distance with jobs
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Topic: distance with jobs
Posted By: shepard1
Subject: distance with jobs
Date Posted: 28/December/2006 at 1:51pm
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seasons greetings to all cc,my question was what kind of distances to jobs should be reasonable distanace an not overkill. ------------- pfawai |
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Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 28/December/2006 at 2:37pm
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Depends on the size of the job and s/f price. I used to drive 60 miles for large jobs. ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: shepard1
Date Posted: 28/December/2006 at 10:29pm
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thanx for the insight ------------- pfawai |
Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 29/December/2006 at 1:01am
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unless Im makin 1k...I aint never gonna drive 60 miles!! ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 30/December/2006 at 8:30pm
They were usually apartment hallways 20,000 s/f.  ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: BonnetMan
Date Posted: 30/December/2006 at 8:51pm
| The furthest I'm willing to drive without any additional charges is 20 miles. |
Posted By: billy196628
Date Posted: 31/December/2006 at 11:15pm
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ha ha I live in fresno its 40 miles across just the town .
we charge for any out of town jobs and we got a lot of that . lots of farmers here with 3 and 5 thou foot homes you wish you had the money they have but the ones with the real money are the middel men who sell there produce. all the money not to much of the work. |
Posted By: Hammy
Date Posted: 31/December/2006 at 11:34pm
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What exactly are you trying to say? ------------- Could somebody just clean my carpets! |
Posted By: KingCarpetClean
Date Posted: 06/November/2023 at 12:15pm
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In my experience, finding the right distance for carpet cleaning jobs is all about balance. I usually define a primary service area based on where I'm located and where my target customers are. It helps keep things cost-effective and time-efficient. I also take into account how much time I'm willing to spend on the road. Longer distances mean more travel time and less time for actual cleaning, so that's a crucial factor for me. Fuel costs play a role too. Longer distances generally mean higher fuel expenses, and I factor that into my pricing to make sure it's financially viable. It's also worth considering the competition in the area. Striking a balance between covering enough ground and avoiding excessive competition is key. Customer expectations matter too. Some folks prefer local businesses, while others are willing to wait for a specialized service, even if it's a bit farther away. Lastly, if you're targeting a specific niche or offering specialized services, you might be more willing to travel farther for jobs in that niche. Best Regards, KingCarpetClean  |