Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey garden and hedges to assess length, condition and any access constraints

• trim hedges to the agreed height and shape using powered trimmers or hand shears

• cut back overgrown branches and prune small shrubs to sound growth

• collect and either bag or chip green waste and leave for composting or remove to disposal

• remove diseased wood and point out areas needing further attention or replacement planting

• use PPE and secure working-at-height equipment where ladders are required

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small hedge and lawn tidy 1–4 hours depending on length and site access. Larger hedges, multiple boundaries or jobs requiring chipper hire and team labour can take a full day or more and are extended by poor access, nesting season or additional disposal needs.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured for public liability and employers' liability

• do you provide written quotes and a clear start date

• how will you dispose of green waste and are disposal costs included

• will you use ladders, a cherry picker or hire extra access equipment

• do you check for nesting birds or other protected species before work

• what PPE do you use and how will you protect adjacent property and plants

How to Avoid Surprises

• check gate width, steps and narrow paths for equipment access

• reserve parking or arrange vehicle access for chipper or trailer

• point out underground services, irrigation heads and buried cables

• confirm whether clippings should be left for composting or taken off site

• keep pets secured and point out wildlife or nesting locations before work starts

• check local rules on working hours and avoid peak nesting season if possible