Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect hedge for health, dead wood and bird nests before work

• trim sides and top to agreed height and shape using trimmers and loppers

• reduce height or thin dense areas where needed when specified by the customer

• remove larger stems or dead wood with pruning saws; leave stumps as agreed

• chip arisings where possible and either remove, bag for green waste or leave woodchip on site as agreed

• use PPE and safe work at height measures for ladders; arrange scaffold for hedges over 3.5 m or where access is restricted

• tidy fence lines and hard surfaces and report any signs of disease or extensive rot

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most domestic beech hedge trims take 1–4 hours on site depending on length and height; very long runs or a major crown reduction can take a full day

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• have you worked with beech hedges of this height and run before

• can you confirm whether work will be in one visit and what is included in the price

• will you remove arisings and dispose of green waste or leave woodchip on site

• do you carry public liability insurance and can you supply a written quote

• will work be delayed for nesting birds and what evidence will you look for

• will you need to use scaffold or road/footpath permits for access

How to Avoid Surprises

• check for nesting season (March–August) and tell the tradie if you have seen nests

• clear a working area and keep gates unlocked so crew can move waste to a vehicle

• confirm parking or permit requirements for vans and any neighbouring access issues

• tell the tradie about hidden hazards such as buried services, wires or broken fence posts

• keep pets and children away from the work area while powered tools are used