Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Mow and edge lawn and collect arisings

• Trim hedges and shrubs and remove clippings

• Weed beds, prune perennials and tidy borders

• Remove green waste and small bulky items, load into van and take to tip or recycling centre

• Sort recyclables and chargeable items and advise on skip hire for large clearances

• Clear paths and patios, sweep up and remove loose debris; use PPE for sharp or contaminated items

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small garden tidy with one van load of rubbish: 1–3 hours; medium job with hedge trimming and rubbish removal: 3–6 hours; large clearances or skip-required jobs: 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include restricted access, high volumes of waste, presence of hazardous materials, tree works and poor weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you a registered waste carrier and will you provide a waste transfer note

• What disposal method is included and are tipping fees charged separately

• Do you price by the hour, by van load or as a fixed clearance

• Will you supply a skip and is skip hire included in the quote

• Do you have public liability insurance and can you show a certificate

• How will you handle sharp or contaminated items and what PPE do you use

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear access to gates, garden paths and driveways and reserve parking if needed

• point out hazards such as buried irrigation, glass, nails or suspected asbestos before work starts

• remove or label valuable pots, bird baths and garden furniture in advance

• agree disposal method and tipping fees in writing and ask who provides the waste transfer note

• check for any tree preservation orders or council permits required for larger clearances