Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Agree line and level with homeowner and mark out the edge

• remove a strip of turf and excavate a trench to the required depth

• install chosen edging (steel, aluminium, timber, stone or plastic) and fix to ground using spikes, concrete or mortar as specified

• cut and join sections for clean joints and ensure consistent height and fall

• backfill and compact surrounding ground and leave site tidy

• remove arisings and dispose of waste as agreed and use PPE when handling turf/soil

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small to medium domestic lawn edging installs take 2–6 hours; long runs, curved layouts or stone/brick edging can take 1–2 days. Factors that extend duration include poor access, very hard ground, buried services, extensive ground preparation and wet weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• have you installed this type of edging before and can you show photos of similar work

• which fixing method and material do you recommend for my garden and why

• will you check for underground services before digging and do you carry detection equipment

• what guarantee do you provide for workmanship and materials and is it written

• what is included in the quote (materials, disposal, reinstatement) and what might be extra

• what access, parking or permits do you need and will disruption to neighbours be required

How to Avoid Surprises

• check for and mark underground services or ask the tradie to arrange a locate

• clear furniture, planters and vehicles from the area to allow access

• agree where spoil and materials will be stored and how waste will be removed

• make parking or permit arrangements known in advance to avoid delays

• secure pets and keep children away from the work area