Maybe sounds a bit glib, but if you're happy with what you charged, and the customer was too, then you got it right. Always listen to that gut feeling.
People get hung up on pricing but as long as you cover your business running costs etc and you're happy with what your earning, that's all that matters.
Definitely. I do these videos to give people ballpark figures for those who have maybe just started and sometimes to see if I'm roughly in line with others guys. My other leaf pricing video was the first leaf clearance I'd charged for and didn't have a clue haha
Thats a v fair comment ..as long as your happy that's main thing..don't charge what others are happy with its up to you..alot ppl like to BS to rem.the world is full of them I'm afraid..your price seemed fair to me.an a decent job to boot...
Great job. It's good to talk about pricing. Pricing is probably the most difficult things in Gardening. I think you are about right for the time of year.
Thanks Neil. Hopefully these videos help new people (like myself) in the business and give a ball park figure. It's sometimes quite tricky and I'm learning all the time
Spot on with your price for winter work tbh. I’d prob chuck £20 on in the summer though to bring it up to a good round £100. Doubtless someone will be along to say that’s £200 quid all day long and they wouldn’t even get out the van for less than that though.
I would of said 80 for the time of year . I would of tagged another small job in the same day. Also if it’s a new client I’m sure it will attract more work from there
I've been going about 2 years now myself, and obviously still learning too.. I'd have said about £100, you've done a real decent job on that hedge pal. It's hit and miss quoting wise I find. I've lost a few jobs even when I've gone in cheap as cheap can be! Then, I've driven past the place 2 months later and it's still not been done, so they're just time wasters.
Depend on what area do you leave. In Oxford i would charge at least £120 plus 30 to be taken away. Shall I ask you what stihl hedge cutter have you been using?
Only just came across this video but im glad to say i guessed 80pound, i am also starting my gardening career so i find your vidoes very helpful! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Shane. If this was the summer and I was busy I'd have charged more though and don't forget these are rough ballparks... I still mess my pricing from time to time 😵💫
Fair price I feel. 40 ish pounds an hour is fair. Also do you consider a uniform ? Logo polo shirt some work pants and a hat etc ? I’d recommend cuchualainn workwear in Ireland if they deliver. All packages for great value
That was my good waterproof jacket I usually wear. I've got a full uniform but getting it embroidered this week. Don't often wear my work jeans to be fair though.
Nice job chap! That's worth £100 of anyone's money for a one off! 👍. Don't know about you but I'm absolutely snowed under at the moment, need about 12 day in a week 😩! Was hoping to slow down a bit at my age. 🤔
Did a similar hedge in July, but charged double. I'm in the same boat, working out my rates. Rather than time of year, could you quote on how much they want off, a reduction or seasonal prune? Great job!
Hi there, I would usually charge a bit extra I think (especially given some of the comments here) had it not been December and I wasn't dead busy. But yeah, rates can be difficult especially when first starting
I am a gardener also, for that I would probaly charge around £180. Maximum 2,5 -3 hours of work for trimming only as you said, including waste collection. Think how much value you give to a customer. What someone would do with a cheap hedge timmer bought for ex for £70 at B&Q or similar place, no leaf blower, no van to load all that waste. How much time and effort it would cost a person without professional gear.
I would say £75 . If I was taking the waste away £120, if mulching waste and leaving onsite probably £95. Based in Gateshead. Looking at some of the comments might have to increase my prices.
£90. I wasn’t far off😂 Just stumbled across your channel, subbed. Vids like these are great, gives a good perspective, I was thinking I’d be coming in a bit steep!😂
Good advice mate is get a big tarp and put it under the hedge for trimmings if your ever taking waste away ect easier to clean up imo but I would have charged at least £120-£150 and I'm in north east if it was going to be regular maybe on cheaper side a waste carriers license is £265 I think mate for a 2 tier or cheaper if it's just a smaller vehicle I think but works around at £88 per year for 3 years license it might be worth the investment in the long run as I've lost work just on not been able to dispose of the waste when I first started off and some of them were good earners just an idea for you
Hi cheers. Yeah I use a tarp on a lot of jobs. I'd be charging more now for a job like this as I'm nearly full (regulars wise). Great money hedge jobs though for sure 👌
now then mate been watching your vids as my self i started last year invested in some gear just to get me going but reading the comments on peoples prices im either way to cheep or people are having my eyes out
It's a tough one. Some jobs I go to I don't have a clue. I'm still learning and I do these videos for myself as well as trying to help people get a rough idea. Obviously people have different costs, they may employ staff etc etc. Different parts of the country also have different rates as I'm sure you'll know. Some jobs I go to where I think I know the "going rate" if I'm quite busy I may just test the waters and go a bit higher if I'm not fussed about getting the job or not. It's not easy though mate
Yes a good job, I'd have said 80 notes so it's in the right area. It's a good video to watch because I'm looking at a hla 56 to buy so it's a impressive bit of kit. What battery 🔋 were you using in it and how long does it usually take to charge it up please? Thanks for a informative video 📹 👍
Cheers mate. So it's an AK20 battery. When I bought it, the whole set came with charger and 2 batteries. I want to say a few hours to charge but can't quite remember as I charge over night and the charger cuts out once it's charged up so it doesn't overheat etc. Battery life is class though. Could cut that hedge 7 or 8 times on 1 battery I'd say. I've got a link in the description anyway if you want to have a look
Both. Rake most of it up then blow back under the hedge. I didn't on this job but sometimes I put tarp down. Easier to mow the clippings up too which I try to do where applicable
It's so hard to quote these days. Low wages high bills. I'd say 80 was okay. 300 if it was high. But without needing a ladder it's okay between 80 to 150 range.
