Hedge Trimming
Domestic hedges shaped cleanly, cuttings tidied and removed.
Low (≤2m)£4 per metre
Tall (>2m)£8 per metre
CHERRY HINTON
Hedge Trimming in Cherry Hinton
ELawnCare trims hedges in Cherry Hinton at £4 per metre for hedges up to 2m in height and £8 per metre for anything taller. All clippings are removed from site. The price covers a clean, squared cut on both sides and the top where accessible.
Cherry Hinton's 1950s semis often have established privet, laurel, and leylandii hedging along boundaries and front gardens. Many of these hedges have been growing for decades and need at least two cuts a year to stay in shape. Left longer, they thicken and spread, making each subsequent trim harder and more expensive.
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Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Hedge trimming costs in Cherry Hinton
£4 per metre for hedges up to 2m covers the vast majority of garden boundary hedging. A 20-metre privet hedge costs £80 per trim. Above 2m, the rate doubles to £8 per metre because taller hedges need platform work and produce more waste per metre.
Clippings removal is included. If the hedge has not been trimmed in over a year and has grown significantly beyond its previous line, the first trim may take longer and is quoted after a look. Subsequent trims return to the standard rate.
When to trim hedges in Cherry Hinton
Most hedges need two trims per year: once in late spring after the first flush of growth, and again in late summer or early autumn to tidy up before winter. Formal hedges like box or yew may benefit from a third trim in midsummer.
Nesting birds are checked for before any work begins between March and August. If an active nest is found, that section is left until the birds have fledged, as required by law.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
£4 per metre up to 2m height, £8 per metre above 2m. Clippings removed. No callout charge. A 20m hedge at standard height costs £80 per trim. Published rates from ELawnCare.
Twice a year for most hedges: late spring and early autumn. Fast growers like privet may need a third cut in midsummer. Regular trimming keeps the hedge dense and prevents it from getting out of hand.
Yes. Hedges above 2m are trimmed at £8 per metre. Leylandii, laurel, and other tall species are all covered. Very tall hedges requiring specialist access are quoted after a site visit.
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