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Front and back garden maintenance

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• Mow lawn and tidy edges

• Trim and shape hedges and shrubs

• Weed beds, remove invasive growth and tidy borders

• Clear leaves, sweep paths and unblock drains/gullies where safe to do so

• Prune small trees and remove dead wood (with PPE and safe working practices)

• Plant seasonal bedding, lay turf or apply top dressing as requested

• Collect and remove green waste, or load to customer‑arranged skip

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£60

£120

First 30–60 min on site

Labour per hour

£30

£55

Per operative; half/full day rates may apply

Materials

£10

£180

Plants, turf, topsoil, mulch and fertiliser

Disposal

£20

£120

Green waste collection or tip fees, varies by volume

Extras (e.g. stump grinding, chipper hire)

£40

£400

Specialist plant hire or stump removal

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£120

£650

Typical single‑visit front or back garden maintenance; larger or specialist jobs cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Most routine front or back garden maintenance visits take 1–4 hours depending on garden size and condition; larger clearances, turfing or planting can take a full day or more. Factors that extend time include heavy overgrowth, high volumes of green waste, restricted access, poor weather and the need for specialist plant or multiple operatives

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• Are you insured for public liability and accidental damage

• What does the call‑out fee cover and how do you charge for time over the minimum

• Do you supply plants, turf and materials or should I provide them

• Will you remove green waste and how is disposal charged

• Do you need water or electricity on site and where should I arrange access

• What PPE and measures do you use for ticks, sharp tools and safe working at height

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• Ensure clear access and a nearby parking space for the van or small plant

• Point out hidden services, sprinkler systems and boundary lines before work starts

• Secure pets and children away from the work area

• Agree green waste removal method and any skip or tipping charges in advance

• Confirm if working‑at‑height equipment or permits are needed for tall hedges or trees

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