I Hate Doing Sod! But this Landscaping job was $4,130, so here's how we did...

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I Hate Doing Sod! But this Landscaping job was $4,130, so here's How we did It... I never do sad jobs all by themselves unless they are part of a landscaping package and upsell. So if we have a five thousand dollar job on the line and the customer wants some sod insttalled, then of course we are going to say yes. Sod Is actually easy to install if you know how to do it properly. In this video I give some tips that I've learned over the years to ensure that you do a great job installing Sod and so that you protect the customers investments. for instance. always give the customers watering instructions. we even go as far as bringing a hose and watering wand to every job.
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@jallenlandscape752 2 ай бұрын

I would recommend using a sod roller to remove the air pocket and to help press down the sod firmly down to the new dirt

@ricksmash8080 2 ай бұрын

Sod installation is definitely an underrated service. Homeowners don’t understand and that’s why it’s important to be a good salesman. It should be somewhere around $1600 minimum per pallet. Most people pay ~$800 - $1,000 per pallet installed and it is lumpy, and it dies within a year due to poor installation methods. They need to pay double and get double the work done or it’s a complete waste of money.

@handyscapersllc 2 ай бұрын

I do seed over sod. It helps blend it in better with the existing lawn. I also pay special attention to placing seed at the lines where 2 sods meet.

@keithcruickshank8227 2 ай бұрын

I’m your biggest fan your videos and webinars have helped me so much I started a lawn maintenance business in Lake Orion Mi called Ashwood Services LLC a year ago you are my mentor I’ve watched ALL your videos

@austindouglas13 2 ай бұрын

I'm over in Goodrich.

@keithcruickshank8227 2 ай бұрын

@@austindouglas13Awesome man nice to meet you hope your year is going great so far 👊

@austindouglas13 2 ай бұрын

@@keithcruickshank8227 likewise!

@Michael_A_7 2 ай бұрын

I copied everything you did over the winter and greatly improved my quality of life. Working on sales, how to get jobs with the increased prices. I’m a better option than what’s out there for mulch, we do it flawlessly. But some want the cheap guy. How to discern?

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

Yessir congrats to hear. How to discern? Just say... "next:

@josevillanueva9705 2 ай бұрын

I love you Keith, your energy I absorb into my soul

@Kuhlyedascope69 2 ай бұрын

same. ive been here since 2017

@ryangatchel 2 ай бұрын

It's so beautiful and green. Here in Arizona lots of brown. Keep up the great work!

@padthai411 2 ай бұрын

Poison - Every rose has its thorn

@jamiegarcia6559 Ай бұрын

good advice

@kodypilger 2 ай бұрын

I hope you’re using a weighted sod roller after. This is how the sod starts to take it has to be packed down.

@jamiepippin3892 2 ай бұрын

Sod installers don’t do this usually. The prep work is more important. It settles and grows in fine if taken care of.

@Mariocleancutlandscape 2 ай бұрын

We do plenty of sod only jobs we find it very profitable because no one wants to do it. Bottom line if you charge what you need to make then all jobs are good in my opinon. The real problem comes in when people think they have to charge what others charge which is usually not even close to being profitable. Most aren't operating at a professional level that it takes to get premium dollar imo. It helps to have all the right equipment to get it done efficiently.

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

This is precise what you're saying.

@paulgreenleaf600 2 ай бұрын

Yup same, when they ask for sod they have to pay...removing sod and installing sod are my least favorite tasks. And we remove a lot of sod...we also spray a lot when customers don't specify.

@oxzafigaming4289 2 ай бұрын

nice job

@ArmandoHernandez-si8wo 2 ай бұрын

Put the charity video you did it for God you did it out of pure heart

@ethancharles7918 2 ай бұрын

Hey Keith. Appreciate your videos. Starting my own business this year trying to get a handful of jobs a week. Any advice?

@keith-kalfas Ай бұрын

Congrats. Yes. I'd say, become a walking talking sales machine in your business. Where everyone literally everyone is a potential landscaping customer.

@john.johnb_online1438 2 ай бұрын

Kickin ass. Takin names Keith

@Kuhlyedascope69 2 ай бұрын

Nice covering you 6 with the watering instructions. Nobody ever waters enough.

@TheSeaOfAsher 2 ай бұрын

We did roofs and always bought extra shingles and metal. I don't know if you can take yours back

@tgray8593 2 ай бұрын

Do you service Romulus? Friend of mine in her sub need new mulch and removal of the old in the common areas mulch. Definitely worth looking at.

