Stumpgrinder business...

[Little Butch]

I'm currently self employed subbing for somebody often and occasionally other people but am toying with the idea of buying a grinder and trying to push that side of things as my own.

 

Just trying to figure out numbers.

 

What would you say is the average cost of something like a predator 28x per day with and without a man? Am I far wrong in thinking £150 and £450 a day?

 

Also would you suggest a van with it in the back or a pickup and grinder on the trailer?

 

Just trying to see if I can make it work...

 

Cheers!

[Mountain man]

Don't let anyone else use it. It'll be ruined in no time.

Price per job, imo

[Little Butch]

That thought did cross my mind!

I've just been reading that recentish grinder thread about pricing. Gave me some ideas

 

What do you think re van or pickup? I guess a pickup would allow arrisings to be took in the back?

[skyhuck]

£300-£350 per day man and machine, imo.

[Mountain man]

It all depends on whether you price to take away arisings, if you can "get away with" leaving them on site, so much the better. But a lot of householders won't stand for a meter high pile of grindings where their stump was, kind of defeats the object.

Vehicle wise a 3.5 tonne tipper is going to be your best mate as far as money making is concerned in the tree game.

(At least in the beginning before anyone kicks off!)

[Little Butch]

Cheers guys!

I was thinking before I took the plunge, to advertise and push it while hiring in a machine for jobs. To see if the works there and how it goes before buying one...

[Andyd1606]

I think u should do it mate ha ha I'm sure I'd put some work your way!

[hamdogg]

I've said before, e mail golf courses, landscape gardeners local authority's you may come across a lot of work, I keep toying about buying a bigger grinder and push grinding!!! To do or not to do!!??

[White Noise]

Check the competition out be you jump in at the deep end . Don't let other contractors twist your arm into buying one . Best o luck

[Little Butch]

Just an idea Andy but be sure to contact me if I do go for it

Good idea hamdog, I'm sure there's plenty of work to be had by those kind of places. In fact, I've got a friend who works for a big hotel/golf course...