$245 In 1.5 Hours ► HOW TO Do A FALL Clean Up & REDMAX 8550 Backpack Blower Debut

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

So have you guys been able to squeeze in a few more clean ups, or are you guys dealing with the white gold yet?

[@justinbohall3860]

There's plenty of leaves on the ground here but I can't get anywhere near to the prices you're charging :(

[@handjlawncare4309]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance thx for all the help Brian . God bless you bro!

[@julioslawnmaintenance5031]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance nice video. Thanks for the ideas on the prices. And if you can may u please tell me what u use to hold ur camara on the zero turn. Please thanks

[@ericschneider7294]

Thanks Brian, appreciate all your efforts! Hopefully customers will see these videos and realize how much time, effort, and money it takes to do this profession. I'm a 23 year grass man (68 yds/wk this year by myself) and just left my "real job" to pursue the dream. You're making me realize I'm way to cheap, and yes, this was a pretty crappie fall season. Luckily in one form or another, property maintenance NEVER goes away!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome Eric, keep it up!

[@das556]

Good price. $250 maybe $300 even in my area. Upstate NY. Sometimes I give people a flat rate, like $300 but I come back a couple times. First time only doing the lawn with the bagger quick. Just to stay on top of it then on the last cleanup blow the beds out. Each quick pass only takes 15-20 minutes tops so it makes it easier. We had a terrible fall with snow and rain and it made the cleanups a nightmare. Most I ever got for a cleanup was $600. I always look at sidejobs like that as future business. Not just about that one event and ripping someone off its more about doing a great job for a fair price, with the hopes of getting future business. For any of you new guys debating on getting a bagger for your mower, DO IT. Best investment you will make. Tarps, rakes and blowers only is way harder. Those baggers speed things up so much and do an amazing job.

[@bert1058]

Hey Brian, Kevin here. I'm not a lawn care provider but I love your videos. $245 is a very fair price considering your quality. Your lawncare equipment is top notch. Many of your viewers will never own stuff like that but we can enjoy watching you and your guys blazing away with the best. Thanks for another look see into one of your latest jobs.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Kevin! Lots of guys that do clean ups have my setup or nicer haha. I’m still learning even after a decade in the biz!

[@quadvloggs6876]

Damn dude I think even 325 would be fair that was a big property

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

$300 here in the north.You are rubbing off on Brandon he is so comfortable speaking in front of the camera,awesome 👍🏾👍🏾

[@johncunningham3039]

I've shared with Brian before about the prices here down south. You all that think he charged a lot, well here he would have been laughed off the property. I have a yard I am getting ready to do and it is not much smaller than this with a little less leaves and I was talked down to $90. I know you all are thinking I shouldn't let people talk me down, but I am really wanting to do this type of work as I enjoy it, but the folks here just don't seem to want to pay. I am glad though most of you on here are blessed like you are as it makes it easier to go out and do the work and want to go after more. Thank you all for sharing your videos, post and success stories as that is motivation for me. Keep getting after it y'all.

[@DonJuan-lg8vk]

I'm doing one for $80! Much smaller tho. People here are cheapskates.

[@stevengardepe6037]

Try taking a couple of passes with the bagger then blow out the beds so you don't have to pick up thick piles of leaves. May help and speed up the process.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Steven Gardepe yeah we do that still sometimes too. Especially in wet conditions

[@brandonworth353]

I actually just started doin this. Makes it much easier an quicker. Great idea to share

[@davejordan6636]

Just bought same red max blower love it thank ya! That yard is $400 all day in Franklin Massachusetts!

[@raypowell1534]

I just picked up a $500 leaf job today and it’s pretty similar to what your yard looks like. I live in Dallas TX.

