How much would you charge for 5 hours solid hedging?

£300

?Total Estimated Price: £550
?Why it won't go much lower:
?Hawthorn is notoriously brutal on tools, and clearing a half-tonne of it along with tangled bracken requires constant heavy-duty clearing. If a contractor quotes you significantly under £450, double-check that they hold a valid Waste Carrier License—you don't want to risk being liable if that 500kg of thorny waste gets fly-tipped down a country lane to save a few pounds.

£750

£500

£300/600

500 every time it's done

Roughly £350

Key cost factors would be the type of hedge for example -
Hawthorn (thorny) + bracken = harder work, more time and care.
Hedge height (9 ft) adds difficulty - (ladders/scaffolding or elevated work).
Two workers speeds up work but doubles labour cost.
Waste (500 kg) adds disposal cost.
Access, location (e.g. London vs rural), and transport of waste affect cost.

Putting that together, a fair quote would likely be in the region of:

£700 - £850

It might drift higher (up to ~£1,000) if there are access difficulties, more bramble than expected, needing more safety equipment (scaffolding, etc.), or waste is bulky and hard to remove.

650£

For a 5-hour hedge trimming job, you can expect to pay anywhere from £125 to £375 or more, depending on the hedge's size, condition, and accessibility, as well as the professional's hourly rate. Hourly rates for hedge trimming typically range from £25 to £75, with some professionals charging more for complex or larger jobs

£450

Here’s a breakdown to help you estimate pricing for 5 hours of solid hawthorn hedge cutting and clearing with two workers, including waste removal of about 500kg annually:

Factors to consider:

Hawthorn is quite dense and thorny, so trimming is labor-intensive.
Bracken growth mixed in adds complexity and slows the job.
Two workers for 5 hours equals 10 man-hours total.
Waste removal of 500kg involves transport and disposal costs.
Annual maintenance suggests some efficiency but also steady workload.
Typical pricing:

Labour: Around £25–£40 per hour per worker depending on region and expertise.
So for 2 workers × 5 hours = 10 hours × £30 (average) = £300 labour.
Waste disposal: Disposal fees vary but roughly £50–£100 for 500kg, including transport.
Equipment & overhead: Might add around £30–£50 to cover wear, fuel, tools.
Estimated total: £380–£450

This is a rough ballpark. Prices may vary with local rates, access difficulty, and job specifics.

1. Labour (2 people, 5 hours)
• Professional hedge work (especially at 9ft high) often runs around £35–£50/hr per person.
• 5 hours x 2 people = 10 hours total
• Labour total: £350–£500

£500

That’s a strange question. Half a tonne from a 3m hedge done annually? Sounds excessive.

But, taking the job on face value, one skilled plus two labour & 500kg waste, assuming waste is disposed outside the time permitted £650.

£400

380

We charge £22.50 per person per hour. So for 5 hours, we would charge £225 plus waste, which we charge by number of bags filled rather than weight.

700 on the first cut then maintain it every year 560

Total labor cost: £200
Total waste disposal cost: £50
Total estimated annual maintenance cost = Labor Cost + Waste Disposal Cost = £200 + £50 = £250
2 workman

£400

I would charge £340

£825+vat

For 2 men and five hours work of hedging will cost in the regions of £550 for the work to be done and all waste taking away.

If I were providing the 2 extra guys clearing up price would roughly be £650.

If the 2 guys were not provided by myself the price would be £450

I would charge £400

I would charge around £20 per hour per person and around £500 to clear the waste .

My rate would be 500 for 2 men working 5 hours.

The cost for 5 hours of solid hedging with two workers, clearing up and removing 500kg of waste, would likely range from **£400 to £600** annually.

This includes labor and disposal fees, but prices can vary based on location and specific service providers.

The cost for 5 hours of solid hedging with two workers, clearing up and removing 500kg of waste, would likely range from **£400 to £600** annually. This includes labor and disposal fees, but prices can vary based on location and specific service providers.