Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey the site, check access, boundary lines and look for nesting birds or protected species

• cut back and shape bushes to the agreed size and remove crossing or dead growth

• prune to industry good practice to avoid damage and promote regrowth

• chip branches on site where safe and practical or bag and remove arisings

• offer stump grinding or full stump removal as an extra if required

• tidy borders, sweep paths and leave site broom-clean; recycle chippings as mulch if agreed

• use appropriate PPE and contain debris to avoid contamination of lawns and drains

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical duration 1–4 hours for a small front or back garden; larger plots, long hedgerows or multiple bushes can take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include restricted access, large volumes of arisings, required stump grinding, nesting bird checks, TPO investigations and bad weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured and do you carry public liability cover for garden work and waste removal?

• Will you chip on site or remove arisings and what are the disposal charges?

• Is stump grinding included or quoted separately and what depth do you grind to?

• How will you manage nesting birds, bats or other protected wildlife if found?

• What protections will you use for lawns, fences and neighbouring property?

• Do you have a waste carrier licence and can you provide a written quote with disposal details?

How to Avoid Surprises

• measure gate and path widths and tell the tradie about any tight access points

• arrange parking close to the work area or confirm a loading point for tools and waste

• clear vehicles, toys and potted plants from the work area before the visit

• tell the tradie about nesting birds, bats or TPOs so timing can be planned

• confirm whether you want chippings left as mulch or taken away

• ensure pets are secured and provide mains power access if the chipper requires it