Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Trim hedges to agreed height and shape using hand tools or powered hedge cutters

• prune shrubs and small trees, removing dead wood and crossing branches

• mow and edge lawns, clear moss and strim overgrown areas where needed

• clear borders and paved areas of weeds and debris, sweep paths and patios

• collect, bag and remove green waste or load into customer skip depending on instruction

• use appropriate PPE and tool guards; confirm if plants may be contaminated or require special handling

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small garden tidy and trim takes 1–3 hours; medium jobs 3–6 hours and large or overgrown gardens can take a day or more. factors that extend time include access constraints, number of cuts, need for a chipper or skip and weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured for public liability and waste removal?

• how will green waste be disposed and is that included in the quote?

• what extra charges apply for overgrown areas, stumps or hazardous trees?

• do you provide a written estimate and confirm start/finish times?

• will you use pesticides or herbicides and can you provide safety information?

• can you provide references or before/after photos of similar jobs?

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear access and leave gates unlocked or provide key instructions

• confirm parking arrangements or permits for the van

• tell the tradie about protected plants, services or neighbours boundaries

• agree who supplies materials like mulch or new plants before work starts

• secure pets and note any health/safety hazards such as ivy or wasp nests

• check if local council rules restrict hedge height or tree work