How much does garden clearance cost in Cambridge?
A full garden clearance in Cambridge costs £250 to £500 for a typical rear garden, based on 85 completed jobs by ELawnCare between 2024 and 2026. Smaller gardens or light clearance work starts at around £150, while large overgrown plots or gardens with significant waste can reach £600 to £1,000 or more. The national average is £200 to £400, according to Checkatrade, so Cambridge sits slightly above. Pricing is usually based on the volume of waste to be removed, the difficulty of access, and the time needed. Most professionals charge either a day rate (£200 to £350 per day in Cambridge) or quote a fixed price after viewing the garden. ELawnCare offers free in-person estimates for all clearance work.
What is included in a garden clearance?
A standard garden clearance includes removing overgrown vegetation, cutting back shrubs and hedges, clearing weeds, raking leaves and debris, and removing all green waste from the property. It does not typically include tree felling (which requires specialist equipment and insurance), landscaping, or laying new turf. Hard waste such as broken paving, old sheds, or fencing is usually quoted separately. At ELawnCare, the base clearance price includes all green waste removal to a licensed recycling facility. We provide before and after photos for every clearance job, which homeowners find useful for insurance claims, estate agent documentation, or simply seeing the transformation.
How long does a garden clearance take?
A light clearance of a small Cambridge garden takes half a day. A full clearance of an average rear garden, including cutting back overgrown borders, removing weeds, and clearing all waste, typically takes one full day. Heavily overgrown plots, gardens that have been neglected for years, or large properties can take two to three days. The timeline also depends on access: a garden with side gate access is faster to clear than one where everything must pass through the house. ELawnCare provides a time estimate along with the price quote so customers know exactly what to expect.