[@chucknaround5271]

I run a redmax blower an Ebz8001 its getting old im so jealous of your new blower. Next years purchase for sure. LOVE REDMAX PRODUCTS

[@elliotgreene9669]

Good price. Don’t let people tell you $500 or $150. Each owner/operator knows what they’re worth, and if you charge less, good chance the customer will have you back to clean up neighbors leaves that have blown in. Also, I went with the echo 8010 over the redmax and I am impressed. Still run a redmax as backup though!

[@brycenkjos2619]

My disabled son is watching your videos because he loves lawn mowing and leaf blowing. Your videos are great! We appreciate them! Just wanted to send a friendly reminder to stop using inappropriate terms like “tard”. Know better. Do better. Thanks in advance! From An Advocating Mama.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks for watching! We just mean we’re hams and dorks. Nothing more. Thanks for the support and be blessed!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Side note, you’ll probably also know we’ve never said one slanted word on our channel, ever. 😊

[@lawnman1734]

Your customer in this video got a helluva good deal for 245.00. I would charge a minimum of 350.00 using my Cyclone Rake. I do properties in Ann Arbor and Saline and the customers are thrilled at the results. You young guys are are really killing it with your energy. And btw, I'm a 64 year old retiree who does this by himself. Lots of work but love being outside this time of year. And Brian yes, this fall was very challenging for clean ups!

[@BigdaddiZ]

Just got done with a clean up solo. 200 in 3.5 hours. Not bad solo. Might get one more in tomorrow before the rain

[@kcardwell2soccerstar]

Only $245... Thank goodness our prices are much higher in our area! I wouldn’t charge a dollar less than $500 for that cleanup and EVERYONE PAYS IT! Crazy how different our markets are. (Located outside of Pittsburgh)

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yeah this would’ve been a $275-$325 but I took on the work since we had a free day. It was all extree. But I wish we could get $500!

[@TheCasinoCrew]

I agree Kyle. I’m about an hour from you and when he said $245 and 1.5 hours I laughed. First off wayyyyy under priced. I myself don’t care if it’s “extra” on a free day I want paid properly for my services. Secondly I don’t see how the two of them did it in 1.5 hours with trimming the extra stuff... I like the videos that are posted but sometimes videos like this putting out low prices just aren’t good for someone that’s new to the business. I also believe this isn’t the first time talking about a job that was too cheap. 🤷‍♂️

[@kcardwell2soccerstar]

NE Ohio Lawn & Landscape Info ... Exactly! If I’m working I get paid. That’s barely any spending money after you split it with another guy, pay for gas, and the rest of the money goes toward all fixed costs in the business. My customers know they get what they pay for!

[@TheCasinoCrew]

Kyle Cardwell I agree 100%! Just because it’s “extra” doesn’t mean you do it on the cheap!

[@PatsGoTheDistance]

$525.00 (includes $75.00 disposal fee) in MA

[@TopNotchPropertyServiceLLC]

Such a fun video to watch I’m thrilled to own a redmax 8500 now it’s a game changer. Scrambling to research how to do fall leaf cleanups my first year with limited equipment. I saw in your other video’s that they make that catch pan metal side can thing I’ll probably buy one of those with the x blade setup on my 2006 husqvarna ez4824 mower! That combined with the new 8500 should get me started! Can’t wait. Just quoted a job and won the bid for a hosta removal cleanup job next month for $225! Hoping to get a few fall leaf cleanups! Still not sure what I’ll do if they don’t allow on site leaf dumping. But Brian What kind of hedge trimmer do you use I want to get one for cutting hosta’s! There’s too many choices. Great video though thanks man you guys are unstoppable!

[@MIHYLLC]

Still doing leaves here in NE Ohio too. Still have 2 on the books after Christmas. Crazy isn't it😮 I did a similar property last week for $320. The ground was frozen at that time though. Had to charge a premium for unearthing frozen leaves. Prob would have been $250 in better conditions. Looks like I'm tackling these in the same manner. Super video👍

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks pal

[@gravelyclipper1179]

Have the exact same backup camera I bought for my truck this spring. Has worked flawlessly. Good investment

[@danyabunsie9596]

That paid for the REDMAX!!!🤣.I call that the quick come up!!!

