Garden maintenance rental in Exeter

The Garden Nobody's Touched in Months

Tenant's moved out. The property's great inside. Then you walk into the back garden.

Lawn's like a meadow. Hedges are exploding over the fence. Weeds growing through the patio. Rubbish piled in the corner. It's an absolute state.

You've got viewings starting in 3 days. This isn't going to cut it.

💡 Pro tip: Gardens create first impressions. A tidy garden makes the whole property look cared-for. An overgrown mess makes prospective tenants think "what else is neglected here?"

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Why Garden Maintenance Matters for Rentals

Tenants judge properties by kerb appeal. The garden's part of that.

✅ Well-Maintained Garden	❌ Overgrown Mess
Lawn mowed, edges trimmed	Waist-high grass
Hedges neat and controlled	Blocking paths and windows
Patio clear and useable	Covered in weeds and moss
Professional first impression	Looks abandoned

Plus, if gardens get really out of control, they cause actual problems: blocked drains from leaves, damp from overgrown shrubs against walls, neighbour complaints.

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What You Get

🔧 Standard Garden Maintenance

🌱 Lawn Care

• Mow lawns to reasonable height
• Strim edges and awkward bits
• Rake up grass clippings if needed
• Not professional lawn treatments - just cutting

✂️ Hedge & Shrub Tidying

• Trim hedges to neat shape
• Cut back overgrown shrubs
• Remove dead/broken branches
• Sweep up clippings

🧹 General Tidying

• Clear weeds from paths and patios
• Remove visible rubbish and debris
• Sweep hard surfaces
• Basic leaf clearance if seasonal

🗑️ Waste Removal

• Bag all garden waste
• Remove to tip or leave for green bin
• Clear away any dumped items

📦 You're Left With

• Presentable garden for viewings
• Lawn mowed and tidy
• Hedges under control
• Rubbish gone

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Pricing Guide

Garden Size & Condition	Estimated Time	You'll Pay
Small, just needs mowing	1-1.5 hrs	£60-£85
Medium, some overgrowth	2-3 hrs	£110-£160
Large or badly overgrown	4-5 hrs	£210-£260

Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Tip runs for waste disposal add 30-60 mins depending on distance.

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Regular Maintenance vs Emergency Clearance

Regular maintenance (every 4-8 weeks)

• Quick tidy-ups keeping on top of growth
• 1-2 hours per visit typically
• Cheaper per visit than clearances
• Garden never gets out of control

Emergency clearance (once-off between tenancies)

• Major tidying of months of neglect
• 3-6 hours depending on state
• More expensive but necessary
• Gets property viewable fast

If you've got long-term tenants who don't maintain gardens, regular visits save you money vs emergency clearances every time they move out.

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What I Don't Do

Just to be clear - this is maintenance and tidying, not gardening expertise:

❌ Not a landscaper - major redesigns, new patios, building stuff ❌ Not a tree surgeon - big tree work needs specialists ❌ Not a horticulturalist - plant identification, specialist pruning ❌ Not lawn treatments - moss killing, feeding, professional lawn care

I mow, trim, tidy, and clear. That's the service.