Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect lawn, borders and planting to identify weeds, moss, bare patches and diseased growth

• mow lawn to agreed height, edge borders and clear clippings

• trim hedges, shrubs and low branches including shaping and removal of deadwood

• prune select perennials and tidy borders, leaving planting-ready areas as agreed

• remove cuttings and green waste to garden waste sack or vehicle and dispose or compost as instructed

• apply seed, feed, mulch or spot weed treatment if requested using PPE and approved products

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most domestic lawn and plant trimming jobs take 1–4 hours depending on garden size and how overgrown it is; larger gardens or jobs requiring high-reach equipment can take a full day

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured and what levels of public liability cover do you carry

• what exactly is included in the price (mowing, edging, trimming, disposal, materials)

• do you charge per hour or offer a fixed quote and is there a call-out fee

• how will green waste be disposed of and are there additional skip charges

• will any work involve chemicals and what PPE and neighbour safety measures do you use

• are there any seasonal constraints (nesting birds) or permissions needed for boundary hedges

How to Avoid Surprises

• confirm parking and clear access to the garden for tools and vehicles

• tell the tradie about water or electricity availability on site if needed for equipment

• move vehicles, toys and garden furniture out of the work area and secure pets

• flag any protected plants, boundaries with neighbours and known underground services

• agree disposal method and any extra charges for skips or machinery before work starts