Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Cut grass to an agreed height using a cylinder or rotary mower depending on lawn size

• strim edges, paths and around obstacles and tidy up grass lines

• remove or bag cuttings (collection) or mulch and leave on lawn if requested

• spot-treat or pull weeds from beds, paving and borders; chemical treatment discussed and agreed in advance

• clear clippings from paths/drives and remove green waste to a skip or garden waste bin where required

• wear PPE (gloves, eye protection); advise on hazardous plants (hogweed) and on handling contaminated waste

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small gardens take 30 minutes–1 hour; medium gardens 1–2 hours. time increases for overgrown lawns, lots of edging, chemical weed treatments or when multiple operatives are needed

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you include collection and disposal of cuttings or is that extra

• what machinery will you use and will you bring battery or petrol equipment

• do you treat weeds chemically and what products do you use

• are you insured and can you provide evidence of public liability cover

• will you point out any issues (drain covers, molehills, broken paving) that affect work before starting

• do you need water or power on site and are there any access restrictions we should know about

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear gates/paths and secure pets so work can progress without delays

• tell the tradie about access limitations, steep slopes or narrow side passages in advance

• agree whether cuttings are to be left, bagged or taken away and who pays disposal fees

• confirm if chemicals will be used and check for children, pets or protected plants before treatment

• provide parking or drop-off space for equipment to avoid call-out extras and delays