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Robert

James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.

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Excellent service. Hard working, polite, professional team. Lovely job. Would recommend.

Anne

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What can a garden cleaning company help with?

Garden clearance companies offer a range of services to help manage and maintain the aesthetics and health of your garden, including:

  • Rubbish Removal: Clearing out garden debris such as fallen branches, leaves, and other organic waste.
  • Overgrown Garden Services: Tackling overgrown gardens that need substantial cutting back, weeding, and removal of unwanted vegetation.
  • Garden Waste Disposal: Proper disposal of garden waste, including composting or using environmentally friendly methods to minimise landfill use.
  • Recycling Services: Sorting and recycling eligible materials to ensure sustainable disposal practices.
  • Landscaping Prep: Preparing gardens for new landscaping projects by clearing the area thoroughly.

What should I consider when hiring someone to clear my garden?

  1. Are a skilled company with a strong history of high standard projects  
  2. Have all the necessary licences and insurance needed to protect you and their workers 
  3. Have a good range of positive reviews from previous customers vouching for their reliability  
  4. Are offering the garden clearance services you need, and are available to carry out the work in the timeframe you need it to be completed by 
  5. Are quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other garden clearance companies  

How much do garden clearance companies cost to hire?

Hiring garden clearance services can significantly vary in cost based on several factors including the scope of the project, the volume of waste, and geographical location. It may be factored into pricing when hiring a landscape gardener, but here’s a detailed look at the typical costs associated with garden clearance:

Cost Factors

  • Volume and Type of Waste: The more waste that needs to be cleared, the higher the cost. Specific types of waste, like large branches or special waste items, might require additional fees for disposal.
  • Accessibility: Gardens that are hard to access can increase the cost due to the extra labour required to remove the waste.
  • Labour Intensity: The level of overgrowth and the amount of manual labour needed to clear the garden will impact the cost. More complex clearances involving cutting, uprooting, removing things like sheds or using heavy machinery will be more expensive.
  • Disposal Fees: The cost of properly disposing of garden waste can vary depending on local regulations and the type of materials. Some materials may require special disposal methods that can increase costs.

Pricing Structure

  • Per Hour Rates: Garden clearance services often charge by the hour, with rates typically ranging from £45 to £60. This rate might include a team of two or more people, depending on the company.
  • Per Load Rates: Many companies also offer rates per load, which can vary from £60 to £360. This is usually determined by the size of the truck used and the volume of waste.
  • Fixed Prices for Specific Tasks: Some services may offer fixed prices for specific tasks like overgrown garden clearance, which can range from £70 to £300, depending on the severity and area covered.
  • Additional Services: Services like soil removal or the rental of a skip for larger projects typically cost extra. Soil removal can cost between £150 and £350, and skip hire prices vary based on size and rental duration.

Other garden clearance FAQs

Is it illegal to have an overgrown garden?

While not typically illegal, having an extremely overgrown garden can violate local ordinances, especially if it poses a risk to public health or safety, or if it encourages pests. It’s best to check with local regulations to ensure compliance.

Do overgrown gardens attract rats?

Yes, overgrown gardens can attract rats and other pests. Dense vegetation provides shelter and potential food sources for rodents, making regular garden maintenance essential for pest control.

Do I need permission to level my garden?

Generally, you do not need permission to level your garden if it’s for personal landscaping purposes and does not affect drainage or your neighbour’s property. However, significant alterations involving structures or changes to land grading might require planning permission. Always check with your local planning authority if unsure.

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Reviewed by Nancy on 24/6/2025

Very impressed with the work they did in my overgrown garden. They worked so hard, cleared up after themselves. Would definitely recommend them.

B M Tree Services are a family run business with 25 years experience In the tree surgery, gardening & landscaping industry. Covering the entire South and South East of England, we have full public liability insurance and are always here to help free quotations and advice

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Reviewed by Rachel on 21/7/2025

Family run business. Have been a bricklayer for 30 years and now my son has followed in my foot steps. I have always been proud of my work especially conservation. I have recently joined rated people because I have had enough of the site work and feel its time to slow down and offer my experience to private work. I have done private work in the past and always ensured works were completed on time,at a reasonable rate and took pride in my work. I am a registered company and can be found on company house. I can supply my registration number for any checks.

