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Garden clearance and maintenance

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• clear green waste, small branches and general debris and load for removal

• trim and tidy hedges, prune shrubs and small trees (up to 3m) with appropriate safety measures

• mow and edge lawns, remove weeds from beds and borders

• clear patios, paths and drains of moss and debris and sweep up waste

• supply and spread mulch, topsoil or turf where agreed (materials charged separately)

• dispose of waste at licensed facilities and provide waste transfer details on request

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£80

£120

first 30–45 minutes on site

Labour per hour

£40

£65

per operative; two-person teams cost more

Materials

£10

£300

topsoil, mulch, turf or plants depending on scope

Disposal / skip hire

£40

£300

depends on volume and access, includes licensed disposal

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£60

£450

power washing, specialist tree work or scaffolding if needed

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£180

£900

typical tidy-up to medium clearance; large jobs cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Small tidy-up: 1–3 hours, medium clearance with waste removal: half a day to 1 day, large overgrown gardens or multiple skips: 1–3 days. factors that extend time include restricted access, large trees needing specialist work, bulky waste, protected species or bad weather

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• are you insured for public liability and do you hold waste carrier registration

• will you provide a written quote that includes waste disposal and materials

• how many operatives and what equipment will be on site

• can you confirm where waste/skip will be placed and any extra skip charges

• do you need permission for tree works or access to side/rear gardens

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• ensure clear access to the garden and move vehicles off the drive

• point out gates, narrow paths, steps or low-hanging wires before work starts

• check for protected trees, nesting birds or other wildlife that may delay work

• confirm parking, permit needs or agreed skip placement with your neighbours

• secure pets and cover delicate plants before work begins

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