Weed removal

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01/10/25, 12:14
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Scope of Works
• Remove surface weeds from paved areas, patios, paths and driveways using hand tooling and mechanical brushing
• Treat perennial and deep-rooted weeds with a licensed systemic herbicide where appropriate and weather permits
• Pull and dig out weeds from borders and planted areas while avoiding damage to desirable plants
• Apply jointing sand or polymeric filler to cleared paved joints if requested
• Power-wash hard surfaces where moss or staining is present (machine hire may be an extra)
• Collect and remove arisings, tidy borders and dispose of green waste or take to tip
• Provide agreed follow-up treatments for regrowth and advise on maintenance
Typical Cost
Charge Type | Low £ | High £ | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Call-out / Minimum | £60 | £120 | First 30–60 minutes on site |
Labour per hour | £40 | £70 | Per operative per hour |
Materials | £5 | £60 | Herbicide, jointing sand, small consumables |
Disposal | £20 | £90 | Green waste removal, skip or tip fees |
Extras (e.g. power-washer hire, access) | £40 | £160 | Machine hire, ladder or access equipment; scaffolding uncommon |
TOTAL (most jobs come in here) | £120 | £500 | Small patios to medium driveways and garden tidy-ups |
Time on Site
Small areas (patio or path) 30–90 minutes; medium areas (rear garden or driveway) 1–4 hours; large sites or heavy-rooted regrowth may take a day or more. Time increases with poor access, wet weather, required drying time after spraying and specialist disposal
Questions to Ask Your Tradie
• What methods will you use for my surfaces and why?
• Which herbicide or chemical will you apply and what safety precautions do you take?
• How will you protect nearby plants, turf or water features?
• What will you do with the waste and are disposal costs included?
• Do you offer a follow-up visit or guarantee against regrowth and what does it cover?
• Will you need vehicle parking or restricted access permissions on site?
How to Avoid Surprises
• Ensure clear access to the areas to be treated and move garden furniture
• Reserve parking nearby or tell the tradie about parking restrictions
• Protect pets, children and wash lines during and after chemical treatment
• Tell the tradie about protected plants or areas where you do not want herbicide used
• Ask for confirmation of PPE and contamination handling where chemicals are used
• Check communal or council rules before work on shared paths or verge areas
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