Everything you need to know about hedge trimming prices {Comparison + Examples}
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Our hedge trimming service is one of the most popular on the site, with over 250 people already having found a gardener at a competitive rate.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through a price comparison, quick-reference tables summarising everything you need to know at a glance, and real examples of prices our clients have paid.
Hourly rates for hedge trimming
Let’s start with a statistic* regarding the hourly rate for hedge trimming:
Home service gardeners:
Gardening company:
This isn’t always the best way to calculate the cost of hedge trimming, as the service is often charged by the linear metre (I’ll explain that below).
How many metres of hedge can a gardener trim in an hour, you ask?
*How did I get these statistics?
For home service gardeners:
I compiled the data from 250 hedges trimmed thanks to Yoojo and averaged the prices paid by clients.
For traditional gardening companies:
I gathered several dozen quotes in the 5 biggest UK cities for hedges of various sizes (small, medium, high), from specialised companies.
Price comparison by hedge height
The height of your hedges has the biggest impact on the price, so it’s in your best interest to trim them regularly, especially if you have fast-growing hedge varieties!
Why, you ask?
Because a 10-foot hedge means:
working on a ladder
additional safety measures
a more complex job
your gardener will need to bring a telescopic trimmer (and that’s pricey)
Here’s a handy table comparing average rates based on hedge height, for a 33-foot hedge:
| Hedge height | Gardening company price | Yoojo average price | Book this service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Between 3 and 5 feet |
£27 |
£19 |
|
| Medium Between 5 and 6.5 feet |
£54 |
£33 |
|
| Large Between 6.5 and 8 feet |
£78 |
£41 |
|
| Very large Over 10 feet |
£92 |
£56 |
🍂 Want to get rid of your green waste after the job?
On Yoojo, I offer this option directly in the booking form. All you have to do is tick the box!
Here’s the average price you’ll pay for an hour of hedge trimming with waste removal to the local tip:
| Hedge height | Yoojo average price |
|---|---|
| Small hedges | + £7 |
| Large hedges | + £17 |
Waste removal is a great way to save time and avoid the hassle of multiple trips to the recycling centre. Many gardeners also offer a mulching service, turning your trimmings into nutrient-rich compost. Just ask when booking!
Example 1: reducing a 50cm hedge, no waste removal
💰 Price of the service : £44
⏳ Time slot booked : 2h
Aurélie only paid £44 to reduce the top of her 15-metre-long hedge, but not the sides... so we're only talking about one face being trimmed here.
Example 2: two hours of hedge trimming in the countryside
💰 Price of the service : £64
⏳ Time slot booked : 3h30
Here, this customer from a rural area paid £64 for 3 hours and a half of service.
Often, our hedge trimming service is cheaper in smaller villages!
Example 3: No electricity? No problem!
💰 Price of the service : 109£
⏳ Time slot booked : 6h
In this example, there’s no electricity in the garden… but no worries on Yoojo. With over 30,000 gardeners available across the UK to maintain your garden, there’s always someone nearby with shears, secateurs, and branch cutters to perform a manual hedge trim.
Example 4: need a regular gardener?
💰 Price of the service : £54
⏳ Time slot booked : 3h
On Yoojo, you can also find a regular gardener who’ll come to your home several times a year. Here, the customer paid £54, three times a year, to have their hedges trimmed.
Example 5: get rid of your green waste
💰 Price of the service : £39
⏳ Time slot booked : 2h30
Did you know that on Yoojo, when you request a hedge trimming service, we also offer an option for the professional to take care of your green waste? It’s super handy!
Here, the customer paid £39 for two hours of service, and green waste removal was included.
Get in touch with gardeners for free
Got green waste lying around?
No need to wait until your next hedge trim to get rid of all those plants.
How to get your free quote?
On Yoojo, getting in touch is free.
This means you can post as many ads as you like, and you’ll only pay if you decide to book a gardener!
To find out your price, just post your ad for free, and you’ll receive price offers only from qualified gardeners who live near you.
Besides the three years imprisonment and £39,000 fine you risk for using undeclared work, you won’t even save that much money.
The difference between an off-the-books hedge trimming job and a registered gardener from a personal services provider is only a few pounds…
…it’s really not worth the risk!
Conclusion: hedge trimming isn't that expensive
The best way for you to know how much your job will cost is to ask the experts on Yoojo.
Post as many ads as you like, it’s free, and the gardeners nearby can tell you how much it’ll cost.
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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