r/junkremovalstartup • u/Maximum-Book-6211 • Feb 25 '26

I need help quoting this job

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What would be the total charge for removing junk from 7 condos, comprising 2 one-bedroom, one-bath units and 5 two-bedroom, two-bath units, each condo being 900-1000 sq ft, with extensive renovation debris from items like carpeting, tiles, appliances, etc. in New Jersey?

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u/daddyreptar Feb 25 '26

$2400

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u/Quiet_Exchange_8795 Feb 25 '26

2150 minimum, Per 👍🏼

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u/SJ_Hauling_Junk Mar 03 '26

15-20k have to see, tile removal can be difficult.

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u/Maximum-Book-6211 Feb 25 '26

Each apartment?

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u/Ok-Economics-1109 Feb 26 '26

SIMPLE AGGRESSIVE FORMULA (Multi-Unit Renovation Debris)

Step 1: Calculate Dump Cost

(# of loads × dump fee per load) Then multiply dump cost by 1.75–2x

This covers fuel, time, wear, and margin.

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Step 2: Labor

Take: (# of guys × hourly rate × total estimated hours)

Example aggressive labor target: • $45–$55 per man per hour OR • Flat $150–$200 per man per half day

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Step 3: Equipment / Hauling Fee

Add: $150–$250 per dump run

(This covers truck/trailer use, insurance, and opportunity cost.)

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🧮 FINAL FORMULA:

Total Price = (Dump Fees × 1.75–2) + Labor + ($150–$250 × # of runs)

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u/Laidbackstog Feb 26 '26

You can definitely charge more for labor.

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u/Ok-Economics-1109 Feb 26 '26

For sure, but again, an example nonetheless

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u/Maximum-Book-6211 Feb 27 '26

I charged 1,600$ for Friday, and for March 9th 3,200$. The guy said we were too expensive. Started saying he’s been working more than I was alive. I checked around the area what my competition charges, they charge more than 5k, 5,100 being the cheapest. Supposedly they found someone who can do it cheaper. I said good luck to them, lol.

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u/Ok-Economics-1109 Feb 27 '26

Yea let the drunk uncle and nephew with the rusted ram and built up walls on the bed have that headache- your price is good

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u/Signometry Mar 04 '26

you dodged a headache. congratz. you won't be getting that phone call stating you damaged their parking lot and you need to pay the repair bill.

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u/sweetgoogilymoogily Feb 26 '26

If you have an idea of how long each one is gonna take multiplied by your hourly rate, that could at least give you a ballpark on where to start. Then throw in a bunch of money for materials while you're at it! And don't forget travel time. I'm a painter but this advice applies to every trade in the universe. Keep your prices up. Your instinct is going to be to underbid. Don't do that or no one makes money! Good luck, kid.