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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