Access and ground conditions
How you get the machine in and what's under the grass decide most of a hardscape price. Write down the access you are assuming (a gate wide enough for a compact track loader, say), and that the price assumes normal soil without rock or buried debris.
Call 811 before you dig
Every state requires a utility locate request before digging. 811 is the national number that routes it. Put it on the estimate. It shows the client you do it properly, and it explains a short delay before start.
Plant warranties need conditions
A one-year plant warranty is a good selling point, as long as it depends on the client watering. Write the condition on the estimate and hand over a care sheet, or you'll end up replacing shrubs that were never watered.
Questions landscapers ask
How do I price a landscaping job?
Estimate labor hours for each phase (excavation, base, install, cleanup), price materials by the unit, add equipment and disposal costs, then add overhead and profit. Price each phase as its own line so the client can adjust the scope.
How long should a landscaping estimate be valid?
Thirty days is common. For spring work booked in winter, say whether the price holds until the start date.
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