Scenario: you price lots one at a time and want edge wear to appear as its own line. Direct answer: use the template below. Every number is yours to fill in. Illustrative numbers are not given because they would look like benchmarks, and I have none. Pricing laws and contract rules vary, so use this as a worksheet, not as a legal form.
The sheet
| Line | What to enter | Your figure |
|---|---|---|
| A. Lot name and area | Name; area in square metres or feet | ____ |
| B. Passes per event | Planned passes, including cleanup | ____ |
| C. Labor and truck time | Hours × your cost per hour | ____ |
| D. Fuel | From your own consumption log | ____ |
| E. Edge wear allowance | Your cost per edge set ÷ expected pushes of this kind of lot | ____ |
| F. Shoes and hardware allowance | Parts cost ÷ expected pushes | ____ |
| G. Damage reserve | Your own allowance for claims or repairs | ____ |
| H. Overhead | Insurance, admin, tools per event | ____ |
| I. Margin | Your target | ____ |
| J. Price per event | Sum of C to I | ____ |
How to fill line E
Line E is the only line in the sheet that turns a price into a cost of use.
- Take the cost of one edge set and its hardware.
- Divide by the number of pushes you expect from a set on this kind of surface. Use your own log; if you have none, state the assumption and revisit it after a few storms.
- Adjust for surface: rough or abrasive lots usually use edges faster than smooth ones, so keep a separate figure for each type.
Using the sheet
One sheet per lot, because lots behave differently.
- Fill one sheet per lot.
- Show line E to the client only if it helps explain the price; keep it visible to yourself either way.
- After each storm, update the edge heights and check E against reality.
When to revise the sheet
Update the sheet whenever your edge supplier, edge type or parts price changes, and after any season with unusual conditions. Keep older versions so that you can see how your pricing logic evolved. If a client questions a price increase, you can show the changes in your costs line by line instead of defending a single number.
Common errors
The common errors are omissions, and they all flatter the price.
- Leaving E at zero because “the edge is already paid for”.
- Using one life figure for every lot.
- Forgetting that returns and cleanups add passes.
Boundary: blank template only; fill with your own costs. Contract, tax and pricing rules vary by jurisdiction; check with your adviser.
Further reading on this site.
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