Question 1

How much does a gardener charge per hour in South East London?

Accepted Answer

Garden maintenance is £83 for the first hour and £65 for every subsequent hour. Lawn care and mowing is £80 for the first hour and £60 for every subsequent hour. Garden clearance is £85 per hour. All rates are for a 2-person team with all equipment included. Solo gardeners in South East London typically charge £40 to £50 per hour but often lack professional insurance and equipment.

Question 2

Why are gardener prices higher in South East London than the rest of the UK?

Accepted Answer

Labour costs, fuel, vehicle costs, insurance, and equipment maintenance all run higher in London. South East London sits 20 to 25 percent above the national average for most trade services. A gardener charging £25 per hour elsewhere in the UK would charge £40 to £50 per hour in South East London.

Question 3

How much does a one-off garden tidy-up cost in South East London?

Accepted Answer

A one-off tidy-up for a small to medium South East London garden typically costs £148 to £343 depending on how much work is needed, which is 2 to 4 hours at the maintenance rate. A garden that has been neglected for a year or more will cost more because the first visit takes longer to bring it back to standard.

Question 4

Do I need to be home when the gardeners visit?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. As long as we have access to the garden and clear instructions, the team can complete most jobs while you are away. We confirm all details before the visit and send a summary after.

Question 5

How quickly can you start gardening work in South East London?

Accepted Answer

For hourly services, we can often schedule within a few days depending on demand. For project-based work requiring a survey, allow a week to two weeks from initial contact to project start. Spring and summer book up faster, so the earlier you enquire, the better.

Question 6

Do you charge for quotes?

Accepted Answer

Never. Photo-based quotes for hourly services are free and provided within 24 hours. On-site surveys for landscaping, turfing, fencing, and decking are always free with no obligation.

Question 7

Are you insured for gardening work in South East London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, fully insured for all residential and commercial gardening and landscaping work across South East London.

Question 8

What is the difference between a gardener and a landscape gardener?

Accepted Answer

A gardener handles ongoing maintenance such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and tidying. A landscape gardener designs and builds garden features including patios, decking, turfing, fencing, raised beds, and full garden redesigns. Urban Gardeners offers both services across South East London.

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