Price of a home gardener in the UK: analysis and examples

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Estimating the cost of maintaining your garden isn't easy. There's a wide range of prices depending on the services and gardeners available. 

Thankfully, my guide is here to shed some light for you. 

You'll discover :

What is the hourly rate for a gardener? 

This is the price you'll pay for most gardeners in the UK. Of course, the cost can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of task or the gardener's experience. 

For example, on Yoojo, the rate for the home gardeners available on Yoojo starts at £13/h for small gardening tasks. 

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The average price of a gardener by type of service

Have a specific idea in mind and want a quick estimate for your gardening service? 

I can help you in two ways:

• by checking the prices our clients have paid for services already completed

• by using our free price simulation tool, which will give you an estimated average hourly rate

On Yoojo, it's possible to see the prices our clients have paid for all gardening services provided via our platform: This will give you an idea of the average price for certain types of services. 

Once you have chosen the desired service, you will be prompted to answer a few, very simple questions so that gardeners can get in touch with you. 

The interested providers will send you their rates within minutes... It's free and with no obligation... you only pay if you decide to book the right person:

Here are some examples of gardener rates for specific services in 2024:

Why do gardening rates vary so much?

Several factors can affect the cost of your gardening service. Some tasks require specific skills or equipment that can increase the price, for example. 

Ultimately, it all depends on your needs ! You'll need to think ahead: do I need an expert or a gardener with less experience?

Here’s a list of elements that can affect the rate of a gardener:

The gardener's status and expertise:

Not all gardeners have the same experience and qualifications. This has a big influence on the cost:

• craftsman

• landscaper

• self-employed

• jobber

Depending on your need, choose the right type of gardener to come to your home… you don't necessarily need a landscaper to mow your lawn. On the other hand, it's better to call in an expert for dangerous work or if you want to completely redesign your garden, for example.

Travel costs for your gardener

Some gardeners will charge you travel costs in addition to the price of the service (between £17 and £34 on average). Others include the cost in the final bill. 

This is the case on Yoojo, where the travel costs of gardeners are included in the hourly rate… so no surprises.

The rate increases depending on the season

Gardening can be done all year round, but most service requests come in the summer, when people can truly enjoy their green spaces. 

As a result, it's quite common for gardeners' rates to go up in summer, as their schedules get fully booked. 

On Yoojo, the recommended average rates stay the same throughout the year.

Do I need to ask a gardener for a quote?

No need to wait 3 days for quotes on Yoojo!

Your free request is immediately sent to gardeners who match your needs, are experienced, and have the equipment to complete your gardening job with peace of mind.

Available gardeners usually respond within 15 minutes!

No hidden fees, no outrageous costs, and insurance is included in the price… everything is detailed and handled through our site to avoid surprises.

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