Garden Clearance in Exeter
Professional garden clearance services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
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Typical Duration
Day+
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional garden clearance to transform overgrown, neglected, or chaotic gardens into manageable spaces. We remove everything - vegetation, debris, rubbish - and leave you with a clean slate ready for whatever comes next.
When Gardens Get Out Of Hand
Gardens get overwhelming for many reasons. Illness, bereavement, house moves, new babies, work pressures - life happens and gardens suffer. What was manageable becomes impenetrable. Brambles take over, trees self-seed, rubbish accumulates, and it feels impossible to tackle.
We handle complete garden clearance without judgment. Whether it's been neglected for months or years, whether it's overgrown vegetation or accumulated junk, we clear it systematically and remove everything from site. You get your garden back.
What We Clear
Vegetation: Overgrown borders, brambles, nettles, saplings, ivy, undergrowth, overgrown lawns, dead plants, anything green that's taken over.
Debris: Fallen branches, hedge clippings, leaf buildup, composted piles, anything organic that's accumulated.
Rubbish: Old furniture, broken equipment, construction waste, general garden junk that's been dumped or abandoned.
Structures: Rotten sheds, collapsed fences, broken greenhouses - we can dismantle and remove garden structures as part of clearance.
We work methodically, clearing section by section, piling waste, loading transport, and removing everything from site. Nothing gets dumped in your bins or left hidden at the back. Complete removal.
What You're Left With
A cleared garden showing what you actually have to work with. Borders will be visible. Lawn areas will be obvious. Existing plants and structures will be revealed. You'll be able to see the space properly and decide what happens next - whether that's landscaping, simple tidying, or ongoing maintenance.
💡 Pro tip: Garden clearance reveals opportunities and problems. Sometimes you discover lovely plants hidden under undergrowth. Sometimes you find drainage issues or structural problems that need addressing. It's all useful information for planning what comes next.
Done Right vs Done Wrong
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Systematic clearance revealing garden structure | Hacked randomly leaving chaos |
| All waste removed from site | Dumped in corner or customer's bins |
| Existing plants identified and preserved if wanted | Everything destroyed regardless |
| Safe working around structures and boundaries | Damage to fences, walls, services |
Why Choose Us for Garden Clearance in Exeter?
Complete garden transformation
All waste removed and disposed
Reveal garden potential
Ready for replanting or landscaping
What to Expect
1. Site Visit & Quote We assess the garden, discuss what needs clearing and what (if anything) you want preserved. Quote covers labour, waste removal, and disposal costs.
2. The Clearance We arrive with proper equipment and transport. Work is methodical - clear, pile, load, remove. Large jobs take multiple days.
3. Completion & Cleanup Everything is removed from site. Paths are swept. You're left with a cleared garden and we discuss options for what happens next if you want advice.
🔧 DIY Tips
🔧 Tackling Garden Clearance Yourself
Garden clearance is exhausting physical work, but it's doable if you're fit and have time. What you'll need:
- Protective clothing (brambles are vicious)
- Quality tools (secateurs, loppers, saw, fork)
- Means of waste disposal (van hire or multiple skip loads)
- Realistic timeframe (it always takes longer than you think)
- Help (garden clearance alone is grim)
📐 Systematic Approach
- Start at furthest point from access
- Clear in sections, don't jump around
- Pile waste as you go, burn if permitted
- Identify and mark anything worth keeping
- Work methodically, don't get overwhelmed
- Load and dispose of waste regularly
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Underestimating waste volume (you'll need more skips than expected)
- Not protecting yourself (brambles, nettles, hidden hazards)
- Destroying everything (some plants might be valuable)
- Leaving waste in garden (attracts vermin, looks terrible)
- Trying to rush it (garden clearance is marathon not sprint)
💡 Pro Trick
If you're doing it yourself, hire a mini digger for heavily overgrown areas. It transforms what would be weeks of manual work into days of mechanical clearance. Worth every penny for seriously overgrown gardens.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
Combine with: Border clearance (for ongoing maintenance), stump grinding, grass seeding Related services: Ongoing garden maintenance, landscaping, fence installation
Garden clearance is the reset button. It doesn't create a finished garden, it reveals what you have to work with. After clearance, you'll need to decide on next steps - whether that's basic maintenance, landscaping, or leaving it simple.
We find all sorts during garden clearance. Sometimes valuable plants hidden under weeds. Sometimes buried treasure (rarely). Sometimes problems like drainage issues or subsidence. Sometimes just years of accumulated chaos. Whatever we find, we'll show you and advise honestly.
Protected species and nesting birds complicate clearance. If we discover active nests, we legally must stop until birds fledge. If you're booking for specific dates (property sale, moving date), book early to allow for delays.
Garden clearance is often emotional. Especially if it's a loved one's neglected garden or somewhere that got away from you during difficult times. We work respectfully and without judgment. Gardens get overwhelming. It happens. We just sort it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does garden clearance cost?
Garden clearance is quoted per job as costs vary enormously based on garden size, overgrowth level, waste volume, and access. Small gardens from £200-400, medium gardens £400-800, large or heavily overgrown gardens £800-2000+. We provide free quotes after seeing the garden.
How long does garden clearance take?
Typical garden clearance takes 1-3 days depending on size and condition. Small manageable gardens might be done in a day. Large overgrown jungles can take a week. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote.
Do you remove all the waste?
Yes, absolutely. We remove every bit of waste from site - vegetation, debris, rubbish, everything. That's included in the quote. You don't need to arrange skips or disposal. We handle it all.
Can you clear gardens with structures or hazards?
We can clear most situations including brambles, nettles, fallen trees, old sheds, buried rubbish, and general chaos. For hazardous materials (asbestos, chemicals) we'll advise on specialist disposal. We'll assess everything during the quote visit.
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