Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• assess shrubs and identify dead, diseased and overgrown growth

• prune and thin shrubs to improve shape and vigour, using hand tools and powered cutters

• remove deadwood, crossing branches and suckers

• cut back to appropriate growth points and shape to client instruction

• collect and remove arisings or chip material on site and load for disposal

• check for nesting birds, ticks and wasp nests and use PPE for thorny species

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most small residential shrub pruning jobs take 1–3 hours on site; larger gardens or heavy overgrowth can take a full day or more. factors that extend time include inaccessible locations, multiple staff required, active bird nests (seasonal protection), wet ground and additional clearance or disposal requests.

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you insured for public liability and for working on client property?

• Will you check for nesting birds and can you delay work if nests are active?

• How will green waste be handled and is disposal included in the quote?

• Do you supply your own tools and will you use any pesticides or plant treatments?

• Do you need parking or access arrangements and will you bring a chipper if required?

• Can you provide a written quote and an estimated start and completion time?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear gates, paths and access and remove pots or fragile items from the work area

• reserve suitable parking nearby or tell the tradie about permit restrictions

• flag any underground services, irrigation lines or buried cables near shrub roots

• tell the tradie about pets, adjacent neighbours and any access times or site rules

• agree disposal method (remove, chip on site or leave as mulch) before work starts