Question 1

How much does it cost to trim a hedge in South East London?

Accepted Answer

Hedge trimming is priced at £83 for the first hour and £65 for every hour after, as part of our garden maintenance service. Most single-hedge jobs take one to two hours. Heavily overgrown hedges needing significant reduction are usually priced under our £85/hour garden clearance service instead.

Question 2

How often should hedges be trimmed?

Accepted Answer

Most established hedges do well with two trims a year, once in late spring and again in late summer or early autumn. Fast-growing species like Leylandii may need a third trim in midsummer to hold their shape.

Question 3

Can you cut a hedge that's really overgrown?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If a hedge has been left for a year or more and needs serious height or width reduction, this is usually handled under our garden clearance service at £85 per hour rather than standard maintenance, since it takes longer and produces significantly more waste.

Question 4

Do you remove the cuttings?

Accepted Answer

Full collection and removal of all cuttings and green waste are quoted separately.

Question 5

Is there a minimum charge?

Accepted Answer

No. Garden maintenance, including hedge trimming, has no minimum charge and no call-out fee. First-time clients are recommended to book at least two hours to make sure there's enough time to do the job properly.

Question 6

What's the best time of year to trim hedges in SE London?

Accepted Answer

Late spring and late summer or early autumn are the two main windows for most hedges. Avoid hard cutting during the main UK bird nesting season, roughly March to August, without checking for active nests first, as this is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Question 7

Can you trim hedges above 2 metres?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our team carries proper platforms and stepladders for working at height safely. For hedges that have grown into small trees above 3-4 metres, this may cross into work that needs a tree surgeon.

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