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Garden and driveway tidy-up

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01/10/25, 12:14

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Scope of Works

 

• remove leaves, loose debris and sweep driveway and paths

• trim back overhanging branches and cut back invasive shoots

• mow small lawn areas and tidy borders

• weed paving joints and flowerbeds; apply weedkiller if agreed

• clear moss and algae from hard surfaces; power‑wash available as an extra

• inspect and clear driveway drains; operatives use gloves and eye protection and will report contamination concerns such as ticks or rodent waste

 

Typical Cost

 

Charge Type

Low £

High £

Notes

Call-out / Minimum

£80

£120

First 30 min on site

Labour per hour

£40

£60

Typical per operative per hour

Materials

£0

£60

weedkiller, jointing sand, consumables

Disposal

£30

£120

green waste sacks or small skip collection

Extras (e.g. chipper, power‑wash, skip)

£60

£220

chipper hire, contractor power‑wash, skip hire or permits

TOTAL (most jobs come in here)

£150

£500

typical tidy‑up for a small to medium garden and driveway; larger jobs or hired equipment cost more

 

Time on Site

 

Most tidy‑ups take 1–3 hours for a small front garden and driveway; larger or heavily overgrown areas can take 4–8 hours or more depending on access, number of operatives and whether power‑washing or chipper/skip hire is needed

 

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

 

• Do you include green waste disposal and skip hire in the written quote?

• How many operatives will be on site and what estimated hours do you allow for my job?

• Is power‑washing included or charged as an extra and do you need a water supply on site?

• Do you hold public liability insurance and can you provide a copy or policy number?

• Will you need vehicle access, parking or a permit for a van or skip, and where would you place it?

• How do you protect delicate plants, paved surfaces and neighbouring property during work?

 

How to Avoid Surprises

 

• leave clear parking or arrange a permit for the tradie van

• confirm where green waste or a skip can be placed and check any communal rules

• tell the tradie about narrow gates, steps or low branches before the visit

• ensure access to a water supply and power socket if you want power‑washing

• secure pets and protect or move delicate pots and plants out of the work area

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