How to Start a Tree Service Business ($408K a year)

There is a MASSIVE NEED for a Tree Trimming Business because houses are aging and their trees surrounding their house are becoming a hazard. Insurance companies are starting to require home builders to remove their overhanging trees. On the commercial side, there are tons of commercial properties that need tree work done.

How much does it Cost:
Commercial Bucket Truck: $50K
Wood Chipping Trailer (USED): $30K
Chainsaws, Equipment & Tools: $10K
Website, formation: $500
Insurance: $2,500
START UP COST: $93,000

HOW MUCH CAN WE MAKE/CASHFLOW
Average Cost for Tree Service : $750 for Residential, $1,000 for commercial
Profit Margin: 35%, you should be charging 50% over your labor cost. 15% to cover costs with equipment etc.
Average Time 3-4 hours
Average jobs per week: 10 TOTAL JOBS – 6 Residential ($750) – 4 Commercial ($1,000)
$8,500/week = $34K/month = $408,000/year

CASHFLOW:
Profit Margin with Labor/Equipment/Etc. = 35%
$12K profit per month = $142,000/ year profit!

Positives of this business:
Profitable
Always needed. TRADES

Think of ways it will fail:
JOBS – Network with home builders, custom home builders, commercial builders, investors (flippers), website, marketing, homeowners
Quality: Learn how to Trim Trees.
Showing up on time: Scheduling being organized.
Employees: Start thinking of how you can find good help.

Legal Up
LLC
Insurance
Customer Agreement

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