The Grass Doctor - How much should i charge for mowing, edging, weed eating and blowing people's lawns?

How much should i charge for mowing, edging, weed eating and blowing people's lawns?

I am 14 years old, and I am going to start a summer job by mowing, weed eating, edging, and blowing people lawns. The lawns are pretty big, and I was wondering on how much I should charge for all of this?

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$30 each yard (includes all of the above mentioned for both front & back yards)
depending how bad or good it is. figure if it is your average mowing etc I would charge 30 dollars
Every area is different in their pricing. Check the going rate in your area. Since your not professional and don't carry insurance you will have to do the service for a lesser rate. Have fun starting your venture.
I would charge 25 dollars an acre and 10 dollars more if there are any big slopes/hills etc.
for 1/3 acre property... generall between $35~$45.
base your price on how long it takes you, and if you're using your equipment and gas, or theirs. Assuming you're using your mower, eater, blower, and gas, I'd say $30 - $40 would be fair if it takes you 1 to 1.5 hours. Charge on the lower end to get some customers, but talk to them to get a feel for what they are willing to pay. Once you have one or two neighbors, and you do a great job at a reasonable price, more will want you to do theirs.
Doing all this work may make charging your customers seem like a very tough job. However, I have made a formula to simplify things for you: ($/Hour) X (# Hours spent) + (Expenses) = Cost per lawn Basically, figure out how long it will take you, and go from there. For more info on how much to charge per lawn, check out the following article: http://www.teenlawncare.com/2008/12/how-much-to-charge-per-job.html