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Garden pruning and weeding

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Remove weeds from beds, borders and paving, pulling roots where possible

• Prune shrubs and herbaceous perennials to shape and remove dead growth

• Trim hedges and neaten edges along paths and lawns

• Deadhead and clear spent growth, plus light tidy of borders and mulching if agreed

• Collect, bag and remove green waste or leave in agreed location for council pickup

• Report any diseased plants or pests and advise on follow-up work (no treatment without sign-off)

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call‑out / Minimum

£50

£90

First 30–60 minutes on site

Labour per hour

£30

£50

Skilled gardener rate; multiple labourers increase total

Materials

£10

£50

Compost, mulch, stakes or small plant replacements

Disposal

£10

£80

Green waste bagged for council or removed off-site; skip charges higher

Extras (e.g. stump grinding, steep access)

£60

£250

Specialist equipment or difficult access increases cost

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£120

£420

Typical tidy, prune and weed for a small–medium garden; larger or specialist jobs cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Typical durations: small tidy and weeding 1–2 hours, a medium prune and clear 2–4 hours, very overgrown or large gardens 1–2 days

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• Are you insured for public liability and waste removal

• What exactly is included in the quote — labour, disposal, materials and call‑out

• Will you use herbicides or other chemicals and can you provide COSHH/safety information

• How will green waste be handled and is there an extra disposal charge

• Do you need permission for any protected trees or to prune over a neighbour’s boundary

• Can you confirm start time, estimated duration and payment terms

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• ensure clear access and parking for a small van or trailer

• mark plants or areas to keep and point out fragile paving or buried services

• confirm whether green waste is to be removed off-site or left for council collection

• tell the tradie about pets, water taps and any gates that need unlocking

• mention nesting birds or protected trees before booking to avoid seasonal restrictions

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