Tree and indoor plant quotation
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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• Inspect trees and indoor plants to assess health, structural defects, root issues and signs of disease
• Provide a written quotation listing recommended work, safety measures and any required permissions
• Prune, crown reduce or reshape trees and perform light trimming, pruning and re-potting for indoor plants
• Remove small trees or problematic plants and offer stump grinding where requested
• Re-pot or transplant indoor plants, replace compost, stakes and supports as needed
• Remove arisings, chip where possible and clear work area; note disposal costs in the quote
• Arrange permits or advice for protected trees (TPOs) or where neighbour access is required
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Call‑out / Minimum | £90 | £150 | Covers first 30–60 minutes, call‑out fee may be waived against full job |
Labour per hour | £50 | £85 | Skilled arborist or horticulturist rates; larger crews cost more |
Materials | £10 | £250 | Pots, compost, plants, fertiliser and replacement supports vary by project |
Disposal | £40 | £220 | Green waste by volume, or skip/hire costs for large removals |
Extras (e.g. scaffolding, cherry picker) | £150 | £900 | Access equipment or traffic management for roadside trees can add significant cost |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £180 | £1,400 | Small indoor plant work at the low end; larger tree removals or jobs requiring access equipment at the high end |
Time on Site
Small indoor plant assessments and light servicing usually take 30–60 minutes; standard garden tree pruning or small removals 2–6 hours; large tree removals or jobs needing scaffolding or a cherry picker can take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include difficult access, nesting birds (seasonal), requiring road closures, and unexpected decay or root problems
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• Are you fully insured for public liability and employer's liability and what are the policy limits
• Do you have experience with the species and conditions on my site and can you provide references or photos of similar work
• Will you need council consent or is the tree subject to a tree preservation order (TPO)
• How will you access the tree or indoor plant area and what protection will you use for floors and furniture
• How will arisings be dealt with — chipping, removal, or left on site — and what are the disposal costs
• What safety measures and PPE will you use, and do you provide aftercare advice for newly planted or repotted specimens
How to Avoid Surprises
• Check access for vans, chippers and a possible cherry picker and reserve parking or permits if needed
• Tell the tradie about nests, hidden services, garden cables and any underground tanks or roots
• Agree in writing what will be removed, what will be chipped and what you expect to be taken away
• Expect working‑at‑height costs if scaffolding or a cherry picker is required and factor that into the budget
• Contain pets and clear indoor plant areas and fragile items before work starts
• Check with neighbours and your council for TPOs or permit requirements before work begins
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