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Reviewed by Laura on 22/7/2025

They did good job removing and clearing shed quickly. Friendly. Reasonable price.

My company name is G&G property services, we provide a reliable and friendly service that aims to give the best customer care as possible. We specialises in fascias, soffit's, guttering and down pipes. Fences supplied and fitted, patios layed and cleaned, all landscaping and gardening tree services. All rubbish will be taken away and left clean and tidy.

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Reviewed by Sue on 11/7/2025

At I & C, we specialize in professional house and office cleaning, as well as expert gardening services. Whether you need a sparkling clean home, a fresh and tidy workspace, or a well-maintained garden, our reliable and experienced team is here to deliver top results every time. We’re committed to quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction — your space is our priority!

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Reviewed by Arjun on 7/5/2025

Good service and flexible with work undertaken

Shane’s home improvements has firmly built it’s reputation on perfection with outstanding customer service, reliability and attention to detail. We provide a dedicated, personalised service, providing solutions to maximise your outdoor space. We strongly believe that a job is not worth doing unless it is done right. Shane’s home improvements has extensive expertise in providing a number of services, including design and construction of Patios, Walling, cedar & softwood Fencing, Millboard & timber decking, contemporary garden buildings, stainless steel and glass balustrades & balconies, block Paved, natural stone and resin bound driveways and Paths and installation of Artificial Grass/AstroTurf and much more. Drawing from our 13 years of experience, we offer a whole world of garden design ideas, which are excellently installed to suit different garden types, shapes and sizes, and fully meet your personal requirements. From modern designs to more traditional styles, we ensure you’re delighted with the end result. We Provide bespoke landscaping services for private and commercial clients Renowned for our quality installations and workmanship combined with high-quality materials such as natural stone paving, vitrified paving, porcelain paving, stainless steel, glass, cedar and Millboard decking. Shanes home improvements are a landscape design and home improvement services company you can trust

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Reviewed by Gary on 22/7/2025

? I am a small family run business. ? My business was established in 2014. I would describe myself as friendly, reliable and reasonably priced. ? most of my work comes through recommendations. ?

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Reviewed by Jo on 23/7/2025

Carried out jobs as planned. Tree cut down, pond filled in and shed built. All done in a timely manner with good communication. Would recommend

Crystal Homes Improvements and Gardening Services, is one of the UK’s leading specialists in providing the best in interior and exterior design schemes for residential and investment properties. Over the last 15 years we have built our reputation on delivering high standards of excellence and unrivalled attention to customer care. Our team and design professionals can create the right design or work load to meet your needs and your budget.

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Reviewed by Oliver on 16/7/2025

Fantastic service and communication on every step of the journey. His team were polite and respectful and did an amazing job.

Hi my name is Alex i just start a gardening buisniss. I have 1 man with me we doing gardening mentenance we have a experience we can colect rubish!

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Reviewed by Chris on 26/9/2024

Alexandrou was great. He cleared some garden rubbish for me. He was a pleasant guy to deal with and he communicated well, turned up on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. I am happy to recommend him

The Green Machine will provide you with professional high standards of workmanship with many years of experience and many happy customers so choose us with confidence.

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Reviewed by Ollie on 3/6/2025

Ben did a great job cleaning my patio and garden wall. It looks so much better. Highly recommend

I am a gardener that mainly takes care of overgrown and neglected gardens . I also do maintenance services on monthly to fortnightly visits .the jobs i do are weed removal, grass cutting mowing .hedges and shrubs removal or pruning and small waste removal and soil rotovating

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Reviewed by Ms on 29/11/2023

Gardeners were not based in Manchester or cheshire, too far away unfortunately.

Welcome to ashwood we are a professional company that provides in all types off tree work and hedge cutting we have over 15 years of experience

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Reviewed by Adam on 4/2/2025

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Reviewed by Emily on 17/6/2025

Kieren and his team were great! They turned up on time, were polite and friendly the whole time. They put our patio in, in four days, which was amazing. There was good communication throughout and if times or days needed changing that was communicated. They have done a really good job and the patio looks great and we are very pleased with it! Would recommend and use this team again.

