XLARGEX said:
I f I could put my zero turn in the trunk of a smart car I wwould but prefer the 250 and trailer :laughing:
I think a large part of the misconception to this biz is that people think that anybody can do it with little to no up front cost.
What people don't realize is that in most cases to be effective and profitable the amount of equipment needed to be a reliable preservation contractor rivals that of many specialty trades and even a good portion of gc's.
I mean, let's break it down. Not only do you have to have all the regular "home improvement" type tools: drills, saws, hammers, tapes, bits, and what not. Additionally you have to have good quality generators, compressors, dump trailer/box truck/cube van or the like, landscape trailers, commercial mowing equipment (sure it can be done with homeowner grad crap....but really?), lock equipment, air handlers, a multitude of "stock" items (sumps, dehu's, locks, ply, 2x's, handrail, brackets, electrical items. Additionally, you need to try to fit most of that crap in your rig/outfit to thwart multiple trips just to be productive.
I could go on and on but those who know the biz don't need an explanation. Oh and let's not forget the multitude of insurance coverages necessary to CYA.
I digress.