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

Romulus us 52 minutes away. It's outside of our service area.

@dextfittv8360 2 ай бұрын

Gonna start putting together training videos for the guys in the morning. Or just playing these

@ryandoland3516 Ай бұрын

Remember green side up

@mknervy 2 ай бұрын

Man that seasonal depressions hits so hard here in canada, haha you're wrong, I am an animal in the spring/summer, trying to get started this year already, but waiting on boss to call. Am starting ym own outdoor living space service, carpentry decks, etc, soo far 1 lead

@AljPropertyServices 2 ай бұрын

Keith, will your Google business listing get removed if you have a past due balance?

@ButlerdLawns 2 ай бұрын

What are you charging per sqft no top soil?

@jrstrange123 15 күн бұрын

You didn’t gross that amount, I’m sure you had expenses. A break down on the expenses would be interesting.

@keith-kalfas 15 күн бұрын

Yes exactly. Thank you. That's a great idea.

@aaronbuttignoli8710 2 ай бұрын

If you don’t want to do full yard installs, the A.B. Bros will gladly take them!

@aaronbuttignoli8710 2 ай бұрын

And post the charity video! We all know it’s not to brag. Nothing wrong with Sharing good things. Like you said, May just inspire a few to do the same!

@jesserousseau2481 2 ай бұрын

Yea I've layed sod when it was snowing. No choice. Sucked. I love doing sod. It's a rewarding job. But! It's a high liability job. Even if you give strict watering instructions. You can't control mother nature. I've had bad luck putting sod over a stump. Unless it's ground down at least 8 to12 inches. If you dident grind enough you will notice that area start to yellow quick. But yea. It's a high liability job. Most sod farms in my ares will warranty sod for 30 days. I don't. And make it clear if it fails we don't garrentee it.

@billhull6842 2 ай бұрын

You do want to overseed the sod. Watch Stanley's videos about sodding. If you want to either call or email him about sod, I have his email address & phone #. I am sure he won't be mad if I gave you, his info. lol I just talked to him a few weeks ago. Also, watch Stanley's videos. Watch out to be able to realize if you have a snobby customer. Does the customer want the sod, green side up or Black side up. lol

@6BlackBetty6 2 ай бұрын

Poison! 🤘

@josemigueljr 2 ай бұрын

And this is the owner?? This is premium service you better charge as much. We're a big company and one of our services is sod but we put nowhere near as much care as you.

@jeffwagner9741 2 ай бұрын

Where did u get ur covers for ur seat covers on ur truck

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

Amazon

@jeffwagner9741 2 ай бұрын

Tks keep on rocking

@Tokyo-In-My-Dreamz 2 ай бұрын

Curious. What kind seat covers in ur truck

@Bayouboy5617 19 күн бұрын

Looks like their made by Katzkin. Could be wrong

@junkremovalserviceky2050 Ай бұрын

Poison

@danny8block 2 ай бұрын

That’s kinda low for all that

@john.johnb_online1438 2 ай бұрын

8:21 I remove weeds and leaves in my neighborhood for free. Giving back, since my 12 year old son died February 2024

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. 🙏

@john.johnb_online1438 2 ай бұрын

@@keith-kalfas thank you. Been watching you since you started your channel. Incredible journey. You’re blessed Bro.

@mknervy 2 ай бұрын

ngl sod was a btch to do but I always enjoyed it

@LawnStars 2 ай бұрын

Oh kalfis

@l.c.6321 2 ай бұрын

can a owner and 1 helper make $200k? can you break it down. this year im having trouble getting new clients.

@jamiepippin3892 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Even one guy could make 200k just by mowing lawns depending on the climate zone. Find 40 clients that needs weekly mowing and require it 40 weeks out of the year. Trim their bushes a few times a year and maintain the mulch beds as a bonus.

@chizzlekankitten 2 ай бұрын

Worrying me a lil bit brother. Started talking a million miles a second after the cut to the next clip around 12 mins. You're not messin with anything are you? I've been watching your vids for years and you're not yourself in this

@keith-kalfas 2 ай бұрын

It's because my new rap music video is coming out soon! I'm finishing the album right now. 🎶

@getofly313 2 ай бұрын

The man's working hard, taking care of his family, and handling his business - that man's personal business is his own, I'm here for business advice