Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey and agree areas to clear in the front garden

• Cut back and remove overgrown shrubs, small trees and climbing plants

• Strip turf, pull up weeds and rake planting beds

• Clear leaves, moss and weed growth from paths and paved areas

• Collect, bag and remove green waste; separate recyclable material where possible

• Work using appropriate PPE and report suspected contamination or invasive plants for specialist treatment

• Flag up hazards such as buried services or Japanese knotweed and leave the area ready for landscaping or resurfacing

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typically 2–6 hours for a standard suburban front garden (around 20–50 m2). jobs with heavy paving, tree roots, restricted access, invasive plants or poor weather can take a day or more and may require specialist contractors

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you have public liability insurance and can you supply proof

• Is waste removal included and how will green waste be disposed of

• Will you identify invasive species or contaminated soil and what would you recommend next

• Do you need parking, driveway access or a skip permit and who arranges it

• Will power tools be used and will you need to block the footpath or notify neighbours

• What conditions would change the quote (hidden roots, paving removal, arborist works)

How to Avoid Surprises

• Confirm clear access and parking for the vehicle or skip drop

• Point out buried services, boundary cables, sheds or protected trees before work starts

• Tell the tradie about known invasive plants or any oil/chemical contamination

• Agree where waste will be left and whether collection is included in the price

• Check if permits, neighbour consent or working-at-height measures are needed for boundary walls or tall hedges