[@devinauen2813]

i was taught to charge hourly $50 per man per man hour with a 1 hour minimum works well for me! havent had an issue yet.

[@Policestuff-89]

Hey Brian , you gave me motivation on starting my own business! I bought a 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 2500 single cab for $800 in good shape . Only thing it needs just a tranny to start out with . I should have everything by March . Which I know how to plow but haven’t done it full time just here and there after work or when people need it done . I want to start out the year of 2020 with a good start

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome man! Get it!

[@Policestuff-89]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance I live on the other side of the state in Coopersville like 20 outside of Grand Rapids towards Lake Michigan.

[@CalebsPropertyMaintenance]

That would definitely be a $400+ leaf cleanup for us here in PA.

[@toddbehrends1373]

For next year I am thinking about installing some rubber shields along the sides and front of the mower deck, so to keep the leaves from blowing out the front and sides while I mow up the leaves. That way I can keep the deck high so I am not mowing the grass along with the leaves. Your opinion.

[@timber_sxf3253]

Where do you go with all the waste if youre not able to dump on site? And do you use your truck to haul? Im looking to start my business with cleanups this fall but finding where to go with stuff is a concern.

[@brookspatriciaoutdoors81]

Hey Brian been watching for a couple months now and appreciate all the info. No snow for us South Georgia guys just your “hardcore “ 60 degree days.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Lol struggle bus 😉

[@whitebassbenny]

You need to get a leaf vac, I got a vac and dump trailer this year. Game changer

[@toyomolina2174]

It's always good when you love what you do. and I see you guys enjoy working together I like the video Brian Im about to start my part time business and I enjoy watching your videos and always learn something new nice job and keep up the good work

[@547Rick]

Merry Christmas you two! Also a very Merry Christmas to Liz!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Rick

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I'm waiting on my dealer to get that Red Max 8550 so, I can snatch it up!

[@donscurry163]

Bought just a bullet one 2 season ago and could not live without it. Dont have to jump in and out of truck.

[@TheLawnGuy]

This is my favourite style of video, good to watch it again.

[@paulhatch8451]

I just got a new customer for fall cleanup here in CT. My usual is the smaller yards but this is my first doing a 1 acre open yard, perimeter is woods so he wants it dumped in the woods behind his yard. How much should I charge? It's just me doing it

[@lawnman1734]

I've had the 8500 for 4 years now. I'm looking at the specs on the 8550 and really don't see much of an improvement over the 8500. After using the 8550, did you see much difference over the 8500? A buddy of mine who runs RedMax blowers switched to them after using Stihl for years. He mentioned the Stihl backpacks have seals that prematurely rot out. Have you heard this?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Not an engineer but I still prefer my tried and true redmaxs

[@toddbehrends1373]

I am old school. $15.00 per hour, plus the lawn bags I use to bag it. ($.50 per) I have not got the pricing down yet. Here in my area $450.00 would be high. Again, I am old school.

[@MrRynno002]

Just finished up yesterday. I don’t do snow it’s blood $$$$. But I do have another full time job to supplement

[@newcreation07]

I wonder if there will be a redmax ebz 9500? That should be the one the competes with the echo pb 8010.

[@nickcooper958]

Hey Brain, love your videos man! Curious I see you work with other landscapers, how do you guy's pay each other?

[@jasonobuck4724]

From upstate ny. We do fall clean ups into January if weather is still good. Have a little wonder monster vac. We get 250 a hour.

[@BabashiSensei]

So do you bag those leaves or just mow them down?

[@Wheeler_Family_Adventures]

My neighbor paid $250 for a cleanup on 1/3 acre lot. They have no grass though and about 15 oaks in their yard. Leaves for days. And this was sometime in January after all the leaves had fallen.