We are a family run business for over 25 years with recommendations to back it up we do fencing gravelling turfing patios paths and all kinds of tree work we are fully insured you can also find us on Facebook and see the work with done thank you

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Reviewed by Deb on 23/6/2025

Responded quickly. Very professional & thoughtful. Restored my housebound father’s very overgrown & unmanaged wilderness. Now he has his lovely garden to look at again. Thank you!

Hi i am joseph, owner of JBF Landscaping. I have just relocated from Cornwall to Carlisle and looking to build up my clinetele again. Based in carlisle but i offer my services across cumbria & surrounding areas also! I look forward to hearing from you for all your gardening needs.

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Reviewed by Ann on 5/6/2025

Impressively hard working and seemed genuinely interested in the task in hand. I shall ask him to help me again in future.

Down well trees and lawns, a family run business in the gardening industry, our team prides it’s self on a peerless service bringing your garden back to life! From weeding,pressure washing drives,patios and paths, hedge,tree,shrub trimming/removal, fencing,tree surgery and more we got you covered for all your garden needs, Advice given if you’re not sure what to do just give us a call we are always happy to help!

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Reviewed by Jit on 15/7/2025

Fantastic job done by Charles and the team at Down Well. From the initial quote and visit Charles was very helpful and honest. Provided a very reasonable quote to clean up my garden. Very friendly team and prompt on the day. This is a very hard working team who works efficiently to complete the job. Have already lined up a second job for Charles. Highly recommended.

Here at A&E home care we are a small family run buisness, we specialise in almost all internal and external home / work / commercial properties repairs/maintenance/improvements , with more than 30years experience between us we have been established since 2018, all jobs are completed to the highest of standards

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Reviewed by Paul on 11/5/2025

Top team in and out in one day took away all the mess good job at fair price

Here at TJ Hughes landscaping and property maintenance we specialise in transforming your dream garden and house into reality With our new technology we can show you visuals of what your garden can look like right before it’s even been started.. We cover a huge area from Norfolk to London and everywhere in between We provide quality landscaping, from fresh lawns, fencing, decking and patios to full garden redesigns. TJ Hughes are highly dedicated to the landscaping trade, all members here at TJ Hughes ensure that our workmanship is to the highest of qualities. We have also ventured out as a team to property development, things like painting and repairs plastering and brick work Why choose us when there’s many companies out there? Well here at TJ Hughes we are a team built from highly experienced and skilled tradesmen that are trained to work safely and confidently within any work environment. Attention to detail and to have pride within the work throughout ensuring its completed on time to your exceptions and budget. Services TJ Hughes can guarantee : Friendly service Fully insured work Experienced and fully trained team Personal landscape designs Before and aftercare advice Free estimate Fast response Top quality Clean and tidy Don't stop and hesitate, give us an email or ring to book a date for your free estimate

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Reviewed by Sam on 26/6/2025

I hired TJHughes to flatten out my garden; they did a great job and certainly deserve a full five-star rating. They were attentive to my requests and provided valuable advice including guidance on hiring the right machinery for the job. Despite a slight miscalculation on the initial soil skip estimate, their expertise and hard work made the whole project smooth and efficient. So, they have my highest recommendation.

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, our family-run business is dedicated to providing honest, fair, and friendly quotes for every project. We take pride in completing each job to the highest standard, with no hesitation or compromise on quality. Our customers' satisfaction is our top priority, and we’ve built strong relationships through platforms like Bark, Checkatrade, MyBuilder, and more. Whether it’s a small job or a large project, we approach every task with professionalism, reliability, and the personal touch that only a family business can provide.

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Reviewed by Laura on 1/7/2025

Lovely people and did a brilliant job! Quick and efficient. Would definitely recommend

Experienced gardener with 4 years in domestic & commercial projects. Serving East Grinstead and surrounding areas within 20 miles. Dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, thriving environments! I'm also a man with a van!

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Reviewed by Frances on 15/7/2025

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