Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• remove loose rubbish, abandoned tenant items and fly‑tipped waste from the garden

• mow and edge lawn, strim overgrown areas and cut back low-level vegetation

• prune shrubs and tidy borders, remove dead plants and prepare beds for replanting

• basic surface repairs and cleaning: sweep paths, jet wash patios or decks where requested (equipment hire extra)

• remove and dispose of green waste and small bulky items to local tip or arrange skip collection

• assess contamination or hazards (dog fouling, sharps, heavy fly‑tipping) and use PPE; report any specialist clearance needed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small post‑tenancy tidy 1–3 hours; average garden clearance 2–6 hours; large or heavy clearances can take 1–2 days. time increases with severe overgrowth, fly‑tipping, restricted access, required specialist clearance (sharps/arborist) or poor weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• what exactly is included in the written quote (weeding, mowing, pruning, power wash)

• who is responsible for green waste and bulky disposal and what is the charge

• do you hold public liability insurance and a waste carrier licence (ask to see details)

• will you need keys, gate codes or parking permits and how will access be arranged

• are there any likely extras (skip hire, heavy plant, arborist) and how are they charged

• how will you manage contamination risks (dog fouling, sharps) and will specialist clearance be quoted separately

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear access routes and leave gates unlocked or supply codes and keys

• reserve a parking space close to the property or confirm permit arrangements

• point out hazards, sharps or hazardous waste before work starts and agree who arranges specialist removal

• confirm who supplies materials and whether new turf/topsoil is included

• check communal or estate rules on working times and skip placement

• provide access to water/electric if power washing is requested and agree contingency for wet weather