2012 I will be adding a fuel surcharge.

[Becker]

I'm installing these units.

Clients will be charged for fuel used while onsite based on state avg..

So if while onsite I burn 2.4 gal and the state fuel avg is 3.85 I will add a surcharge if $9.24.

I've always hated standard surcharges, but I think this is fair..

 

[davegillfishing]

just my opinion but if i were your customer you would only charge me once and then you would
never ever see or hear from me again..

think about it real hard before you do it..

 

[Doug Cox]

Is there a soap and water meter next to that?

 

[Becker]

I charge by the sq ft for a reason..

Because I feel it is honest..

Pay for only what I clean..

Well if I have this meter how can they dispute the fuel sur charge?

Seems very honest

 

[vincent]

I'm installing these units.

Clients will be charged for fuel used while onsite based on state avg..

So if while onsite I burn 2.4 gal and the state fuel avg is 3.85 I will add a surcharge if $9.24.

I've always hated standard surcharges, but I think this is fair..

And where did you get that?

 

[Becker]

Is there a soap and water meter next to that?

I use their water, but if required and I need to pull from my water tank I only charge $10.00

 

[Becker]

I'm installing these units.

Clients will be charged for fuel used while onsite based on state avg..

So if while onsite I burn 2.4 gal and the state fuel avg is 3.85 I will add a surcharge if $9.24.

I've always hated standard surcharges, but I think this is fair..

And where did you get that?

http://www.floscan.com/html/blue/index.php


A lot of the better marina dealers sell them.. $500.00

 

[Hoody]

I'm with Dave on this one Don. Why not just add a few cents per sq ft. Such as .04.... Clean 1000 sq ft, and make an extra 40 bucks... I know darn well it doesn't normally cost 40 bucks in fuel to clean 1000 sq ft(even with running a propane or kero burner), maybe if you're driving wayyyyy out there for it.

I wouldn't hire anyone that wanted to charge me a fuel charge. But I would understand if I had to pay a little more than last time due to rise in gas prices affecting higher costs across the board. I'm certain the general public have that understanding, we've all felt the squeeze and effects of higher fuel costs.

 

[Mike Draper]

why dont you just raise your sq. ft. price to cover your fuel? Its like a baggage fee for the airlines. Everyone hates it and it does nothing positive for the airline.

 

[joeynbgky]

Re: Re: 2012 I will be adding a fuel surcharge.

Is there a soap and water meter next to that?

I use their water, but if required and I need to pull from my water tank I only charge $10.00

Really?

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[cucu]

Becker this is as good an idea and banging one of your custys......

 

[Steve in Omaha]

Judas Becker....You have given some of the best tips here, I'm with the group here though...bad move. Figure what you are going to charge and just add...whatever. People will gladly pay for good service. And if that means you cleaning with a tricked out gas guzzler, so be it.

What might be your normal gross $$$ be for burning 2.4 gallons of fuel?

 

[floorguy]

Re: Re: 2012 I will be adding a fuel surcharge.

Is there a soap and water meter next to that?

I use their water, but if required and I need to pull from my water tank I only charge $10.00

Really?

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Becker this is as good an idea and banging one of your custys......

NO CHIT TO BOTH :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

do you like when you go some where expecting "most every thing included in price" and then you see all these "add-ons"??

take phone service...(problem is we all need it :x :x :x ) say uh $49.99 per mth...then your bill is $70???? its like wtf

or sat tv

or or or.....get the idea people hate shit like that....the difference.....you dont have to have carpet cleaning...or you for that matter....people hate nickel and dime

 

[joeynbgky]

So. U charge the custy to use ur onboard water? Really?

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[fresh1]

Good luck on that one

 

[floorguy]

Hey Beck go read one of your own posts....

and now your going to do it to your cutys???

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51257&p=573952#p573952

 

[Becker]

Water is not cheap in this area. I cAnt afford to clean everyone's carpets with my own water. Besides that the extra fuel I burn hauling it. And time filling the tank. And extra repairs to service the pump etc.

I think the fuel charge is honest and open. Im suprised most are not doing it. But I might add like $1.00 to the avg fuel cost. Rental car companies do.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

Talking to many customers about this issue, I never cease to be amazed at what they get away with on their creative billing methods.

I am of the personal opinion that adding complex "ding-me's" are going to alienate a significant amount of your repeat customers. The effect on new customers will be dependent on your presentation.

But as I said, some guys implement surcharges with surprising ease.

 

[FLYERMAN]

You live in a very different world than do I.

That would never fly here. I tried the $20 trip charge thing about ten years ago. Nobody could ever remember agreeing to that over the phone. I got in too many heated discussions over that so I took it off.

 

[Becker]

That is why I using the meter. To show usage.

I've already been charging for run time on the tm. I've broken it down to 12.00 per machine hour. Charged by 1/6 hr.

Ive only had one complaint. And that was because I left machine running and had a large call volume on that job. He wanted a refund on 20 mins. I quicky agreed. He was right. Now I wear a stop watch and keep track on phone and personL time during machine run time.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

......Now I wear a stop watch and keep track on phone and personL time during machine run time.

I think you are ef'n with us now. !gotcha! LOL

 

[Becker]

Yeah. Just trying to fire up the board a little.

 

[joeynbgky]

Ok... Hes been drinking tonight or sumin lmao

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[Mike Draper]

while your at it you should charge for tire and brake ware and tear. Maybe a small charge for ware and tear on your glide as well.

 

[Walt]

I'm using a calorie counter and then charging them in happy meals when I'm done.

 

[Bob Foster]

Every time I hit that windshield wash button.....man, whew.....do they ever pay for it! It's like a 2 bucks a shot.

Sorry Don. I don't think its a good idea.

 

[hogjowl]

I was just about to thank you for being brave enough to openly discuss such a bad idea, but then I saw where you were just being a Todd.

Neveermind ...

 

[Joel D]

You got me and a bunch of others, well done.

Thing is i know of a few that DO have a fuel surcharge on almost every job and been in business for years.