Garden Clearance Near Me

By Melissa
Last updated 13th February 2024 - Reading time: 6 mins

A well-maintained garden is inherently appealing, although clearing it of debris and unwanted elements can prove trickier than expected, not to mention the time required.

Therefore, many households seek out the expertise of professional garden clearance services. This article aims to provide you with a clear idea of how to find and hire a high-quality and skilled garden specialist in your area.

By hiring the right person/company for the job, you can ensure that your outdoor space is tended to with efficiency and care.

bag of garden waste

Defining Garden Clearance Needs

To begin with, you’ll want to work out what your garden clearance needs are. This means assessing your garden and considering any specific requirements that may apply to get it up to standard.

Some of the tasks that you may want to hire a professional for could include clearing debris after a shower, prepping your garden for upcoming landscaping projects, removing overgrown vegetation, and more.

The sort of jobs a garden clearance service will offer may include:

  • Leaf blowing
  • Removal of green waste (e.g. grass cuttings, weeds, flowers, etc.)
  • Cleaning gutters
  • Pruning and trimming
  • Cleaning decking or patio
  • General garden cleaning and maintenance
  • Removal of rubbish

*Please be aware that what a garden clearance service can offer will often vary from service to service. Therefore, it’s important to look into what any given service provides and that they can meet your needs before hiring them.

All in all, having a clear idea (to the extent possible) of your needs will make it easier to find the right service for you and to ensure the work goes as smoothly as possible.

Need your garden cleared?
Get a Quote

Utilising Online Directories

You’ll be pleased to know that MyJobQuote has a couple of ways for you to find garden cleaning services near you.

Firstly, you may want to use our free online garden clearance service directory. This directory comes with detailed listings of local garden clearance contractors.

skip full of garden waste

Moreover, each professional comes with a profile featuring details such as customer reviews, ratings and portfolios of their prior work. These details can, in turn, help you make an informed decision when deciding who to hire.

Verifying Suitability

When weighing up different garden clearance services, it’s also important to make sure that they have suitable experience and knowledge.

Garden clearance professionals do not require formal qualifications, although you’ll still want to ensure that the professional you have in mind has sufficient knowledge regarding garden maintenance and horticulture.

By opting for an experiencing and knowledgeable professional, you can ensure that you are hiring a quality service and that safety standards are adhered to.

Requesting Quotes

An alternative approach that we offer to find garden clearance contractors/companies in your area is the MyJobQuote quote form.

bin bags of garden waste

You can use the MyJobQuote quote form to secure quotes from several services near you. One way or another, by comparing quotes and what each given service can offer, it will make it easier to find the best fit for your garden clearance needs.

In order to use the MyJobQuote quote form to get quotes from garden clearance services in your area, you’ll want to take the following steps:

  • Select ‘I need a job doing’
  • Choose ‘Gardening & Landscaping’
  • Click on ‘General Gardening & Clearance’
  • Choose the tasks you need to do (selecting as many as you require)
  • Select ‘Continue’
  • Answer whether it’s a one-off job or ongoing
  • Click on the size of your garden (e.g. small 10-25 square metres, medium 25 to 50 square metres etc.)
  • Fill out the ‘Tell us about your job’ section before clicking on ‘Continue’
  • Complete the remaining steps and submit your application

After submitting your application, you’ll receive quotes from various garden clearance services in your area in due course.

Seeking Recommendations

Along with using one of our services (i.e. our online garden clearance directory or the MyJobQuote quote form), you may want to get some word-of-mouth recommendations, too.

Whether it means asking your friends, family, neighbours and coworkers, securing personal referrals will often lead to reliable and efficient professionals in your area.

Need your garden cleared?
Get a Quote

Discussing Techniques and Equipment

When considering a garden clearance service, it’s very important to inquire about their techniques and equipment to help ensure that they’re suitable for your needs and preferences.

wheelbarrow full of garden waste

More specifically, you’ll want to make sure that they have the right tools to handle your particular garden clearance requirements. This may prove especially relevant in certain cases, such as where heavy lifting, specialised machinery or even delicate handiwork is needed.

Ultimately, communicating well with a garden clearance professional before hiring them can help avoid any disappointments or unexpected roadblocks to your garden clearance goals.

Confirming Availability and Timelines

At this point, it’s ideal to narrow your options down to one preferred service. After doing so, you’ll want to discuss their availability and make sure that they can schedule you at a suitable time.

Moreover, make sure that you can agree on a realistic timeline for the garden clearance work, particularly if you've any upcoming events or even garden projects (e.g. the installation of a garden pond).

Should your preferred garden clearance service not offer the availability or a timeline that works for you, you could then check with your second and third preferences as to whether or not they can meet your scheduling needs.

Clarifying Service Terms

Next, request a detailed written service agreement that outlines key details such as pricing, payment terms and the scope of work.

gardener clearing bush

This can help limit any misunderstandings while ensuring that both you and the garden clearance professional have a clear awareness of the deliverables and expectations.

Monitoring the Clearance Process

It’s a good idea to stay engaged (here and there and when suitable) through the process. This way, you can raise any concerns or queries you might have when the garden clearance professional is at work. You can also monitor the process by checking in at times to ensure the work is progressing as expected.

Of course, it’s best to bring up questions/concerns before the work gets underway or when the garden clearance contractor is between tasks. Obviously, there’s an exception if your query or concern is urgent.

Need your garden cleared?
Get a Quote

Finding the ideal person for the job involves a combination of thorough research, comparing services and quotes, and carefully considering your options before making a final decision.

By following these guidelines and considering all of the steps laid out in this article, you can ensure your garden is in capable hands.

The right service will not only clear your garden in an efficient manner but make sure that their work is respectful of your property as well as the integrity of your outdoor space, leaving you with a garden that is perfect for adventure or relaxation.

Last updated by MyJobQuote on 13th February 2024.
Ready to get a price for your home improvement project?
Get started

Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year