Rear garden maintenance

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Scope of Works
• Inspect rear garden and agree priority areas
• mow and edge the lawn and remove cuttings
• trim hedges and prune overgrown shrubs
• weed beds, apply weed treatment if requested and tidy borders
• clear paved areas and patios; light jet washing if agreed
• remove green waste and compost or load into customer skip
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £50 | £90 | first 30–45 minutes on site |
Labour per hour | £40 | £65 | per operative, VAT inclusive |
Materials | £10 | £180 | plants, turf, fertiliser, jointing sand, weedkiller |
Disposal | £20 | £90 | green waste bags or shared skip; larger volumes cost more |
Extras (e.g. access equipment) | £0 | £200 | ladder or hire of small access platform for tall hedges |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £120 | £625 | typical tidy, lawn cut and hedge trim; larger clearances cost more |
Time on Site
Most routine rear garden maintenance takes 1–4 hours; small tidy and lawn cut 1–2 hours, larger clearances or multiple hedges 1 day. factors that extend time include garden size, heavy overgrowth, restricted access, wet weather and time to load or hire disposal
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• do you carry public liability insurance and can you show proof
• what is included in the price and what counts as an extra
• how will you dispose of green waste and is that cost included
• do you supply materials (plants, turf) and can i choose supplier
• will you use pesticides or herbicides and can you provide safety info
• if work uncovers pests, rot or drainage issues how will these be handled
How to Avoid Surprises
• confirm parking or drop‑off point and any charges
• clear narrow access routes and remove fragile pots or furniture
• tell the tradie about underground services, drainage or known pests
• secure pets and keep children away from work area
• agree waste removal method and where debris will be left if not removed
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