Minimum 50 quid an hour plus tax insurance fuel and wear n tear , any fees for taking it away extra including time fuel so ,charge at least 200 25% discount for less fortunate and further 20% for cash range 120_200
@@TheGreyGardener1990 £40 per aint bad with no waste away. Especially if your not long starting up. But yes…in the summer when you have plenty of work on….id stick another 20-30 quid on
Good video - but the main thing to come out of these comments is the insane number of people that think it’s “would of” instead of “would have”. Not really helping the stereotype of gardeners being a bit dim here guys
just watched the rest of the video, its really neat, they got their moneys worth. I didnt mean to insult with my first guess, I didnt realise how much was gonna be taken off!
Straight away I said 200 to myself.. but in hindsight that sounds a tad high.. 😂 I think given you didn't need to take the waste.. 100 easily. 80 is cheap my man.
@@TheGreyGardener1990 yes. We don't touch anything for less than £200 unless it's fortnightly maintenance. A hedge that size I would be looking at an hour to do it.
About right, I could do it for 3hrs max, Inc tidy into green bins and blow around with a break / brew. £75 if regular. £80 is nice and you will probably get it again. Local obviously and immediate payment. Well done. It's not high or Holly/ spikey etc. Can't grumble at that in the Midlands, never mind up North I presume? Depends on advertising costs too.
@@TheGreyGardener1990 I was working as a new farmer on £10ph. Of course he took advantage and had me do a whole days hedge cutting all for £80… obviously I moved on and now shall set up as a gardening biz from the experience. The work was easily £200 so divided by 8 and it came up to 25, 25 times 3 chuck a bit on for good measure… £80… Bosch!
@ashpreston8863 this job if I was quoting now I'd be higher. But it was 2/3 years ago now and lots of mistakes have been made along the way. I think I'd done it slightly cheaper as it was December if I remember rightly
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Maybe sounds a bit glib, but if you're happy with what you charged, and the customer was too, then you got it right. Always listen to that gut feeling.
100% mate
That's not glib James that's very accurate and excellent advice, you've gotta go with what feels good to you personally :)
People get hung up on pricing but as long as you cover your business running costs etc and you're happy with what your earning, that's all that matters.
Definitely. I do these videos to give people ballpark figures for those who have maybe just started and sometimes to see if I'm roughly in line with others guys. My other leaf pricing video was the first leaf clearance I'd charged for and didn't have a clue haha
@@TheGreyGardener1990 everyday is a school day, even for those who've been going for many years.
@@AnthonyHitmanDarts I learn so much from the comments, it's great
Thats a v fair comment ..as long as your happy that's main thing..don't charge what others are happy with its up to you..alot ppl like to BS to rem.the world is full of them I'm afraid..your price seemed fair to me.an a decent job to boot...
Great job. It's good to talk about pricing. Pricing is probably the most difficult things in Gardening. I think you are about right for the time of year.
Thanks Neil. Hopefully these videos help new people (like myself) in the business and give a ball park figure. It's sometimes quite tricky and I'm learning all the time
100-120 if I want it. 150-160 if I’m not that fussed. Great job mate.
Cheers Jack
That's a fair price with no cuttings to take away👍🌲
Spot on with your price for winter work tbh. I’d prob chuck £20 on in the summer though to bring it up to a good round £100. Doubtless someone will be along to say that’s £200 quid all day long and they wouldn’t even get out the van for less than that though.
Definitely yeah. This pricing video has probably brought the biggest variations
Yeah 100 in summer if busy / not bothered..
According to Check a Trade, the National Average in the UK is £90 per hour for Hedge Trimming
Seems quite excessive. Interesting though 🤔
I would of said 80 for the time of year . I would of tagged another small job in the same day. Also if it’s a new client I’m sure it will attract more work from there
I've been going about 2 years now myself, and obviously still learning too.. I'd have said about £100, you've done a real decent job on that hedge pal. It's hit and miss quoting wise I find. I've lost a few jobs even when I've gone in cheap as cheap can be! Then, I've driven past the place 2 months later and it's still not been done, so they're just time wasters.
Thanks Gary. Yeah, you always get some time wasters. Big learning curve is pricing
£70-£100 range, hard to get the size and depth on video but pricing will always be difficult in any trade but you learn as you go.
