Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect the front and back garden and measure turf area and access

• Mark boundaries and identify nearby plants, slabs and underground services

• Strip and remove turf using a turf cutter or by hand, removing roots and runners

• Excavate and level the surface or prepare a subbase if a new finish is requested

• Remove arisings, load into green waste sacks or a skip and dispose offsite

• Wear appropriate PPE and flag any suspected contamination or treated areas to the client

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small front or back garden removals take 3–6 hours; clearing both front and back or heavy turf with deep roots typically takes 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include poor access, wet ground, large root systems, the need for machinery and distance to disposal facilities

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Do you charge a call‑out fee and is the written quote VAT inclusive

• What method will you use (turf cutter, hand dig, mini‑digger) and will machinery be needed on my site

• How will green waste be disposed and is skip hire or haulage included in the price

• How long will the job take and how many operatives will attend

• Do you hold public liability insurance and a waste carrier licence

• How will you handle contaminated soil, recent chemical treatments or invasive weeds if encountered

How to Avoid Surprises

• Ensure clear access and reserve parking or a drop‑off point for a vehicle or skip

• Move vehicles, garden furniture and delicate plants out of the work area

• Point out buried services, taps or irrigation before work starts

• Tell the tradie about recent chemical treatments or suspected contamination

• Agree start time, payment terms and a wet‑weather contingency