Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect hedge lines and identify species, deadwood and diseased sections

• Trim and shape hedges to agreed height and line using hand tools and powered shears

• Prune overhanging branches and remove larger deadwood, cutting to safe growth points

• Tidy edges, strim understorey and clear paths and driveways

• Collect, chip or bag arisings and remove green waste or leave chippings to reuse as mulch

• Work using PPE (eye, hand and hearing protection), check ladders/scaffold for safety and advise on follow‑up repairs

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small front hedge 30–60 minutes; typical domestic hedge 1–3 hours; combined garden maintenance (mowing, weeding, pruning) 3–6 hours or a full day for larger properties. Factors that extend time include hedge height and length, restricted access, nesting birds (March–August), bad weather, requirement for scaffolding or extra operatives and large‑volume disposal

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and employer's liability and can you show certificates

• Will you check for nesting birds and delay work if active nests are found

• Is disposal of cuttings included or charged separately and how will waste be removed

• Do you provide a written quote showing call‑out, labour, materials and VAT

• What equipment and how many operatives will attend; will you need scaffold or a cherry‑picker for high hedges

• Can you supply references or photos of recent similar jobs

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear cars, bikes and garden furniture from the work area

• Mark boundaries and point out protected or ornamental plants to avoid accidental removal

• Tell the tradie about buried services, CCTV cables or hidden taps before work starts

• Arrange parking or a loading/unloading space close to the garden to avoid delays

• Secure pets and keep children away from work area while powered tools are used

• If work is during bird nesting season (March–August) agree on checks and possible delays up front