Garden clearing and tree trimming
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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• survey the garden and trees to identify hazards, protected species and access issues
• prune and crown reduce trees to specified heights, remove deadwood and thin crowns
• remove small trees or sections of larger trees, including sectional dismantling where necessary
• chip arisings and grind minor stumps or leave stumps for separate disposal if requested
• clear overgrowth, remove garden waste to a skip or take to recycling centre as agreed
• set up safety zones, use ropework or access platforms for working at height and wear PPE
• tidy and sweep access paths, leave site safe and report any potential follow‑up work
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £80 | £130 | First 30–60 min on site |
Labour per hour | £45 | £85 | skilled arborist rates; 2 workers typical for larger jobs |
Materials | £0 | £120 | mulch, ties, protective fencing and consumables |
Disposal | £60 | £350 | skip hire or haulage costs depend on volume and access |
Extras (e.g. access, machinery) | £120 | £450 | cherry picker, scaffold, specialist ropework or traffic management if required |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £180 | £1,200 | most small tidy jobs to medium tree work fall in this range; large removals cost more |
Time on Site
small garden clearance or light pruning 1–3 hours; single medium tree prune or small removal 2–6 hours; multiple trees or large removals 1–3 days depending on access, number of operatives and need for specialist kit
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• are you insured for public liability and employer’s liability and can you show the certificates
• what qualifications and experience do you and your team have for tree work (eg nptc/arboricultural certificates)
• will the quote include labour, materials, chipper work and disposal or are those extra
• how will you protect lawn, drives, fences and nearby plants during work
• do you check for protected species (eg nesting birds or bats) and will you delay work if found
• what is the expected timescale and payment schedule and do you provide a written quote
How to Avoid Surprises
• clear a working area and confirm a vehicle parking spot or agree on vehicular access
• point out underground services, drains, garden features and boundaries before work starts
• ask about waste removal method and where chips/stumps will be left or taken
• tell the tradie about pets, neighbours with shared boundaries and any restricted access times
• check whether planning, highways or conservation consents are needed for larger tree work
• agree a written quote, start date and a contact for site issues to reduce day‑of surprises
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