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Garden mowing and tidying

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• mow lawn to an even height using appropriate equipment

• trim edges and strim around paths, beds and fences

• collect and remove grass cuttings and light green waste

• rake leaves, clear debris from borders and sweep hard surfaces

• prune small shrubs and remove minor dead growth (not major structural pruning)

• wear PPE and follow safe working-at-height procedures where needed

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£50

£90

first 30–45 minutes on site

Labour per hour

£35

£55

per gardener; two-person teams cost more

Materials

£0

£40

mulch, seed or small plants if supplied

Disposal

£20

£60

green waste bags or small skip per load

Extras (e.g. hedge trimming at height, specialist equipment)

£60

£180

tall hedges, chainsaw work or hire of specialist plant

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£90

£260

most standard lawn mow and tidy jobs (up to about 2 hours)

 

Time on Site

 

Most small front or back gardens: 45 minutes–1.5 hours; average suburban gardens: 1–2 hours; larger or very overgrown plots: 3–5 hours or more. Factors that extend time include dense overgrowth, multiple waste loads, restricted access, additional pruning, and wet weather

 

Questions to ask your tradie

 

• can you provide a written quote showing call-out, hourly rate and disposal fees?

• how many people will attend and what equipment will you bring?

• do you remove green waste and do you charge per bag or per load?

• will you need access to my water or electricity and is there any extra charge for that?

• how do you handle unexpected issues like hidden debris, pest nests or badly damaged turf?

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• clear access and make parking available close to the gate

• move vehicles, children’s toys and fragile items off work areas

• secure or confine pets before the team arrives

• tell the tradie about underground sprinklers, cables or hidden debris

• confirm who takes green waste and whether extra disposal charges apply

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