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Garden tidying and tree trimming

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Survey garden and agree areas for tidying and tree work

• prune and trim small to medium trees and reshape hedges

• reduce overhang, remove deadwood and prune lower branches

• chip arisings and remove green waste or leave woodchip as requested

• clear borders, rake leaves and cut back perennials where agreed

• use appropriate PPE and safe working‑at‑height methods with ladders, ropes or MEWP if needed

• check for protected species and TPOs and advise on any required permissions

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£80

£120

First 30 min on site

Labour per hour

£45

£90

Qualified gardener/tree surgeon rates

Materials

£10

£80

Mulch, ties, sparing plant replacements

Disposal

£40

£180

Green waste removed by van or skip depending on volume

Extras (e.g. scaffolding)

£250

£700

MEWP or scaffolding hire for high or dangerous trees

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£180

£1,200

Small tidy to medium tree pruning; major works higher

 

Time on Site

 

Small garden tidy 1–3 hours, pruning a medium tree 2–6 hours, larger multi‑tree jobs 1 day or more; factors that extend time include tree height, restricted access, need for MEWP or scaffolding, protected species checks and poor weather

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• are you insured for public liability and tree work insurance?

• have you worked on trees with TPOs or in conservation areas and will you check the council records before work?

• will the quote be written and include disposal, materials and any MEWP hire costs?

• how will you access high branches and what safety measures will you use?

• is chipping included and do you remove all green waste or leave woodchip on site?

• what steps do you take to protect neighbours and check for nesting birds or other wildlife?

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• confirm parking or space for the van and where a skip or chipper can be sited

• tell the tradie about any TPOs, conservation area status or recent council notices

• move vehicles, fragile pots and garden furniture out of the work area

• keep pets secured and let the tradie know about hazards such as neighbours' fences or overhead cables

• agree disposal method and any extra charges for large volumes before work starts

• confirm start date and contingency for bad weather or restricted access

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