Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect climbing hydrangea and supporting structure for deadwood, disease and points of attachment

• remove dead, damaged and crossing stems to open canopy and improve airflow

• reduce height or spread to an agreed size and tidy training ties or supports

• thin congested areas and remove growth that traps moisture against walls

• tidy and remove cuttings, sweep and leave site safe for the public and household members

• wear appropriate PPE and sanitise tools between plants where requested

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most pruning jobs for a single climbing hydrangea take 1–3 hours on site; larger, very dense or high plants requiring towers or scaffold can take a half day (4+ hours) or more

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• how many years' experience do you have pruning climbing hydrangeas and similar wall climbers

• when do you recommend pruning this plant to protect next season's flowers

• what access equipment is likely to be needed and are those costs included

• do you include green waste removal and will you produce a quote for disposals

• are you insured for working at height and for any potential damage to walls or trellis

• will you take before and after photos and provide a brief written scope of works

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear immediate working area of pots, furniture and fragile items

• reserve a parking space close to the gate if possible to avoid long carry distances

• point out fragile walls, ornamentation or listed‑building status before work starts

• confirm who is responsible for green waste and any additional disposal charges

• tell your tradie about neighbours, pets and access restrictions before they arrive