I cleaned and repaired grills professionally a while back for ~$400 for a 4hr cleaning and am starting to do it again for myself. I've adjusted my pricing to reflect my location and ability (smaller town and I don't have access to as many parts as quickly, but I can still perform most repairs on the spot within the time frame). What would you consider this service to be worth, if you were a customer considering it?
I also clean smokers for a reduced rate..
by HarderHabits
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How much could you possibly charge to make it worth your time but not be so much that the person would just buy a new grill?
Nice work. Not sure if I’d pay for it or just do it myself. But I will be getting me one of those stickers
I never mind cleaning my own grill , feels really good when it’s all done and about to fire it up .
What do you use to clean?
I use oven cleaner. Spray it on, let it sit, wipe it off. All clean.
Maybe if someone has an emotional attachment…I could see it. $100 an hour is WAY too much for a little manual labor. Not sure I am paying someone that thinks their time is worth $200k a year to clean my grill.
Oh…and if I am seeing the same grill…you can get a brand new 2 burner Nexgrill for like $130 at home depot.
Not to knock your hustle, but I definitely wouldn’t pay $400. I can get my whole house cleaned for $150-$200 in a high cost of living area. Car detailing is a similar price. Both are much more involved and time consuming than cleaning a 500-1000 square inch grill.
For most people that’s 1/3-1/2 the cost of a solid new one for a single cleaning that is going to be largely undone in one cook.
I have a grill that needs parts replaced I assume. The gas line puts out very little and can’t keep a flame. I’ve been delaying tearing it apart because it seems so daunting of a task. Where would I begin?
For the record I’d pay someone around $300-400 for the labor to fix it
You near me, I’m handy and have done my share of grill rehab. Mine is 3k replacing a 2.5k installed in 2003. Used every day. I’m tired of the grill ceramics I have to clean.
No
I would definitely pay you because fuck cleaning grills I hate it.
Dawn Power Wash and a scrub brush.
I mean no disrespect, and kudos to you if you can get paid for this kind of work, but a can of oven cleaner, Barkeeper’s Friend, steal wool and Brillo pads would set most any grill owner back about $20 and market rates for the elbow grease.
Definitely would. Great work!
have that same one.
And depends on the rate
No
Can I pay you $100 for 1 hour and you just get the job started?
Maybe. Definitely looks good!
Nice zong
There was a uni student who did that one summer and made a mint. Don’t believe he was as detailed as you though. It was more of a budget clean. You could always offer the premium service for the right clientele.
I’d pay $40 for 1 hour of grill deep cleaning.
I have three grills and a smoker. It’s a good idea for a small audience I think. If you’re in Boston DM me.
I mean I pay my house manager a fortune to clean my stove 5 days a week, why not clean the grills? I love it.
I just did this on my grill last week. Heat it up, shut it off, spray with oven cleaner, wait 20 minutes wipe it down. An hour total. Yeah I’m not paying $400 for that.
$400 might be a stretch – but I think I paid $150 for cleaning last year. It was a $1600 grill, so well worth it. The more expensive the service, the smaller your market. Pricing it right is super important.
No. I’m satisfied with scraping and brushing the insides, and using cleaner on the outsides. I don’t need it to be like new – the next time I use it after cleaning the food will drip juices and fats just like before.
Fuck no… 400 will buy a new grill
Great results. Hope you can find customers who appreciate your services.