Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Survey grassed area, access points and any obstacles

• mow and strim long grass and cut back encroaching vegetation from paths and borders

• remove arisings by bagging, loading to a skip or taking to green‑waste depending on your choice

• treat and clear patches of weeds and moss when agreed, or prepare for turfing/overseeding if requested

• dispose of or compost green waste and provide waste transfer details on request

• use PPE and follow basic contamination handling for faeces or hazardous debris encountered

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small lawns typically 1–2 hours; medium gardens 3–5 hours; very overgrown or large areas 1–2 days depending on crew size. Factors that extend time include poor access, wet or boggy ground, lots of waste to remove, and the need for specialist equipment or multiple operatives

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and can you provide public liability details

• how will arisings be removed and is waste removal included in the quote

• what equipment will you use and will that incur extra hire costs

• do you handle contaminated material (dog faeces, syringes) and how is that charged

• will you leave the area ready for turfing/overseeding and are follow‑up visits available

• can you provide a written quote with payment terms and any guarantees

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure gate and path access for equipment and tell the tradie about narrow or steep routes

• check parking close to the site or reserve a space to avoid delivery delays

• move toys, pots and furniture off the grass before arrival to speed work

• disclose any contamination, buried hazards or irrigation pipework so the tradie can plan safely

• agree waste removal method and where a skip can be placed if needed