Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Walk the garden and agree scope with you (areas to clear and items to keep)

• Cut back and remove shrubs, small trees and overgrown borders

• Remove turf, weeds and green waste; chip arisings where appropriate

• Dismantle and remove agreed structures such as sheds, decking or fencing

• Load, transport and dispose of waste; arrange skip or tip fees as needed

• Use PPE and segregate suspected hazardous materials (chemical containers, asbestos suspicion) for specialist removal

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small front garden clearance typically 2–4 hours; average rear garden clearance 1 day (6–8 hours); large or very overgrown gardens may take 1–3 days. Factors that extend time include poor access, large timber or concrete, hazardous items requiring specialist removal, protected species checks and adverse weather.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Will my written quote include waste disposal, skip or tip charges and VAT?

• How will you handle suspected hazardous items or contamination and who arranges specialist removal?

• Do you have public liability insurance and a waste carrier registration?

• Who will do the work (company operatives or sub‑contractors) and how many people will be on site?

• What access, parking and vehicle size do you need, and will you require a dropped kerb or permit?

• How do you sort recycling vs general waste and will I get receipts for disposal?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear a parking space close to the garden and let the tradie know about vehicle width restrictions

• Remove valuable plants, pots and furniture before arrival

• Mark items to keep and point out features protected by conservation orders

• Tell the tradie about known contamination, buried concrete or suspected asbestos before work starts

• Agree skip placement and any permits required for highway parking or dropped kerbs

• Expect pauses for bad weather and check for nesting birds in season