[@Genesis_Bot]

I’ve got a yard that I’m doing. What do you recon for a price I’m thinking $40 down. Plus 20 an hour

[@baltazarslawncare6326]

Great video! And fair price keep up the good work Brian, greetings from North Alabama

[@WSG23]

Had a late surge on cleanups in KY too. November was a tough month, but as you said, it was nice to have some late low stress work this time of year. We’d probably be around $250-$300. Good vid.

[@CPMania79]

dude your awesome man. truly a big help for us beginners. thank you for your time and hard work brotha!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You bet amigo!

[@AsLawnandLandscaping]

Nice job! Yay, 44K! Birthday wishes to Brandon!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks! And woohoo!

[@KenMrKLC]

That looks pretty big... I would be around $325-$375... Not heavy heavy leaves but there are a good amount

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yeah definitely $275+ but it was easy work and just extra credit really. But ya more is nice

[@jasonreyce2592]

Cleanups go until first week of November, then into freezing rain and snow after that! Lots of fun up in canada, great to hear from you!

[@erike7297]

Nice jacket. You should make some spoof video where you do a large clean up with the m18 handheld blower and a pissed off customer with there arms folded on the front porch 10 hours later. Honestly I have many Milwaukee products and they are great and very tough.

[@kwinchronic8953]

I'll buy and use Redmax equipment till I no longer need equipment...I'm a die hard Redmax fan through and through 👌.

[@CaptainsvLogs]

Hey bud :) We aren't allowed to pile up debris like that anywhere. An RV park did that for years and it caused a smelly swamp they were fined bigtime for and had to pay to fix the problem. I know, I was the one doing the clean up to a certain point. Lawn clipping are even worse. Is it illegal anywhere else?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Never really thought too much bout it but makes sense

[@CaptainsvLogs]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance You're young yet, ha! No really tho, I like watching the channel wish you stop worrying about always having to say, you not sponsored. If the products make you do it or you have a reason I don't understand yet then by all means, but even if you were who cares and if I were you I would ENJOY it :) I love talking about striping patterns AND why. Drives me NUTS watching some guys doing what they are doing EVEN as they are making videos titled as..> how to strip a lawn correctly'

[@hosedude70]

Had guys out today for full day. Still working and with no snow next week will work.

[@danslawncare815]

Man November was terrible here in Ohio too. I got 3 extras done today. 40 degrees... so nice and balmy lol. Nice cleanup fellas!

[@jamesnagle2226]

Sonar, LOL! Great video brother!

[@323232blue]

Thanks Brian This going to be my first year on my own I will still be working part time full time wish luck Love your vids there awesome and honesty Ps you have a fan in Toronto

[@Dale.Nienow]

Nice video and work Brian and Brandon! Happy belated birthday Brandon! I would have charged $250 for that one our prices are not far off!

[@AaronCMorris]

What height is your deck set at? Just wondering if it’s low. Maybe that’s why your getting the bunched leaves in front? Thanks for the videos.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup 2.5”-2.75”

[@AaronCMorris]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance you may not get as clean of a job at a higher setting but I bet your bagger system will handle the leaves more effective. Maybe go over yard at 4in or so once then lower it down on second pass. Worth a shot. I have found this work good for me.

[@markraffo6794]

What's up Brian. What size lot is that? In the DC area/Northern VA im usually charging $140 minimum for leaf removal on a 1/4 acre lot. That's hauling away also. Been feeling im a little low on price lately.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Mark Raffo maybe a 10k Lot. Older style lot and home on this one. If we had to haul away it would’ve been another $50 for me

[@powelloutdoorservicesllc5024]

Thanks for the info on the RedMax blower I'm in need about four of those💨💨💨💨 I'm running ebz 7150 very old but effective

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

You’re due! Ha!

[@ricepadi29]

Nice job and Merry Christmas gentlemen.

