$2600.00 to aerate 14 acres sounds high, however, think of whats actually involved from start to finish. Frist off, the truck,tractor,trailer & aerator represent a $90000.00 investment. By the time i load up, haul to jobsite. unload, perform the aeration and clean up, reload and haul back to my shop, its a full days work. The aerator weighs 1500 lbs so theres some diesel burn between the trucking and aerating, theres a large insurance policy that goes where i go. Theres also the pro factor. company lettered truck & machine, safety cones, licensed operator in uniform, etc. My pricing may seem high to you, but clients can get other estimates. Bottom line is i have invested heavily in my equipment and after 39 years in turf management, im not going to jump out of bed and work my ***** off to be low bidder!
