Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect bushes and hedging to agree extent of work

• trim and shape bushes to agreed height and line

• remove dead or diseased growth and thin congested centres

• cuttings collected and removed or left in agreed area for composting

• tidy edges and pathways and sweep up debris

• use ladders or lightweight access where required; PPE worn and contamination handled if pests or mould are found

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small front garden or single bush: 1–2 hours; medium hedges or multiple bushes: 2–4 hours; factors that extend time include heavy overgrowth, nesting birds, difficult access requiring extra equipment, or additional pruning and clearing work

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured for public liability and can you provide a certificate

• have you worked with this species/size of bush before and can you show before/after photos

• do you include disposal in the quote or will I be charged extra for green waste

• are there any seasonal restrictions (nesting birds) that might delay work

• will you need power or water on site and do you provide your own tools and fuel

• can you provide a written estimate that breaks down labour, disposal and extras

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm parking or vehicle access close to the garden

• tell the tradie about any fragile paving, hidden services or boundary disputes

• check for nesting birds between March and August and agree alternative timing if needed

• agree beforehand whether cuttings are removed, left for compost or placed in a heap for council collection

• advise of pets and secure gates so the crew can work safely