Last updated on March 31st, 2022
Cost of weeding
If you’re one of those people that loves sitting and relaxing in your garden but hates the backbreaking work of weeding it, don’t worry. Getting a professional in to weed your garden for you is a lot more cost-effective than you might think. We’ve laid out the average cost of weeding a garden for you.
If you’re one of those people who loves sitting and relaxing in your garden but hates the backbreaking work of weeding it, don’t worry. Getting a professional to weed your garden for you is a lot more cost-effective than you might think. We’ve laid out the average cost of weeding a garden for you.
How much does weed removal cost?
| Item | Unit | Cost - low | Cost - high | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardener | Per hour | £15 | £45 | £30 |
| Gardener | Per day | £150 | £250 | £200 |
| Regular weeding | Per visit | £30 | £50 | £40 |
Our costs are ballpark averages – get a local tradesperson to quote now
The majority of gardeners won’t charge you a special rate for weeding. Instead, they’ll include the task in their hourly rate. Gardener prices are usually between £15 – £45 an hour or £150 – £200 a day.
If you get a gardener in on a regular basis to maintain your garden, the job shouldn’t take longer than an hour or two, which means you can expect to pay around £30 – £50 per visit. You might find your gardener is happy to give you a set fee for this as the visit will fall into part of your garden maintenance routine.
On the other hand, if your garden is in a bad state and you need a gardener to conduct a big, one-off clearout, the job could take many hours. This is where you can expect to pay your gardener an hourly or daily rate.
Weeding cost factors
Your total weed removal service cost will depend on a number of factors, many of which will influence how long the job takes. They include:
- The number of weeds.
- How mature the weeds are.
- The gardener’s experience.
- Your location.
- The size of your garden.
- Whether or not they spray the weeds (if they do, you’ll also have to budget for the spray).
FAQs
Is weeding a skilled job?
Weeding isn’t a particularly skilled job, but you’ll need somebody who knows what is a weed and what isn’t. Otherwise, you might find some of your favourite plants are cleared unexpectedly!
Can I save on the cost of weeding my garden by doing it myself?
Yes, you can certainly save on the cost of weeding by doing it yourself. In fact, most people do. That said, weeding is hard, physical work and can be time-consuming. If you do it yourself, you’ll also have to dispose of the weeds yourself, which can be a pain if you’ve cleared a whole garden. On the other hand, a gardener will save you time and effort and will usually remove and dispose of garden waste themselves.
How often should you weed your garden?
Your garden should be weeded around once a week. This way, you can make sure you’re removing weeds while they’re still young. At this stage, their roots won’t have properly developed and so they’ll be easier to remove. By weeding frequently, you’ll also be able to avoid any weeds going to seed, which would result in many more weeds next time!
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