The business started slowly in March 2020 with the junk removal and bin rentals, then suddenly the Pandemic hit and everything shut down. We were still getting calls but decided to sit it out even though we were deemed essential until we had time to assess the situation. At the end of April we opened back up with strict safety protocols in place, masks, hand sanitizer, distancing and making sure clients were not in rooms or the houses when we cleaned them out. We also made sure that windows were open for better airflow when in properties for longer periods.
In May things really heated up because everybody was at home doing reno’s and clearing spaces etc. Junk volume doubled from the previous year and the bin rentals were also seeing an increase – work was really hectic. As the Summer approached calls for landscaping were coming in quick and scheduling became an issue, working late and over the weekend became the norm to get the projects finished. The landscaping team worked back to back jobs from back yard rebuilds, sod laying, building driveways and block patios. The team certainly got fit over the Summer.
As usual once the Fall hit and the landscaping came to a stop the junk removal and bins went crazy again with everybody wanting to get things done before the Winter. We worked right through till the end of November with the better weather.
All in 2020 was very distributive but one of the best years Cully’s has seen so far. We continued to contribute back to the community lowering prices where we could and sometimes offering our services for free to help people out due to the circumstances around Covid. We found even in trying times the people of Lethbridge were very positive with a great attitude – we are so lucky to be working in such a great community as Lethbridge. As Winter approaches the team can now have a nice rest as we gently tick over in time to start all over again at the beginning of March 2021.