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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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