates for most construction trades, including general labor which can be used for yard cleanup estimates.

Price each task based on the number of labor hours required plus any additional charges for dump fees, equipment rental fees or subcontracting fees. If it requires two hours to remove one tree and your labor cost is $25 per hour, plus it costs $10 to dump the green waste, price that item at $60.

Prepare the bid proposal form. List each item to be performed and the total price. Say how long the job will take and when you are available to begin, helping the owner to see the value in hiring your company today over a different company tomorrow.