Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect trees and garden areas to assess debris type and volume

• cordon work area and apply basic health-and-safety measures such as barriers and signage

• manually collect and gather branches, leaves and loose vegetation

• cut larger branches into manageable lengths using chainsaw and chipper where safe

• load and remove arisings to a vehicle, skip or chip for transfer to a green waste facility

• tidy site and sweep affected hard surfaces; leave woodchip where agreed

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small garden debris removals take 1–3 hours; larger tree clearances or multiple heavy branches typically take 4–8 hours or a full day depending on access, number of operatives, use of a chipper or stump grinder, and distance to disposal point

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you covered by public liability insurance and can you provide policy details

• what waste carrier or disposal method will you use and is disposal included in the price

• how many operatives and what equipment will you bring (chipper, chainsaw, stump grinder)

• will you need permission for road-side parking, a skip or traffic management

• can you provide a written quote breaking down labour, disposal and any extras

• do you check for protected trees (TPOs) and handle necessary paperwork

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a parking space close to the garden and confirm vehicle access before arrival

• mark fragile plants, underground services and boundary features that must be protected

• arrange for children and pets to be kept away from the work area

• check whether the tree is protected (TPO) or in a conservation area and have any permits ready

• agree disposal method and confirm whether chippings will be left on site or removed