What kit to start out a garden and countryside maintenance company?

[benpritchard]

I'm a one man band starting out doing garden, tree and fencing work, sheds, pergolas, scrub clearance etc.

What kit do you recommend for getting going? I've got bits and bobs but I'm keen to see if I'm missing anything vital.

Also what vehicle?

 

 

Cheers

[richy_B]

What have you got currently?

[woody paul]

A very large wallet

[Ian C]

A very large wallet

I agree and 50k will get you going nicely!

 

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[benpritchard]

Haha, cheers guys. No big bankroll to get started, just what's left over from work (5 days a week subbing if i want it) after paying rent and for 2 kids! So a bit of a slow one, loan and credit card available though if i need anything in particular for a job.

I already have.. stihl 260, husq 345, fs410, km130 with saw and extension, self prop mower, hs45, hand tools, barrow, ladder, drill, impact driver, chop saw, sander, planer, grinder, circular saw, levels, woodworking hand tools. Quite a few other smaller tools but this list is getting silly.

Tickets cs30/31 +5yr refresher, brushcutters, pa1+6, first aid, 1yr of a Hort degree, waste carrier licence and insurance.

I drive a Suzuki wagon r, which is hilarious when full to the brim with branches.

[simonm]

I started with a transit crew cab, & rap chipper...bought stuff when i needed it hired it until i could afford it. we also do lots of tree work fencing & decking!

[Steve Bullman]

Buy it as you need it. Theres a way round everything

[inthewoods]

Just the normal stuff to get you going then whatever your customers ask you do for them, which is totally varied so find yourself a good hire shop (if there is such a thing!?) Then buy what you use the most. Good luck :-)

[inthewoods]

Ps a big ass blower is worth its weight in gold!

[benpritchard]

Yeah definitely need a blower, last one got nicked out of a mates van