[@vbstangin]

Honestly feel like 250 is spot on

[@truckguyjoe]

Always nice to have a helper when backpack blowing...especially around the house & obstacles...you always need a deflector!

[@camchorichie2734]

It's not the blower it's the man

[@daviddewitt1824]

Do you guys get a lot of blowout on the right side with the turbo on? Whenever I'm dealing with lots of dry leaves. They seem to blow out the right side with the turbo on. Simplicity citation xt

[@adammathias9442]

Have you guys tried the new echo 8010? Things a beast!!! Red max makes a great blower as well tho.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup

[@bowhunting1013]

Hey Brian!! How do you know when the bags are full , before you empty it ? Thanks

[@troyschultz2901]

Thea Cooper you’ll get a kick out from under the deck, and it’ll stop sucking up, usually over time you’ll learn how much you can fit👍

[@apple_fury3454]

How do you deal with leaves that are on top of bark that is easily blown away?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Just feather the blower that’s all you can do

[@TheCasinoCrew]

8010 blows them all away... but when your already biased it is what it is. I use to be a stihl person until I used the 8010. Redmax does nothing for me

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nahh I have all 3 and although the ECHO is dope, I'd stand behind the Redmax 8500 all day long.

[@TheCasinoCrew]

so you would rather stand behind a blower that isn’t as powerful? Like I said I use to be a stihl user regarding the blowers but the echo blows them all away. Also 1-2 pills every time on my 8010 and it starts.

[@benschutman8133]

Great video. Yard looks great. A lot of my cleanups are similar to what you just did. I'm looking to add the bagger system to my zero turn after seeing how well it works throughout your videos. I'm very curious on this cleanup how many timesyou had to dump the leaves out as you were bagging over the lawn?

[@obedg4614]

Awesome video Brian, question where did you guys get that black tarp from the one on the 16ft open ?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Not sure gotta ask Brandon sorry. I’m sure a good yard sells them

[@feliscampbell306]

Great job guys like always

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks Felis!

[@CuttinUpLD]

Hey man thanks for yet another video tutorial you and Brandon knocked it out. I do have a few questions for you guys if you dont mind, I noticed when you got the leaves in position to clean then up for a second it looked like you were pushing them to their destination was that some type of attachment? Did you have a bagging system on your zero turn? Last question I promise if you dont mind how did you come up with your pricing for this job do you charge by the hour, square foot, thanks for any advise in advance

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

We just rammed the leaves and dropped the deck to the ground. Leaf plow, ha! And we talked about pricing on a video recently, another leaf clean up video, check it out!

[@michaelcoley9360]

I wired my back up camera up to a rocker switch so I can turn it on whenever not just in reverse. Comes in handy

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I like it

[@nomowproblemslawncare7707]

I was curious about something. When we do a clean up, we stripe the yard by following lines already established from mowing through out the year. How come you don’t stripe when doing leaves?

[@nomowproblemslawncare7707]

Also, I’m in the market for a new blower, we’re you saying you liked the 8500 over the br800?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

We do too but this isn’t a regular for us. Never mowed this property before.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yes Redmax>Stihl but that side start makes me have a sweet tooth haha

[@andrewroff4295]

When ur blowing large mulched areas clear. What is the best way to clear those certain areas without blowing away all the mulch or getting it in the grass

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Half throttle!

[@shawnhenry7871]

"Little Brian's 10 sell out!" 😆😂🤣 Hey if you can get bonuses for plugging companies you use, why the heck wouldn't you do it! Lol That's great business! Continued Success fellas! 💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hey man amen. No one credits us the $20K in savings we helped people with this year. That’s what it’s really about.

[@shawnhenry7871]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance Bahahah I know right! 😂 I think people often talk to hear themselves talk! Keep creating multiple income flows! 💪🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Who cares if you did!!! Stop explaining yourself!!! The haters are gonna hate, and the ones that know you're out there Killin it, sharing about how poor you were growing up, and what it took to get you where you are, are still with you!!! You're Walking Tall through God's grace!!!! Keep getting the free stuff, I would!!!!! And man, if the branding goes through with the Red!!!!, I'll be so stoked for you man!!!! Dirty Jersey out!!!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks dude! That means a lot.

