POPULAR
Lawn Mowing
Striped, healthy lawns with squared edges. From courtyard plots to country gardens.
FROM
£20per 100m²
+50% surcharge for overgrown first cuts
SOUTHEAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Gardener in Balsham
ELawnCare covers Balsham on a regular route through the villages southeast of Cambridge. The village has a mix of period cottages with compact gardens and larger detached properties with generous lawns, and both are routine work here.
Mowing, strimming, hedges, hand weeding, clearances and fencing are all available, with no callout charge within 8 miles and every visit carried out personally by the owner.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Strimming & Edging
Crisp finished edges along paths, fences, and beds. Add to a mow or book on its own.
FROM
£12per visit
or £28/hour standalone
Hedge Trimming
Domestic hedges shaped cleanly, cuttings tidied and removed.
Low (≤2m)£4 per metre
Tall (>2m)£8 per metre
Hand Weeding
Roots-out, no chemicals. Beds, gravel paths, and patios cleared by hand for lasting results.
FROM
£28per hour
1-hour minimum
Garden Clean-up
Post-winter resets, end-of-tenancy clears, neglected gardens brought back to life.
Small£250 (half-day)
Medium£375 (full-day)
Largefrom £750 - quote
What Balsham gardens usually need
Compact cottage gardens in the village centre are often covered by the £40 minimum visit, while larger properties on the outskirts scale up with area at the standard £20 per 100m² rate. Hedges along village lanes and boundaries are typically trimmed twice a year, late spring and late summer.
Seasonal work in Balsham
Autumn tidy-ups are a common request as gardens are put to bed for winter, covering leaf clearance, a final hedge trim, and beds cut back. Spring brings the first mow of the season and, for tired lawns, the renewal package covering scarifying, aeration and overseed.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Mowing from £20 per 100m² with a £40 minimum visit. Hedges £4 per metre up to 2m, £8 above. Hand weeding £28 an hour. Monthly plans take 10% off, and Balsham is within the free callout area.
Yes. Half-day clearances from £250, full day from £375, larger jobs from £750 quoted after seeing the garden. Common for end-of-season resets and neglected gardens alike.
Yes. Lawn renovation from £190 for around 70m², with whole-lawn aeration and overseeding, targeted scarification where needed and topsoil on bare or damaged areas. Grass seed and topsoil are included in the agreed quote. Guide prices depend on lawn condition, access and the work required. Full-lawn scarification, full-lawn topdressing and additional materials are priced separately where needed. Send us a few photos and your approximate lawn size for a confirmed quote.
Yes, £2 million public liability cover, proof available on request before any work starts.
FULLY INSURED
£2M public liability
CAMBRIDGE-BASED
CB1 to CB25 free callout
RELIABLE
Owner handles every visit
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