Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• remove tenant rubbish and fly-tipped items from the garden

• clear weeds and overgrown beds and trim borders

• mow, edge and tidy the lawn and remove arisings

• sweep and tidy patios, paths and hard surfaces; power-wash as an extra

• cut back shrubs and do low-level pruning to present the garden

• load and remove green waste and bagged rubbish for disposal; report any fence or gate damage

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small garden tidy 1–3 hours; average terraced rear garden 3–6 hours; larger clearances or heavy overgrowth 1–2 days. factors that extend time include volume of rubbish, need for skip hire, poor access or parking, number of operatives required and wet weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• what exactly is included in the price and what counts as an extra

• do you remove green waste and bulky items or should i arrange a skip

• how many operatives will attend and what time will you start and finish

• are you insured for property damage and public liability; can you provide a quote in writing

• how do you handle contamination (dog faeces, compost) and will operatives use ppe

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear access to the garden and let the trader know gate widths and steps

• arrange parking or permit close by for vehicles and tool transport

• tell the trader about pets, hazardous waste or any heavy/bulky items to avoid on-site surprises

• confirm who arranges disposal and skips and whether extra charges apply for large volumes

• check any tenancy end-clause or inventory requirements so cleaning meets the landlord or agent standard