Weed Control and Removal Costs

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01/10/25, 16:19

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Assessment & plan – identify weed types (annual, perennial, invasive); measure affected areas; check for pets or edible plants.
Mechanical removal – hand‑pull, hoe or fork out annuals; dig out perennial tap‑roots; edge beds for neatness.
Targeted chemical treatment – apply selective lawn herbicide or systemic glyphosate to drives and beds, using low‑drift nozzles and COSHH documentation.
Mulch or membrane install (if specified) – lay bark, gravel or woven fabric to suppress regrowth.
Spot‑treat follow‑up – revisit stubborn patches, reseed bare soil, advise on after‑care.
Waste handling – bag weeds for your green bin or haul to licensed green‑waste facility; leave treatment record sheet.

Charge type	Low £	High £	Notes
Call‑out / minimum	30	60	One‑off or first visit minimum
Labour per hour	25	45	Independent vs. agency gardener rates
Materials (herbicide, mulch, membrane)	10	60	Selective or systemic herbicide £8‑£30; mulch/membrane extra
Disposal	0	40	Free if using your council green bin; licensed haul‑away otherwise
Extras (invasive species report, repeat visits)	50	250	Japanese knotweed monitoring, monthly return treatments
TOTAL (most jobs come in here)	100	350	Typical 150 – 300 m² garden, single visit or first treatment cycle

Small beds / patio joints (<100 m²): 30 – 60 minutes.
Average garden (150 – 300 m²): 1 – 2 hours.
Large plot or heavy infestation: 2 – 4 hours.
Extra time drivers: dense ground‑cover plants, steep banks, weather delaying chemical drying, or separate waste‑tip journeys.

Which herbicide products will you use and are they safe for pets and children once dry?
Do you hold PA1/PA6 pesticide licences and public‑liability insurance?
Is green‑waste disposal included or charged separately?
How many follow‑up visits will be needed and at what cost?
Will you supply mulch or membrane and what warranty is there on weed suppression?
How will you protect nearby ornamentals or vegetables from spray drift?
Are parking, congestion or travel fees itemised in the quote?

Access & parking: reserve a bay near the gate; clear 750 mm path for wheelbarrows.
Identify problem weeds early: photograph invasive species so the gardener brings compliant chemicals.
Notify about pets & ponds: some herbicides are toxic to aquatic life—flag water features.
Check council green‑waste policy: know weight limits and permit costs if the gardener uses your bin.
Weather window: schedule treatment when 24 h of dry weather is likely; rain can wash off herbicide and require a chargeable revisit.
Written quote: include call‑out, labour, materials, disposal and planned follow‑ups to keep the job within the £100 – £350 range above.