Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• clear vegetation and remove cuttings and green waste

• prune shrubs and trees, trim hedges and shape borders

• repair or replace turf, reseed bare patches and lay new turf areas

• create or refresh beds with topsoil, compost and mulch

• remove or relay small paving areas and re-level paths

• repair or install fencing, edging and basic timber structures

• dispose of arisings and leave site tidy; use PPE when handling chemicals or contaminated soil

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Routine maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning) typically 2–4 hours; a medium garden overhaul (re‑turfing, new beds, light paving) typically 1–3 days depending on size and complexity. Factors that extend time include poor access, bad weather, need for specialist machinery or tree surgery, and discovering hidden rot or services

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and can you provide certificates

• does the quote include labour, materials, haulage and VAT

• how will you remove waste and where will it be taken

• will you use herbicides or pesticides and what PPE/protections are used

• do you provide a written schedule and a start/completion date

• will any work need planning consent or neighbour permission

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm access width, gate height and any steps for machinery

• agree parking or loading space and whether permits are needed

• point out buried services before any digging

• set expectations for waste storage and skip placement

• secure pets and let the team know about neighbours or restricted hours

• expect extra costs for bad weather, hidden rot or asbestos in old sheds and confirm PPE/contamination handling