Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• cut lawn to an agreed height with a rotary or cylinder mower depending on lawn condition

• trim hedges to agreed shape and height using hand shears or powered hedge trimmers

• strim edges and tackle corners or obstacles that mower cannot reach

• collect or blow clippings off paths and patios and bag green waste if requested

• remove larger cuttings to client-provided bin or take away for disposal at an extra charge

• tidy working area and secure tools before leaving

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical small front garden 30–60 minutes; medium garden 1–2 hours; large or overgrown gardens 3–6 hours or multiple visits. Time increases with tall hedges, steep or restricted access, dense overgrowth, and if waste needs collection and transport

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you include green waste removal in the quoted price

• are you insured and can you provide public liability cover details

• what equipment will you bring and do you use petrol or battery tools

• can you confirm hedge heights and finish before you start

• will you need access to a tap or electricity and is there a mains point nearby

• do you hold a waste carrier licence if you remove green waste from site

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear paths, toys and garden furniture from work areas and mark hideable items

• arrange parking or inform tradie of nearby permit restrictions for van access

• tell the tradie about irrigation pipes, buried services or fragile surfaces

• agree hedge heights, finish quality and waste removal before work starts

• secure pets indoors or in a safe area while machinery is running

• confirm any estate or council rules on working times and noise beforehand