Gardening Prices in Croydon: How We Price Our Work

Clear, fair, and transparent gardening prices are central to how we operate. At Gardening Croydon, we explain costs upfront, outline what affects the price, and confirm everything in writing before work begins. Whether you’re after regular upkeep or a one‑off tidy, our approach keeps things straightforward and great value.

This page covers how we calculate garden maintenance rates, lawn care pricing, hedge trimming cost, and pressure washing prices — including when we recommend hourly vs fixed quotes, what information we need, and any potential surcharges. When you’re ready, request your free, no‑obligation quote via our Get a Quote page.

Our Pricing Approach

• Free, no‑obligation quotes: We provide estimates based on photos, a brief call, or a site visit if needed.
• Clear scope: We define the tasks, access requirements, waste handling, and equipment included.
• Flexible pricing: Hourly or fixed price depending on the job type and clarity of scope.
• No surprises: We flag constraints (parking, access, green waste volume) that could affect costs before we begin.

For many routine tasks, we can quote from photos. If a garden is heavily overgrown or has access complexities, we’ll recommend a short site assessment to price accurately.

What Affects Gardening Prices

Every garden is different. The following factors typically influence your quote:

• Size and complexity of the area
• Access (stairs, narrow side passages, distance to vehicle)
• Condition of the garden (light maintenance vs overgrown)
• Volume of green waste and disposal requirements
• Obstacles and hazards (e.g., brambles, thorny hedging, trip hazards)
• Height of hedges/shrubs or extent of lawn treatment needed
• Surfaces and level of soiling for pressure washing
• Parking availability and local restrictions
• Frequency (one-off visit vs regular schedule)

If you’re unsure, send a few photos and a brief description using Get a Quote. We’ll advise the most cost‑effective option for your needs.

Garden Maintenance Rates: Hourly vs Fixed

We offer two common approaches for general maintenance:

• Hourly garden maintenance rates: Best when the scope is open-ended or you have a priority list. We estimate the hours needed based on photos and your goals. You control the budget by capping time or tasks.
• Fixed-price maintenance visit: Ideal for clearly defined tasks (e.g., weed beds, prune specific shrubs, mow and edge lawn, remove 4 bags of waste). We agree a set price for the list of works.

Regular customers often prefer fixed visits at agreed intervals. We’ll review after the first visit to confirm the right cadence and pricing.

Lawn Care Pricing: What to Expect

Lawn work ranges from simple mowing to specialist treatments. We tailor lawn care to your turf and budget:

• Routine mowing and edging: Typically priced hourly or per visit based on lawn size and complexity.
• Fixed price lawn treatments: Fertilising, weed control, overseeding, aeration, and scarifying are often best quoted per lawn area and condition.
• Seasonal lawn packages: We can propose a series of visits across the year to feed, treat, and repair, with transparent pricing per step.

For an accurate lawn care quote, share the lawn size (approximate dimensions), access notes, recent photos, and any problem areas (weeds, moss, thinning, compaction).

Explore our full range on Lawn Care, including Lawn Mowing, Lawn Aeration, Lawn Scarifying, and Lawn Overseeding.

Hedge Trimming Cost: Variables and Approach

“How much does hedge trimming cost?” depends mainly on height, length, species, shape, and access. Key considerations:

• Height and reach: Taller hedges may require ladders, platforms, or staged trims.
• Thickness and growth stage: First-time trims on overgrown hedges take longer.
• Clean-up and disposal: The volume of trimmings influences labour and waste charges.
• Finish level: Light shape vs formal, crisp lines.

We’ll quote from photos if the hedge is straightforward. For long or tall boundaries, a brief site check helps us confirm timings and waste volumes. See our Hedge Trimming service for more detail.

Pressure Washing Prices: How We Price Surfaces

Pressure washing price per square metre varies by surface type, condition, and access to water/power:

• Surface and soiling: Block paving, sandstone, concrete, and decking all clean differently; algae, oil, or heavy lichen may need pre-treatment.
• Area size: Larger continuous areas can be more cost‑effective per m².
• Re-sanding or sealing: Optional add-ons (e.g., kiln-dried sand for block paving) are priced separately.
• Water access: On-site tap preferred; we’ll discuss alternatives if not available.

We typically confirm pressure washing prices after seeing photos and approximate measurements. Explore related services such as Patio Cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Decking Cleaning, and Pressure Washing.

Garden Clearance Price by Load

Clearance is best priced by the volume and type of waste, its distribution around the garden, and access to the vehicle:

• Light tidy (bags, small branches): Priced by time and bag count.
• Mixed green waste by load: We’ll estimate cubic volume from photos to provide a fair, fixed price.
• Overgrown garden restoration: Often a blend of day‑rate teams plus green waste disposal by load.

If there’s soil, rubble, or timber to remove, please tell us, as disposal routes differ from green waste. See Garden Clearance and Green Waste Removal.

