How much does garden clearance cost?
Updated 9 Aug 2026
Typical cost per clearance
£150 – £500
A garden clearance in the UK typically costs £150–£500 depending on the size of the garden and how much waste there is. Overgrown gardens, brambles and old sheds or decking push the price toward the top of that range.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Small tidy-up (half day, 1 person) | £80 – £150 |
| Average overgrown garden (1 day) | £200 – £350 |
| Large or badly overgrown garden | £400 – £800 |
| Skip hire (added on top) | £200 – £350 |
| Old shed removal & disposal | £100 – £300 |
Prices are typical UK guide figures and vary by area, materials and job size. Post your job for real local quotes.
What affects the price?
How much waste there is, and how hard it is to get out. A garden with rear access for a van is far cheaper to clear than one where everything has to be carried through the house.
Waste disposal is often the single biggest cost — either a skip, or repeated tip runs.
How to save money
Bag up what you can yourself, and check whether your council offers a bulky-waste collection. Clearing in stages over a couple of visits can also spread the cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is waste removal included?+
Usually not — it's normally quoted separately, because the tip charges by weight or load. Always confirm this in the quote.
How long does a garden clearance take?+
An average overgrown garden is typically a day for one or two people. Very large or heavily overgrown plots can take two to three days.
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