Pricing Advice & Client Management Tips for New Landscaper

When I started out, I priced jobs low just to get work, then realized I was getting punished for being fast and efficient. That’s when I switched from charging hourly to per job — it let me build in my value, not just my time.

Here’s what helped me:

• Start with a minimum job price no matter the size (minimum call out fee / service fee)
• Charge based on outcome, not hours
• Build in your overhead and profit, even early on
• You’re not just getting paid to mow or clean — you’re getting paid to show up, handle the job, and make their life easier.
  
  you have to understand your numbers , your overhead, your aimed profit margins etc etc