Hedge trim small in Crediton
Looking for professional hedge trim small help in Crediton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Crediton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Crediton
Small garden hedge trimmed neat and tidy with all clippings removed. Clean cuts for healthy growth, even finish all round, and your garden looking cared-for again.
### Hedge Getting Out of Hand?
That small hedge has crept up hasn't it? **Started neat, now it's shaggy**. You keep meaning to trim it but somehow summer's nearly over and it still hasn't happened.
Small hedges shouldn't be big jobs - quick trim, bag the clippings, done. Gets your garden looking tidy again without eating your whole weekend.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Regular trimming keeps hedges dense and neat. Let them go too long between cuts and they get leggy with bare patches - harder to recover to a good shape.
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### Done Right vs Hacked Back
Here's the difference between proper trimming and just hacking at it:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Sharp blades for clean cuts | Blunt trimmer tearing the leaves | | Even finish all over | Lumpy and irregular | | Shaped to encourage density | Random cutting leaving gaps | | All clippings cleared | Mess left on lawn and borders |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Trim** | Even cut all sides, top and any shaping needed | | **Check** | Step back and make sure it's level and neat | | **Clear** | All clippings bagged up, lawn raked clean |
**📦 You're Left With** - Neat, defined hedge line - No mess to clear up - Garden looking tidy again
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### Pricing Guide
| Hedge Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |------------|----------------|------------| | Small front garden (up to 6ft) | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-85** | | Low box edging | 1 hr | **£60** | | Small dividing hedge | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Bigger hedges quoted separately.*
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### Common Small Hedges
✅ **Privet** - fast growing, needs 2 cuts a year
✅ **Box** - slow and formal, once a year fine
✅ **Laurel** - use hand shears ideally, not trimmer
✅ **Lonicera** - quick growing, benefits from frequent trimming
Why Choose Us for Hedge trim small in Crediton?
Neat, even finish on all sides
All clippings bagged and removed
Sharp tools for clean cuts
Regular trimming keeps them manageable
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess the Hedge Check what type it is (affects cutting technique), how overgrown, and what shape you want. Some people like box-shaped, others prefer natural. ### Step 2: Trim It Neat Even cut all over using sharp hedge trimmer. Stand back regularly to check it's level - easy to go wonky if you don't. Top done carefully if it needs ladders. ### Step 3: Clear Everything All clippings bagged up, lawn raked clean, bed edges cleared. You shouldn't be left with any mess to deal with.
Our Crediton Service Coverage
We cover Crediton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Crediton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🦜 **Nesting season:** March to August - check thoroughly for nests before trimming thick hedges. It's actually illegal to disturb nesting birds. If you've got nests, wait until they've fledged. **Multiple hedges?** If you've got several to do, let's get them all done in one visit. More efficient and better value. **Big hedges:** This price is for small hedges up to about 6ft that take an hour or so. Tall boundary hedges, long runs, or anything needing serious equipment is quoted separately. **Exeter's red soil:** Devon's red clay stains hedge clippings. If you want them for compost, know they'll take ages to break down - hedging is woody. Most people prefer us to take them away.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hedge trim small in Crediton
What counts as a 'small hedge' for this price?
Up to about 6 feet tall and maybe 10-15 feet long. Think front garden privet hedge, low box hedging, or small dividing hedge in your back garden. Anything bigger moves into longer job territory and I'll price accordingly.
When's the best time to trim a hedge?
Most hedges can be trimmed spring through autumn. Avoid nesting season (March-August) for thick hedges where birds might be. Late summer trim means it looks tidy through winter. I'll advise on timing for your specific hedge type.
Will you take the clippings away?
Yes - all bagged up and removed unless you specifically want them for your compost. Most people want them gone. That's included in the price.
How often should I get my hedge trimmed?
Fast-growing ones like privet - twice a year minimum. Slower ones like box or yew - once a year usually fine. Regular trimming keeps them dense and neat. Let them go too long and they get woody and hard to recover.
Can you trim the top if I can't reach?
Yes - that's often why people call. The sides are manageable with your own trimmer, but the top means ladders and it's just easier to get someone in. I'll do the whole thing while I'm there.
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Got multiple jobs?
Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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