Grass maintenance

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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• mow lawn to agreed height using appropriate mower
• trim edges and tidy borders with brushcutter or hand tools
• remove and dispose of grass cuttings or leave as mulch as agreed
• light scarifying or dethatching if requested (extra charge)
• overseed small bare patches and top up with soil/seed mix (materials extra)
• inspect for drainage, compaction or pest issues and advise on next steps
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £40 | £80 | First 30–45 minutes on site |
Labour per hour | £30 | £45 | Per operative; two-person teams cost more |
Materials | £0 | £60 | Seed, fertiliser, topsoil, fuel |
Disposal | £0 | £50 | Green waste removal per load or bagged |
Extras (e.g. scarifier hire, ride-on mower) | £0 | £150 | Equipment hire or specialist treatments |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £70 | £300 | Typical small to medium lawn; heavily overgrown or large lawns cost more |
Time on Site
Most small lawns take 30–45 minutes; medium lawns 1–2 hours; large or heavily overgrown lawns 3–6 hours. factors that extend time include long or wet grass, restricted access, extra prep (scarifying, overseeding) and the number of operatives required
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• what exactly is included in the price (mowing, edging, collection)
• how do you handle disposal of cuttings and is removal included
• do you have public liability insurance and can you provide a certificate
• what equipment will you use and are there extra charges for hire or ride-on mowers
• do you offer treatments (weed control, fertiliser) and are chemicals safe for children and pets
• how many visits or follow-up treatments do you recommend for improving poor lawns
How to Avoid Surprises
• ensure clear access to the lawn and check gate widths for mowers
• book a parking space or advise of restrictions to avoid parking charges or delays
• move toys, garden furniture and fragile pots and secure pets before arrival
• tell the tradie about locked gates, steep slopes or fragile turf so they bring suitable kit
• confirm ahead whether you want cuttings left as mulch or removed to avoid extra fees
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