Pricing guide

How much does it cost to clear a garden in Birmingham?

It is the question we get asked most: how much does it cost to clear a garden? The honest answer is that it depends on the job — a tidy-up of a small terrace garden and a full clearance of an overgrown plot are completely different pieces of work. Here is what actually decides the price, so you know what to expect when you ask for a quote.

2 October 2026 5 min read

Why there is no single price

Two gardens of the same size can cost very different amounts to clear. One might be an afternoon's work with a car-load of waste; the other might need days of cutting back, several van loads and licensed disposal of heavy or hazardous material. Any company quoting a flat price without seeing the job is guessing — and guesses tend to grow once work starts.

That is why we look at every clearance before quoting, either from photos or a quick visit, and give you a fixed written price before we start.

What affects the cost

  • Size of the area — a small courtyard versus a long overgrown plot
  • How overgrown it is — light tidying versus brambles, self-seeded trees and years of growth
  • Volume and type of waste — green waste is cheapest; soil, rubble, old sheds and furniture cost more to dispose of legally
  • Access — a garden only reachable through the house takes longer than one with side or rear access
  • What stays and what goes — keeping and reshaping shrubs is quicker than ripping everything out
  • Hazards — asbestos sheets, sharp debris or fly-tipped waste need specialist handling

Why the cheapest quote is not always cheapest

Waste disposal is the hidden cost in garden clearance. Legitimate disposal at licensed facilities costs money, and it is included in any honest quote. Unlicensed operators undercut by fly-tipping — and if your waste is traced back to you, the fine lands on your doormat, not theirs.

We are fully insured and dispose of all waste at licensed facilities, so the price we quote is the whole job, done properly.

How to get an accurate price

Send us a few photos of the garden with a rough idea of what you want done — cleared completely, cut back and tidied, or waste removed only. We can usually give a guide price from photos and confirm it with a fixed written quote before any work starts.

We clear gardens across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, including Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Solihull, Wolverhampton and everywhere in between.

FAQ

Common questions.

How much does it cost to clear a garden in Birmingham?+

It genuinely depends on the size of the garden, how overgrown it is, the volume and type of waste, and access. A light tidy of a small garden is a very different job from clearing a heavily overgrown plot, so we look at every job — usually from photos — and give a fixed written quote before starting.

Is waste removal included in a garden clearance quote?+

With us, yes. Our quotes include loading, removal and licensed disposal of all waste, so there are no extras on the day.

Can you clear a garden with no side access?+

Yes. We regularly clear gardens that are only reachable through the house, using protective sheeting and carrying waste out carefully. It takes a little longer, which is reflected in the quote.

How long does a garden clearance take?+

A modest tidy-up can be done in a few hours; a heavily overgrown garden can take one to several days. We confirm the timescale with your quote.

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