What to consider.. Pricing a job

[Spruce Pirate]

I doubt there will be a TPO on a 7' high tree! And I wouldn't bother about insurance yet, you could probably do all that work with a silky.

 

Just to be pedantic - it doesn't matter what you're working with, you still need the insurance. If you only work with a silky just make sure your insurance company knows that's all your working with.

[farmer rod]

I am not at all sure, but I though that Employers Liability was the only insurance required by law, (apart from road risks)

 

Clarification anyone

[Johny Walker]

got any pics for us to go off

[Kenty]

No matter how big or small the job always provide a computer generated quotation so there is no confusion when it comes to payment & shows professionalism. Always have your name or business name & address on the quote along with landline & mobile numbers even if its your home phone & address so the customer has several points of contact. State the species of trees & shrubs along with a detailed description of the work to be undertaken so there are no disputes. Always contact the council by email to check for conservation areas & tree preservation orders no matter how small or big the job is & inform the client you are doing so on their behalf, that way you have a written record of the council's reply should you need to refer to it at a later date.

You really should have public liability insurance at some stage as you progress as there are customers out there that will try to get you to pay for something you did not damage. You do not need employers liability unless you are employing people or sub contracting in labour.

With regards to costing a job, it depends what equipment you are bringing to the job, size of the job, complexity of the work involved, how long to complete, & be realistic, what would you pay for the job. With regards to charging for fuel to & from a job, most companies do not pay travel costs for staff to get to & from work. You will always come across some jobs where you should of had a bit more or a bit less on. Fair price for a fair days work. Bear in mind your overheads are low unlike established firms where they need to price higher to cover costs. Every job you quote for you have the potential to win so don't price yourself out of the market.

Hope this helps & good luck.