Leaf raking in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional leaf raking help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable garden help services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-85
Typical Duration
45 mins-1.5 hrs
Location
Newton Abbot
Autumn leaves raked off your lawn and into piles ready for composting or disposal. Quick way to save your grass and get your garden looking tidier without the back-breaking work.
### Your Back vs All Those Leaves
Look at your lawn - **can you actually see grass through the leaves**? If not, they need raking before your grass underneath turns yellow and dies.
Leaf raking is one of those jobs that's simple but exhausting. Back and forth, over and over, getting leaves out of the grass. By the time you're halfway through you're wondering why you even bothered starting.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Spring-tine rake is essential for leaves on lawns - rigid metal rake damages grass. The flexible tines comb leaves out without tearing the turf underneath.
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### Why Leaves Need Clearing
| ✅ Leaves Cleared | ❌ Left to Smother | |------------------|-------------------| | Grass gets light and air | Yellow dead patches appear | | Lawn stays healthy | Moss takes over bare spots | | Paths safe to walk on | Slippery leaf mulch hazard | | Garden looks maintained | Soggy brown mess |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Rake** | Clear leaves from lawn using proper rake | | **Pile** | Collect into manageable piles for you | | **Option** | Bag up if you want full disposal too |
**📦 You're Left With** - Clear lawn that can breathe - Leaves piled for your compost or ready for collection - No more leaf smothering
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### Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Leaf Coverage | Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|---------------|------|------------| | Small lawn | Light to moderate | 45 mins-1 hr | **£60** | | Average garden | Moderate coverage | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-85** | | Large or heavy | Thick covering | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr. Add bagging/disposal if wanted.*
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### When You Need This
✅ **Regular autumn maintenance** - keep on top of leaf fall
✅ **One-off clear-up** - after heavy drop
✅ **Before you go away** - tidy before winter
✅ **Grass starting to yellow** - leaves been there too long
Why Choose Us for Leaf raking in Newton Abbot?
Leaves raked from lawn and borders
Piled for collection or bagged up
Lawn able to breathe again
Quick autumn tidy-up
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess Coverage See how thick the leaves are and how wet. Work out best approach - might be pure raking, might use blower for initial gather then rake to finish. ### Step 2: Clear the Lawn Rake leaves off grass into piles at edge of lawn or in corners. Make sure grass is clear - the whole point is letting it breathe again. ### Step 3: Pile or Bag Leave in piles if you want them for compost, or bag up if you're having them removed. Your call - I'll do whichever you prefer.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌧️ **Weather timing:** Dry leaves rake WAY easier than wet stuck-down ones. If you've got choice, pick a dry day. But Devon autumn means they're often wet - we'll clear them regardless, just takes longer. **Multiple sessions:** Most gardens need raking 2-3 times through autumn as different trees drop at different times. Book regular visits or call as needed. **What to do with piles:** Oak and beech leaves make excellent leaf mould if you bag and leave for a year. Other leaves can go in compost but take ages. Most people want them gone to the tip or green waste. **Borders too:** Leaves in borders act as natural mulch and break down over winter. But thick coverage smothers small plants. I can rake borders too if you want everything clear. **Exeter's urban trees:** We've got loads of street trees in Exeter - planes, limes, oaks. They all drop at slightly different times. If you've got multiple trees near you, expect extended leaf season from October right through December. Frustrating but that's city living with mature trees.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leaf raking in Newton Abbot
What's the difference between leaf raking and full leaf collection?
Leaf raking is the physical clearing - getting leaves off your lawn and into piles. Full collection includes bagging and disposal too. Some people want them raked for their own compost, others want the whole lot gone. Either service available.
Can you just rake them into my borders?
If that's what you want, yes - acts as natural mulch and breaks down over winter. But only works if borders can handle it. Too thick and they smother plants. Most people prefer piles for composting or full removal.
How often do leaves need raking in autumn?
Depends on your trees and how tidy you like it. Some people want weekly raking October through December as leaves keep falling. Others call once or twice when it builds up too much. Your call on frequency.
Will raking damage my lawn?
Not with the right rake - spring-tine rake flexes and doesn't tear grass. Actually good for the lawn as it pulls up dead grass (scarifying). Heavy metal rake dragged around can damage grass, but I use proper tools.
Can you rake when the leaves are wet?
Yes, just takes longer and they're heavier. Wet leaves stick to grass more and clump together. Dry leaves rake easier, but Devon autumn means they're often wet. I'll clear them either state.
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