Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Carry out a site inspection and risk assessment of the garden and access

• Mow lawn and tidy edges

• Trim hedges and shape shrubs and collect cuttings

• Prune small trees and remove deadwood (work to about 3 m unless quoted separately)

• Weed beds and apply spot herbicide where agreed with PPE and COSHH measures

• Planting or mulching to brief and light bed preparation

• Clear green waste and either remove from site or stack for council collection as agreed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical garden maintenance or tidy-up: 1–3 hours. Larger clearances, replanting or extensive pruning can take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include very overgrown areas, poor access or narrow gates, wet weather, need for specialist tree work or time to remove waste

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and do you hold a waste carriers' licence?

• Can you provide a clear written quote showing labour, materials and disposal costs?

• Do you use herbicides and can you supply COSHH info and re-entry advice?

• Who will remove green waste and are disposal charges included?

• Will you work alone or bring a second person for larger jobs and is there an extra charge?

• Do you need permission for tree works (TPOs) or will you check local restrictions?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Check gate width and ramp/steps so equipment or a skip can get in

• Confirm parking nearby or where tradespeople can load/unload

• Secure pets and clear area of children and fragile items

• Point out outside taps and mains power or provide access to power if needed

• Tell neighbours if noisy work or spraying is planned and check for any local rules or TPOs