Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect extent of weeds and ivy on borders, walls, fences, gutters and roof edges

• identify invasive species and any plants to retain or protected trees

• cut back and remove ivy from hard surfaces and structures and trim where it meets roofs or gutters

• hand weed borders, remove roots and runners, and spot‑treat regrowth with targeted herbicide if agreed

• clear cut material, bag green waste and dispose or leave for council collection as requested

• use PPE and follow safe handling for any chemical treatment to avoid contamination of ponds or borders

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most garden weeding and ivy removal jobs take 1–4 hours depending on garden size, density and access; extensive or high‑level ivy can take a day or longer.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Have you removed ivy from similar walls/rooflines before and can you show examples

• Will you use chemicals and how will you protect ponds, borders and pets

• Do you carry public liability insurance and what level does it cover for working at height

• Will you remove debris and how do you charge for disposal or skip hire

• Will you need scaffolding or elevated access and how does that affect the estimate

• Do you offer a follow‑up visit or advice on preventing regrowth and at what cost

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear access to borders, walls and the rear of the property

• tell the tradie about ponds, buried services or fragile surfaces before work starts

• reserve nearby parking or let them know restrictions to avoid delays

• keep children and pets away from treated areas and store chemicals safely

• agree disposal method upfront and whether green waste is left or taken away

• check for boundaries, neighbour consent for shared walls and any conservation restrictions