I started out pricing by square foot, but since most people have no idea how many feet they have or even room size when they call, I have gone to room pricing. I try to get a feel for what kind of rooms they are and approx size, and shoot a price over the phone. Do you guys go do a measurement and then price? I just got tired of all the running around and maybe they don't even book the job, so wasted time and gas....
I am usually able to get 40-50 per room. 3.50 per step. as long as I'm getting around 100 per hour I'm happy. Sometimes less, sometimes more.
I should add that my situation is different than most here, I help my aging father with his auto repair shop ( won't retire and I don't want him hurting himself ) part time and I do the carpet cleaning as well. My intention is to eventually have an employee on the truck while I run the shop.
I actually want to get out of the car biz but I don't trust anyone else to help him out there.
I am usually able to get 40-50 per room. 3.50 per step. as long as I'm getting around 100 per hour I'm happy. Sometimes less, sometimes more.
I should add that my situation is different than most here, I help my aging father with his auto repair shop ( won't retire and I don't want him hurting himself ) part time and I do the carpet cleaning as well. My intention is to eventually have an employee on the truck while I run the shop.
I actually want to get out of the car biz but I don't trust anyone else to help him out there.