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hank jr

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Gritting driveways over the winter...
« on: November 01, 2017, 07:58:46 pm »
Hey guys, I've been playing with the idea of adding a gritting service to my round over the winter.

I'm just wondering what you think is a fair price to charge? Obviously I will only grit if the ice/ snow comes...

But if I can get people signed up its a few extra bucks in the coffers  ;)

p1w1

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2017, 08:27:30 pm »
I would leave it at the idea stage imo, how are you going to sign people up if you cant even tell what the weather has in store.  If you're not full up with window cleaning then focus on that.
Anyway isn't that something the boy scouts do  ;D

paul alan

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2017, 08:46:59 pm »
that gives me an idea.....how much do snow men go for??

hahah...I get where your coming from though, should the worst happen make some dough out of it.

hank jr

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2017, 09:55:08 pm »
If at least 50% of your custies signed up prior to any ice or snow would they be happy to pay £7 ? to grit their diveway?Depending on your round that could equal quite a bit of extra cash.

I've worked in temperatures were my water was freezing on the glass. Had to go home with no takings for 2 or 3 days.

nathankaye

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2017, 10:02:27 pm »
I think its got the potential to be a landmine area.
Initially its great as I have plenty of old dears who could benefit from me doing it. But, if your shovelling snow away for them and then throwing grit down. Im not sure if you could become liable for any accidents that may happen.
But im not completely sure on the legalities of that situation
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dazmond

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2017, 10:28:37 pm »
I throw a bit of ice melt grit down on some of my elderly customers driveways on very cold winter days but I wouldn't charge them for it! It's called good customer service.
price higher/work harder!

matthewprice

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2017, 10:30:08 pm »
I have one job I do each winter .they email me the night before and give me the salt .nice job.but if I had to cover it with insurance .buy a tonne of salt it would not be worth the hassel.

dazmond

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2017, 08:38:52 am »
Hey guys, I've been playing with the idea of adding a gritting service to my round over the winter.

I'm just wondering what you think is a fair price to charge? Obviously I will only grit if the ice/ snow comes...

But if I can get people signed up its a few extra bucks in the coffers  ;)

if heavy snow came id just take the time off and relax and dip into my emergency fund if necessary.
price higher/work harder!

Stoots

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2017, 08:42:05 am »
Hey guys, I've been playing with the idea of adding a gritting service to my round over the winter.

I'm just wondering what you think is a fair price to charge? Obviously I will only grit if the ice/ snow comes...

But if I can get people signed up its a few extra bucks in the coffers  ;)

if heavy snow came id just take the time off and relax and dip into my emergency fund if necessary.

Lol. Then you'd have no emergency fund left to brag about anymore   :D


dazmond

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Re: Gritting driveways over the winter...
« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2017, 08:49:02 am »
Hey guys, I've been playing with the idea of adding a gritting service to my round over the winter.

I'm just wondering what you think is a fair price to charge? Obviously I will only grit if the ice/ snow comes...

But if I can get people signed up its a few extra bucks in the coffers  ;)

if heavy snow came id just take the time off and relax and dip into my emergency fund if necessary.

Lol. Then you'd have no emergency fund left to brag about anymore   :D

ive had years of doing this job adam.its vital you build up some savings.i could go 6 months or more without working and id be ok financially.it wasnt always like this though.years ago id be skint if i had a week off! ;D
price higher/work harder!