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Lawn mowing and border clearing

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Mow lawn to an agreed height using a rotary or cylinder mower

• Edge lawn and trim around borders, paths and fences with a strimmer

• Clear borders by pulling weeds, removing dead growth and tidying soil edges

• Collect and remove cuttings and green waste or bag up to leave as requested

• Prune small shrubs and do light shaping of border plants where agreed

• Use PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection for petrol tools) and check for buried services or hazards

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£40

£70

First 30–45 minutes on site for small gardens

Labour per hour

£30

£55

Per operative; more for two-person teams

Materials

£0

£30

Fuel, consumables, small plant materials or herbicide if requested

Disposal

£15

£60

Green waste removal or skip charges for larger loads

Extras (e.g. equipment hire)

£0

£80

Hire of specialist kit or extra labour for very overgrown areas

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£70

£300

Small lawn and border tidy-ups typically £70–£150; larger or overgrown jobs with disposal up to £300

 

Time on Site

 

Small lawn and tidy borders: 30–60 minutes; average suburban garden with a few borders: 1–2 hours; overgrown gardens, multiple borders or bulk green waste removal: half-day (3–4 hours) up to a full day

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• Are you insured and do you have public liability cover for working on my property

• What equipment will you bring and do you charge for hire or fuel

• Do you remove green waste and what are the disposal charges or options

• How many operatives will attend and do you charge extra for a second person

• Are there any additional charges for steep slopes, narrow access, or parking restrictions

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• Give clear access details including gate widths, steps and any parking restrictions

• Reserve a parking space or confirm permit arrangements to avoid parking charges

• Point out buried services, sprinkler heads and irrigation lines before work starts

• Secure or confine pets and children while machinery is in use

• Agree disposal: leave cuttings, bag up or remove and confirm any extra charge

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