Cost of removing a 3m hedge

How much would it cost in waste removal expenses to have a three metre hedge removed?

Asked by asa on 30th Aug 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"To have a 3m x 3m hedge to remove and take it away would cost in the region of 700 pounds"
Answered on 31st Aug 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"This would depend how high 3m (and wide the hedge is )"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"For a 3-metre hedge removal, typical UK costs including waste removal (i.e., cutting down the hedge and taking the cuttings/roots away) tend to be roughly:

Estimated costs

Basic hedge removal (small-medium size): around £200 – £400 for cutting and waste disposal combined.

Larger or more difficult hedges (3 m+ tall, thick roots): around £400 – £600 or more.

, a 3 m high hedge removal including waste taken away has been quoted about £650 – £700 from me on numerous occasions

🧠 What affects the price
Height and thickness of the hedge — bigger, denser hedges cost more.
Root removal — digging out larger roots adds to the time/cost.
Accessibility — hard-to-reach gardens raise labour costs.
Length of the hedge — longer runs cost more overall per metre.

🗑️ Waste disposal options (affect cost)
☑ Included in the contractor’s quote — typically the easiest option.
☑ Skip hire you arrange yourself — a skip big enough for hedge debris might cost £100 – £400 depending on size.

☑ Council garden waste bags or bin collection — cheaper if you can bag and dispose yourself."
Answered on 26th Dec 2025 - Member since Nov 2025 - report
"Hello and thank you for sending me a message
Your looking at
Removal or the hedge and roots plus waste
£650 cash"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"I can only answer your question with a question.
3m high ?
How long and how"
Answered on 30th Aug 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"I would say a ballpark figure of 120 for taking out and 50-100 to take it away."
Answered on 25th Apr 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 - report
"Ballpark figure of between £250 and £350 depending on who you use"
Answered on 30th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Roughly around £150-£200 depending on who you go with could be a lot more"
Answered on 2nd Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
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