Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect boundaries, paths and seating for damage and trip hazards

• lawn care: mowing, edging and small turf repairs

• beds and borders: weeding, selective pruning and applying mulch or seasonal planting

• shrub and small tree pruning; identify larger tree work and recommend arborist if needed

• leaf clearance and clearing debris from paths, drains and soakaways

• check communal equipment (benches, bins, play surfaces), report safety issues and log work done

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most routine communal garden visits take 2–4 hours; larger estates, hedge or tree work or full clearances can take a day or more. Time depends on number of operatives, site size, ease of access, weather and whether waste removal or specialist equipment is required.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured for communal areas and what level of public liability cover do you carry?

• do you provide risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for works on communal land?

• will the quote include waste removal and an estimate for skip or uplift costs?

• how many operatives will attend and do you have arboricultural qualifications for tree work?

• how will you communicate with residents about access, noise and times of work?

• can you work to the management company's rules on hours and insurance requirements?

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm access arrangements and whether gates need fobs or keys

• reserve parking close to the site for vans and space for a skip if needed

• tell residents about noisy or obstructive work and the expected schedule

• check for underground services before any planting or digging

• arrange written permission from the management company or residents' association if required

• confirm representative on site who can approve extra works or sign off completed jobs