Where’s the job?

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

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