How much does gardening cost in the UK?
Most gardening jobs in the UK cost between $40 and $150. The median is $95.
We do not yet have enough completed gardening tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What you get for that
Lawn mowing, weeding, hedge trimming, garden tidy-ups.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Mow, edge and tidy a small garden | £40 to £70 |
| Half day: mow, weed borders, cut a hedge back | £90 to £150 |
| Overgrown garden clearance with waste taken away | £200 to £450 |
What changes the price for gardening
- Size and how overgrown. A maintained garden is priced by the visit. One that has been left a year is a clearance job at a different rate.
- Green waste. Taking cuttings away is often the biggest line. It needs a registered waste carrier and there are tip fees behind it.
- Hedge height. Anything above head height needs different equipment and more care, and above roof gutter level changes the job again.
- Access. No side gate means everything comes through the house, which slows the whole job.
What is usually included
- Labour and own machinery
- Bagging up cuttings
And what is usually not
- Taking waste away, unless the tasker holds a waste carrier licence
- Plants and materials
- Tree work needing a qualified surgeon
- Structural work
The one thing that saves the most money
Ask for the waste carrier registration number if cuttings are being removed. If your garden waste is fly-tipped you can be fined, even though you paid someone else to deal with it.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified gardening taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a gardening taskBrowse gardening taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $95 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $114.95 | $95 |
| Tasker receives | $72.20 | $92.04 |
| Platform fees | $42.75 | $2.96 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does gardening cost in the UK?
$40 to $150 for most jobs, with a median of $95. We do not yet have enough completed gardening tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What makes gardening more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.