If your crew walks into customers' homes every day, shoe covers are a small cost that protects your reputation. Clean floors are the first thing a homeowner notices. This guide covers how many shoe covers a contractor needs, what they cost per job, and what to look for before you buy.
How many shoe covers does a contractor need?
Plan on one pair, which is two covers, per person per visit. A two-person crew that visits three homes a day uses about 12 covers a day. Over a five-day week that is about 60 covers, or around 3,000 covers in a year of steady work.
For a rough guide:
- Solo tradesperson, a few visits a week: a 100-pack or 200-pack covers months of work.
- Small crew with daily jobs: a 200-pack lasts a few weeks, so buying in larger quantities saves money and reorders.
- Full crews and busy seasons: a case of 1,000 covers covers 500 visits.
What do shoe covers cost per job?
Our Contractor Case holds 1,000 disposable covers (500 pairs) for $169.99. That works out to about $0.17 per cover, or roughly $0.34 per visit. Buying the same covers as five 200-packs costs $199.95, so the case is the cheaper way to stock a crew without opening a wholesale account. Shipping is free, and every case includes a pair of reusable waterproof covers for the jobs you return to again and again.
What to look for in contractor shoe covers
- Non-slip sole. Covers without grip are a hazard on hardwood, tile and wet floors. A non-skid sole matters more than thickness.
- Fit over work boots. Look for covers that stretch over boots rather than only over sneakers.
- Tear resistance. A cover that rips on the first step costs you a second pair and a bad first impression.
- Water resistance. Wet driveways and muddy walkways are part of the job.
- A guarantee. Our Tear-Free Promise means that if a cover tears, send us a photo and we refund the whole box it came from. No return needed.
Disposable or reusable?
Disposable covers are fastest on and off between jobs, which is why most crews keep a box in the truck. Reusable covers work well for repeat customers, since you can wash them and wear them again. Many contractors use both.
Ordering for a larger team
If you need more than one case at a time, or regular reorders, apply for a wholesale account for volume pricing.