Regular Visits and Discounts

If you’d like ongoing maintenance, we’ll agree a visit frequency (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or seasonal). Discounts for regular visits may be available when:

• The garden is maintained to an agreed standard each visit
• The scope per visit is consistent and efficient to deliver
• Access and parking are straightforward

We’ll confirm any recurring rate in writing after the first visit, once we’ve seen how your garden responds through the season.

Minimum Charge and Call-Out Fees

To cover travel, setup, and disposal, a minimum charge applies to very small jobs. Where possible, we’ll group minor tasks into a single efficient visit to keep costs sensible. If your job is genuinely tiny, we’ll advise the most economical option, which might include combining with nearby bookings.

Evening and Weekend Surcharge Policy

Standard pricing applies to our normal working hours. If you need an evening or weekend visit, we’ll confirm availability and any applicable surcharge before booking. We’ll only proceed once you’re happy with the adjusted rate.

What’s Included in Our Quotes

Every quote explains:

• Scope of work and any exclusions
• Pricing method (hourly or fixed) and estimated duration if hourly
• Equipment and materials included
• Waste handling (bagging on site or removal and disposal)
• Access and parking requirements
• Health and safety notes where relevant
• Proposed schedule windows

We bring professional tools suitable for the job. If specialised equipment is necessary (e.g., access platforms for tall hedges), we’ll detail costs and options.

Estimates vs Fixed Quotes

• Estimates: Used when scope is uncertain (e.g., hidden growth, unseen areas). Estimates help set expectations; we’ll update you on-site if conditions differ.
• Fixed quotes: Used when scope is clear. We stick to the agreed tasks and price. Any requested extras are priced separately before we proceed.

If you prefer a fixed price, we’ll work with you to define a clear, itemised scope.

When We Recommend a Site Visit

We can price most jobs from photos. We recommend a site assessment when:

• The garden is significantly overgrown or has tall hedges/trees
• Access is complex or there’s limited parking
• Waste volumes could be large
• You’re planning a multi‑service visit (e.g., clearance, pruning, and pressure washing together)

Site visits are short, friendly, and focused on confirming an accurate, competitive price.

How to Get a Fast, Accurate Quote

Share a few details and we’ll turn around pricing promptly:

• Address and preferred timescale
• Photos of each area (wide shots + close‑ups)
• Rough measurements (lawn size, hedge length/height, patio m²)
• Access notes (side gate width, stairs, parking restrictions)
• Priority list and desired frequency (one‑off or regular)

Send this via our Get a Quote form. You can also browse common questions on our FAQ page.

Examples of Pricing Scenarios

These examples illustrate how we structure quotes. They’re not fixed fees, but they show how variables affect garden maintenance rates and other services:

• One‑off seasonal tidy: Hourly team with a capped budget, prioritising mowing, weeding, and light pruning; optional green waste removal by load.
• Fixed price lawn treatment: Pre‑agreed fee to scarify, aerate, overseed, and apply first feed, based on measured lawn size.
• Hedge reduction and shaping: Fixed price for a defined length and height, including trimmings removal; staged costs if height reduction requires additional access equipment.
• Pressure washing patio: Price per square metre with moss treatment and re‑sand add‑on for block paving; cost efficiencies for larger continuous areas.

We’ll explain the options so you can choose what suits your garden and budget.

Waste Removal and Disposal

We aim to recycle green waste responsibly. Your quote will state whether we’re:

• Bagging trimmings for your green bin or compost
• Removing green waste by load for recycling
• Separating mixed waste where needed

If you already have on‑site composting, let us know — it can reduce costs.

Payment and Invoicing

• Payment is due on completion for one‑off jobs, or as agreed for phased works.
• We accept common payment methods; details will be on your invoice.
• For ongoing maintenance, we can set up a simple recurring arrangement after the first visit.

Invoices include the job description, date, and price breakdown for your records.

Availability and Scheduling

We offer flexible scheduling across Croydon and the wider CR area. Arrival is confirmed in a window, and we’ll keep you updated if timings shift due to weather or preceding jobs. For time‑sensitive or multi‑trade projects, please mention your deadlines early so we can plan accordingly.

Insurance and Safety

We work safely and respectfully around your property. For details about our cover and approach to risk assessments and method statements, see our Insurance page. If your job requires additional safety measures (e.g., working at height), we’ll include this in the quote.

Pressure Washing, Lawn Care, and More

If you’re comparing pressure washing prices, lawn care pricing, hedge trimming cost, or hourly garden maintenance rates, we’re happy to provide like‑for‑like quotes where the scope is comparable. Share any competing quote and we’ll clarify differences so you can make an informed decision.

You can also review what we offer on our Services page to bundle tasks efficiently in one visit.

Ready for a Clear, Fair Quote?

Tell us a little about your garden and the outcome you want. We’ll advise the most cost‑effective route — hourly or fixed — and confirm everything in writing. Start now via Get a Quote, or if you prefer to talk it through, call 020 4538 2649 or email [email protected].

We look forward to helping you keep your garden in top shape, season after season.