[@briancoulter1652]

I think $350 seems fair for both parties, it's a big property with lots of leaves.

[@Fencearmor]

These are really great videos, Brian. Each one shares something new to learn. That backup camera is definitely a handy add-on for sure.

[@byronreed8181]

how do you charge your monthly customer an additional price for Leaf clean up? Is that you mower service go from like March to October than you charge for leaf clean up for the rest of the year

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That service is billed the same day we do it 👍

[@ronaldfoley5834]

I got a odd job service but what I use as a leaf vacuum mulcher three-in-one for my service

[@jsigur157]

I just thought of this question. What would the charge have been to either haul away the leaves or bag them (the close by dumping site, unavailable) 4 or 5 hundred?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Whatever your dump fees are x2 would be a good start

[@royjones59344]

Glad to see you get some extra money before plow season.

[@dominiclobaza1752]

How does it work with you and brandon? Like do you guys just split the end profit since it isn’t really an employer/employee kinda thing, or do you just help eachother out

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

We just trade hours but we have a future video coming up on all that

[@Wheeler_Family_Adventures]

Brian's Lawn Maintenance that’s awesome that you guys can do that. Prevents you guys from working by yourself all day and makes it a little more enjoyable IMO

[@thomassoltis5862]

Great video brother keep up the awesome work Guys Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year to you and your famlies

[@jlbf0786]

If I'm doing the math correctly, assuming it's a hourly rate the $245 came from.. you're getting around $80/hr per man.. ?

[@allenlong3939]

Thx for camera info. I have been trying to figure this out on mine.

[@stevenclark5450]

Hi Brian! Just curious, how many men were working this job where you earned $245 in 1.5 hours?

[@jasono6576]

Does the dump insert hold a good amount of leaves? From the videos it just seems kinda small. Been thinking of getting one myself.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

When they’re mulched oh ya.

[@wingchunwong]

very nice job done and good team work guys!

[@menwithven8114]

Nothing worse than doing leaf cleanups when it's wet. Stuff of nightmares lol

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Thank you for posting cleanup job like this.

[@vbstangin]

I would have blown it all into a tight line tho ...and pushed everything first. Then cleaned up with the bagger

[@jamesscully8147]

Happy birthday Brandon

[@andrewmaher5743]

Hey Brian great video. I really liked the different styles of shots in this video. One question: do you think it would be faster to blow the majority of leaves into piles and just tarp them? In my experience the bagger fills up so fast that I think it takes more time and energy to be dumping the bagger multiple times

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I used to tarp so much back in the day, I just hated it haha this wasn’t that hard even if it took a dozen dumps!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Oh, and I purposely held off on the Echo, cause I knew Red Max would be coming out swinging!!!

[@jorgenjarl5842]

At my work we mulch the leaves in the lawn ås mutch as possible .

[@jarmalrice3475]

What exactly are you using to do this clean up what mower and attachment?

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Exmark Lazer and Ultra Vac

[@grumpy1311]

Sweet camera set up!! Hopefully they offer them plug and play for... dare I say, a Chevy?! We have been fortunate to squeeze 3 plow storms in to date! I also was able to hit a couple leaf cleanups in between storms, one being my own yard believe it or not! 😄🍃🍂❄🎅

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nice!

[@grumpy1311]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance So I ordered one of the commercial grade cameras like you have Brian! With a full sized sander hopper in back, I had to remove my taillight / camera. With the sander in back, visibility is drastically reduced, and a backup cam is even more necessary! Thanks for the pro tip item ! They were very helpful when I called , and when I mentioned seeing the item on KZbin, she said , must be Brian's Lawn Care Maintenance! 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