Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect site and agree boundaries, access and any constraints

• Trim hedges and shrubs to agreed height and shape and remove cuttings

• Dig out beds or remove turf to agreed depth and prepare spoil for removal

• Reduce small tree crowns or remove small lower limbs where agreed (no large felling)

• Load and remove green waste or arrange skip/collection and tidy the site

• Use PPE and basic protection for surrounding plants and structures

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small hedge trim 1–3 hours; digging out a bed or removing turf in a small to medium garden 3–8 hours. Factors that extend time: tree size and root work, poor access, buried services, extra waste or weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you have public liability insurance and can I see details

• What exactly is included in the quote and what would be extra

• How will you dispose of green waste and are skip fees included

• Will you need to block parking or use a driveway and for how long

• Do you need to locate buried services before digging and who arranges this

How to Avoid Surprises

• Give clear access and a place to park near the work area

• Tell the tradie about buried services, septic tanks or irrigation lines

• Clear fragile pots and furniture and secure pets inside

• Agree in writing what will be removed and what will remain

• Ask about required permits for working at height or on shared property if relevant