Mike AndesFounder, Augusta Lawn Care and Homeworks · Founder of Homeworks and Augusta Lawn Care

I Spent $100K on Vans to Mow Lawns

30 Sept 2026 · 0 min

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In this YouTube video, Mike Andes outlines his plan to launch a $1 million lawn‑care operation within a year using two fully‑outfitted cargo vans as mobile service hubs. He details the $100,000 capital outlay: $40,000 for two 2026 Ram ProMaster 2500 vans, $5,000 for custom aluminum ramps that let mowers drive directly into the van beds, $1,000 for a vapor‑barrier installation in the cab, and $3,000 for a vinyl wrap that brands the vehicles. Andes explains how the van configuration enables rapid deployment of equipment, reduces overhead, and supports a scalable service model, positioning the investment as the foundation for rapid revenue growth to the $1 M target.

I'm building a $1 million lawn care business in 1 year, and I'm doing it completely out of these vans. These 2 vans cost me $100,000. $40,000 for the vans themselves, Promaster 2500. $5,000 for these aluminum ramps that allow us to drive our mowers right in the back of the bed. And $1,000 for those bad boys. Those are the vapor barrier for the cab. And the last $3,000 is just about to be put installed, and that is the vinyl wrap. It's gonna look purdy.