Great Gardeners — Pricing and Quotes

Welcome to Great Gardeners' transparent pricing page. We know that clear costs matter when you plan garden work, whether you're comparing gardening company prices across the area or checking a man and van cost for a single-load clearance. This page explains our straightforward model, load-based and cubic-yard rates, typical jobs linked to common property types, and our no-surprise free quote policy.

We publish examples to help you estimate costs before booking. Our goal is to make garden maintenance pricing and man and van hire simple to understand: no hidden fees, clear waste charges, and per-load or per-volume rates for larger clearances. If you want an instant feel for likely costs, read the sample jobs below for terrace, semi-detached and period properties in busy neighbourhoods.

Many customers ask how gardening company prices area-wide compare with man-and-van cost area benchmarks. We separate labour, travel and waste disposal to keep quotes useful. Labour is billed per hour for regular maintenance; clearance and one-off projects combine hourly teams with load or cubic-yard disposal rates so you can see exactly where money is spent.

We use three clear components in each estimate: labour, materials (if applicable), and disposal. For landscaping or large clearances we prefer load-based quotes or cubic-yard measurements for waste. This method works well in dense suburban streets and high-footfall inner-city gardens because it avoids under- or over-charging for bulky green waste.

Typical labour rates vary by crew size and complexity. For a simple garden tidy at a small terraced property, a one-person crew may be sufficient and cost less per hour. For a semi-detached with overgrown borders or a period house with mature hedging, a two- or three-person team is more efficient. We always list the estimated hours and number of operatives in your written quote.

For larger jobs we use cubic-yard pricing: we estimate the volume of green waste (e.g., turf, hedge arisings, soil) in cubic yards and apply a transparent per-cubic-yard disposal rate. Alternatively, you can opt for a load-based price (e.g., small van, medium skip, large tipper) — whichever you prefer is shown on the same quote for easy comparison.

Load-based rates are ideal if you know the vehicle size you need: typical examples include a man and van single small load for pruning waste from an urban cottage garden, or a larger tipper truck for a full garden clearance at a suburban home. Cubic-yard rates suit projects that produce loose materials that are easier to measure (for example, turf removal or soil replacement).

Below is how we break down a typical load-based quote so you can compare local gardening company prices in your area:

• Labour: hours × crew size
• Vehicle: chosen van/skip/tipper rate
• Disposal: per-load or per-cubic-yard fee

We always include any travel time for teams entering particularly busy locations or restricted-access streets to reflect realistic man and van cost area conditions — busy high streets and conservation areas often need a little extra time to manoeuvre and comply with local rules.

Example job 1: Terraced front garden tidy in a busy inner-city street. Typical scope: hedge trim, weed clear, turf edge and green waste removal. Estimate shows 2 hours of labour (1 person), small van single load, and a cubic-yard equivalent for disposal. This format helps you compare our great gardeners prices with other gardening companies in the area.

Example job 2: Semi-detached full clearance in a suburban neighbourhood. Scope includes overgrown borders, hedge reduction and garden waste to local tips. Quote shows a 3-person crew for 6 hours, medium vehicle load, and disposal by cubic yards. We provide both load-based and cubic-yard cost lines so you can choose the most economical option.

Example job 3: Period property estate-style hedge and tree work needing specialist equipment and larger tipper loads. Because older properties often have mature planting, the man and van cost area estimate includes crew with chainsaw qualifications, traffic management if required on busy roads, and disposal in multiple tipper loads. We itemise each element so you know what you're paying for.

Free Quote Policy: We offer a free, no-obligation quote for any job within our service area. For many routine jobs we can provide an accurate estimate from photos and a brief description; for larger projects we offer an on-site assessment at no charge. Every quote is emailed with a clear breakdown: labour, vehicle, disposal, and any optional extras.

When you accept a quote you get a written scope of work, an expected start date, and an itemised pricing schedule. We never surprise customers with last-minute disposal fees or undeclared labour charges. If conditions change on site (for example, previously hidden soil contamination or unexpectedly large tree roots), we discuss options and costs before proceeding.

Whether comparing gardening company prices in your area or checking typical man and van cost area figures, Great Gardeners aims to make budgeting easy: clear quotes, sensible units (per hour, per load, per cubic yard), and free, no-pressure site visits. For project planning, use our example jobs as a baseline and expect transparent, itemised pricing every step of the way.