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[Baesthetic]

Hi, I just started my business. I was originally focused on window washing but have had a good go at house cleaning. I just got my first major commercial bid. It came out to $10,150. I was wondering if anyone could help determine if this was good figure or not. I guess the customer will help me early next week when they call to tell me whether or not they accept. Anyway the bid was for a resort near a lake. Lots of mold/mildew etc. There are 29 buildings that are three stories each. I don't know how to tell you exactly what size they are. They are probably 100 ft wide and three stories like I said. The bid was for both sides of each, the front, and the back for free. I quoted them at 150 per side since they said thats really all they wanted cleaned but that they were interested in a quote for the whole of each building so I said if they wanted I could do the fronts for 50 and throw in the back for free if they accepted. This is a new customer and I wanted to offer them something for their money. The total bid for the sides only was $8,700 I am thinking that if they don't accept either bid I will tell them that I can do the whole job for the lesser price. What do you guys think? Also will bleach harm stucco?? There are 18'' bands of painted stucco on each floor. I am worried about the bleach harming the paint on the stucco. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

Jeremy Yoder
Business Aesthetics
1468 W Old Bittersweet
Nixa, Mo 65714
417.207.0179

 

[PressurePros]

Just my input here based on the little info.. If the buildings are 100'x60' and three stories you can probably get 2 done per day with a lift and three helpers (and a second machine). My numbers would be Lift rental $3000, Labor $2500, Chemicals $4,500, gas $500, fixed expenses (workman's comp, liability insurance, advertising etc) $1800. For 14 working days my cut would be another $4500.

That's $16,800. To allow for problems, rain days, extra rental and labor fees I would bid $18,500.

Cut out the lift and the extra crew and you'll be lucky to get it done in a month (as a newbie). This going to be a real eye opening experience for you. Do a test spot with your chemicals so you don't have to mess around with dilution ratios.