Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Renting Trucks and Equipment Rather than Buying
Trucking and excavating businesses can be very profitable, but there are a lot of major decisions to make when you own such a business. One critical decision to make is how to best structure your business to ensure success. Here, you need to decide if you should be renting trucks and equipment or buying them. […]
Kevin McLaughlin
5 Surefire Ways to Make Your Bids Stand Out Amongst the Competition (Without Lowering Your Price)
While contractors often think this means offering the lowest price, this is not necessarily the case. The fact is that most customers want more than the cheapest contractor; they want a good contractor who will do the job right. Instead of focusing solely on price in your bid, you need to take steps to help your bid stand out from the competition
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The Pros and Cons of Quoting Time and Material Versus per Project
Knowing how to quote a job is essential because if you overprice your quote, you will lose the job to the next bidder, but under-bidding costs you money. Figuring out the perfect system is complex, and the way you quote may change from job to job. If you are starting out, it may take some […]
Kevin McLaughlin
How to Start and Build a Dirt Hauling Business With DirtMatch
Dirt hauling business may not be the most glamorous of jobs, but if it pays the bills, who cares? With the right equipment and work ethic, you can easily make a career by taking dirt from one place to another. Make your job easier by signing up for DirtMatch, so you always have new leads for your business. Between our services and these other advertising avenues, you will surely build a full-time cliental in no time.
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Dirt Removal Must-Do’s: Whether You Need Dirt or To Get Rid of It
Dirt removal is a major part of modern construction and landscaping. Some people need to get rid of dirt they’ve pulled from the ground, and others need new dirt to build up areas and create new spaces. Whether you need to get dirt or offload some dirt, you can be sure there’s someone nearby with […]
Kevin McLaughlin
Fill Dirt: Different Types of Fill Dirt and How to Choose the Right One
Most probably, every time you think about fill dirt, what comes to your mind is the black or dark brown material usually present in your job site or garden. Indeed, what you are thinking of is really dirt, but you should know that all dirt is not the same. There are various dirt types that […]
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6 Common Local Code Ordinances Surrounding Swimming Pool Fill Projects
Customers pay $4,000-$16,000 on average to fill in an inground swimming pool, and after costs, this can add up to a sizeable profit for contractors. Knowing what kind of dirt can be used for backfill and understanding the process requirements can help you secure a more significant piece of this market. While ordinances may vary […]
Kevin McLaughlin
How to Effectively Estimate the Fill Dirt You Need for Different Projects
Fill dirt is a material used to fill up pits, support buildings, or build slopes and mounds. This form of earthy substance is often free of organic matter, or any biological activity since the presence of organic material creates pockets of gas that influence the integrity and compaction of the fill dirt.However, to get the […]
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