Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Trim hedge to agreed height and shape

• reduce height where requested, including selective thinning

• remove cuttings, chip on site where possible and reload for disposal

• dispose of arisings by council uplift, skip or green‑waste haulage depending on job size

• protect nearby plants, fences and lawns during work

• check for nesting birds/ wildlife and advise on timing if nesting season is suspected

• wear PPE and handle any diseased material separately to avoid contamination

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical job: 1–6 hours depending on hedge length, height and density; full removals or long runs may take a day or more. Factors that extend time include hedges over 4 m, restricted access, nesting birds, diseased wood requiring separate handling and long distances to disposal point

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and do you carry public liability cover

• do you include disposal in the quote and how will arisings be removed

• how many operatives and how long do you estimate the job will take

• will you need scaffold, a cherry picker or traffic/pavement licence

• can you check for nesting birds and advise on best timing

• will you protect fences, paving and adjacent planting and how

How to Avoid Surprises

• ensure clear vehicle access and space for waste removal or a skip

• move garden furniture, ornaments and pots before work starts

• check boundary lines and neighbour access if trimming shared hedges

• confirm permits for working on or over pavements and notify neighbours if required

• secure pets indoors and keep children away from work area and chippers

• check for protected species or tree preservation orders and get permission if needed