Question 1

What services do gardeners offer?

Accepted Answer

Gardeners can offer work such as lawn mowing, lawn edging, lawn repair and reseeding, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, rose pruning, weeding, and planting. Services vary by business, so check the individual profile before making a request.

Question 2

When should I hire a gardener?

Accepted Answer

A gardener can help when the garden is overgrown, you need regular maintenance, hedges need cutting, and borders need tidying. Check individual profiles to make sure the business takes on the type of work you need.

Question 3

What information should I include when asking for a quote?

Accepted Answer

Describe the problem or work you want done, add clear photos where they can be taken safely, give useful measurements or product details where relevant, and include the property location, access and any deadline. Mention previous repairs, reports or known defects if they could affect the job.

Question 4

What should I check before hiring a gardener?

Accepted Answer

Before hiring, check the business has suitable experience and that the quote or price is clear. For this type of work, ask about waste removal, tools/equipment, regular availability, and plant knowledge. Also make sure the gardener covers your area and takes on the type of job you need.

Question 5

Are there qualifications, registrations or insurance I should check?

Accepted Answer

There is no single qualification that applies to every job of this type. Ask about relevant experience and public liability insurance. For specialist work, ask whether any particular training or accreditation is relevant.

Question 6

What can affect the cost of garden work?

Accepted Answer

The price can be affected by garden size, waste, frequency, access, hedge height, and equipment. Ask for a written quote that explains what is included and how extra work would be agreed.

Question 7

How long can garden work take?

Accepted Answer

How long the work takes depends on garden size, waste, frequency, and access. A small, straightforward job can be much quicker than a larger or more complex one, so ask when the work can start and how long it is expected to take once the scope is clear.

Question 8

What should I do before the work starts?

Accepted Answer

Before the work starts, agree what should be cut, kept, removed or left alone, provide access to the garden and explain any parking or gate restrictions, and confirm whether green waste removal is included. Follow any job-specific instructions the business gives you before arrival.

Question 9

When might another trade or specialist also be needed?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the job, you may also need landscapers, fencing contractors, tree surgeons, patio installers, and waste removal. Ask the business you contact what it will handle itself and whether another trade is needed.

Question 10

How can I find gardeners in Sussex on TradeKind?

Accepted Answer

Browse gardeners on TradeKind, choose a Sussex town where useful, and read individual profiles to check services and areas covered. You can also post your job or request a specific business through TradeKind.

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