Hedge Trimming
Domestic hedges shaped cleanly, cuttings tidied and removed.
Low (≤2m)£4 per metre
Tall (>2m)£8 per metre
NORTH OF CAMBRIDGE
Hedge Trimming in Cottenham
ELawnCare trims hedges across Cottenham, a large village about 6 miles north of Cambridge with a distinctly rural character. Properties here often have longer boundary hedges than typical city gardens, running along lanes and between neighbouring plots, and many are mature enough to need two or three cuts a year to stay under control.
Hedges up to 2 metres are £4 per metre, and anything above 2 metres is £8 per metre. Cuttings are tidied and removed as part of every visit.
Cottenham is within the 8-mile free callout radius, so no travel charge applies.
Written by Evaldas, owner of ELawnCare. Last reviewed .
WHAT IT COSTS
Prices for this work
Rural hedges in Cottenham
The village's rural setting means hedges here tend to be longer and often taller than those in Cambridge itself. Mixed native hedges, privet, laurel, and leylandii are all common, and each grows at a different rate, so the trimming schedule depends on the species rather than a fixed calendar.
Longer boundary runs are priced per metre the same as shorter ones, so a 30-metre hedge simply costs proportionally more than a 10-metre one without any premium for length.
Maintaining hedge shape between cuts
Two cuts a year, late spring and late summer, suit most hedges in Cottenham. Fast-growing species like leylandii or laurel may need a third cut in early autumn to stay tidy through winter. Formal hedges cut to a tighter shape benefit from more frequent trimming, while informal mixed hedges can often get by with two passes.
Regular trimming keeps a hedge dense at the base rather than growing leggy and thin, which is harder to fix once it has happened and often requires heavier renovation cutting.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
£4 per metre for hedges up to 2 metres high, £8 per metre above 2 metres. Cuttings are cleared as part of the visit. Cottenham is within the free callout area, so no travel charge applies.
Two or three times a year for most species. Late spring and late summer are the main cuts. Fast-growing hedges like leylandii or laurel may benefit from a third trim in early autumn to hold their shape through winter.
Yes. Longer boundary runs are priced per metre the same as shorter ones, so cost scales proportionally with length. Cuttings from longer hedges are cleared as part of the visit regardless of volume.
Yes. Hedges are checked before cutting during nesting season, roughly March to August. Any section with an active nest is left until the birds have finished and the nest is no longer in use.
FULLY INSURED
£2M public liability
CAMBRIDGE-BASED
CB1 to CB25 free callout
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Owner handles every visit
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