Depend on what area do you leave. In Oxford i would charge at least £120 plus 30 to be taken away. Shall I ask you what stihl hedge cutter have you been using?
Hi, I use the HLA 56 Stihl trimmer. I have a link in the description
Only just came across this video but im glad to say i guessed 80pound, i am also starting my gardening career so i find your vidoes very helpful! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Shane. If this was the summer and I was busy I'd have charged more though and don't forget these are rough ballparks... I still mess my pricing from time to time 😵💫
£80 is a job to secure fast that's worth 100 +
Fair price I feel. 40 ish pounds an hour is fair. Also do you consider a uniform ? Logo polo shirt some work pants and a hat etc ? I’d recommend cuchualainn workwear in Ireland if they deliver. All packages for great value
That was my good waterproof jacket I usually wear. I've got a full uniform but getting it embroidered this week. Don't often wear my work jeans to be fair though.
Defo uniform worth it
Nice job chap! That's worth £100 of anyone's money for a one off! 👍. Don't know about you but I'm absolutely snowed under at the moment, need about 12 day in a week 😩! Was hoping to slow down a bit at my age. 🤔
I'm the same mate yeah. It's gone crazy 😆
Nice work mate 👍 not too far down the road from me I don't think. Keep up the good work.
Cheers mate. Where are you based like?
@@TheGreyGardener1990 work between Houghton le spring and Whickham .... and everywhere in between 😂 👍
@@danch123 ah ok, we are kind of on the boundary between each other then. I go as far as pittington but don't venture into houghton/hetton
Did a similar hedge in July, but charged double. I'm in the same boat, working out my rates. Rather than time of year, could you quote on how much they want off, a reduction or seasonal prune? Great job!
Hi there, I would usually charge a bit extra I think (especially given some of the comments here) had it not been December and I wasn't dead busy. But yeah, rates can be difficult especially when first starting
I am a gardener also, for that I would probaly charge around £180. Maximum 2,5 -3 hours of work for trimming only as you said, including waste collection. Think how much value you give to a customer. What someone would do with a cheap hedge timmer bought for ex for £70 at B&Q or similar place, no leaf blower, no van to load all that waste. How much time and effort it would cost a person without professional gear.
I know yeah. If it wasn't I'm December I'd have charged a lot more. Thanks for commenting mate
I would say £75 . If I was taking the waste away £120, if mulching waste and leaving onsite probably £95. Based in Gateshead. Looking at some of the comments might have to increase my prices.
Thanks. Yeah, this particular pricing video has some of the biggest price variations I think.
£80 for a regular, £120 for a one off
Cheers
£90.
I wasn’t far off😂
Just stumbled across your channel, subbed. Vids like these are great, gives a good perspective, I was thinking I’d be coming in a bit steep!😂
Not far at all mate. Thanks for subbing 👍 think I have a playlist with pricing videos
Good advice mate is get a big tarp and put it under the hedge for trimmings if your ever taking waste away ect easier to clean up imo but I would have charged at least £120-£150 and I'm in north east if it was going to be regular maybe on cheaper side a waste carriers license is £265 I think mate for a 2 tier or cheaper if it's just a smaller vehicle I think but works around at £88 per year for 3 years license it might be worth the investment in the long run as I've lost work just on not been able to dispose of the waste when I first started off and some of them were good earners just an idea for you
Hi cheers. Yeah I use a tarp on a lot of jobs. I'd be charging more now for a job like this as I'm nearly full (regulars wise). Great money hedge jobs though for sure 👌
For me I said 60 but then realised you did a damned good job not just a tidy up.. I revised to 80!
😆 cheers Gareth
Good for you for getting that much 👍👍 had 50-70 in mind 👍
I didn't think it was too bad yeah especially given how little time it took
Especially when you start picking up regular customers and annual hedge cuts will boost the income
the thing is if your short for work maybe 80 is a way of maybe getting more work but yeah 100 to 120 on point
now then mate been watching your vids as my self i started last year invested in some gear just to get me going but reading the comments on peoples prices im either way to cheep or people are having my eyes out
It's a tough one. Some jobs I go to I don't have a clue. I'm still learning and I do these videos for myself as well as trying to help people get a rough idea. Obviously people have different costs, they may employ staff etc etc. Different parts of the country also have different rates as I'm sure you'll know. Some jobs I go to where I think I know the "going rate" if I'm quite busy I may just test the waters and go a bit higher if I'm not fussed about getting the job or not. It's not easy though mate
What would you say the ratio is of the jobs you're quoting for you win?
Great job and fair price
Thanks Susan
How long did it take you in the end?
Ah I can't remember now. I've got the video of me trimming it in the description I think
£60-£80. Enjoy your videos 👍
Good man, cheers Andrew
maybe throw in lawn mow to sweeten the deal
I'm new to this game and under quoting still but I'd be 3 figures for that
Yes a good job, I'd have said 80 notes so it's in the right area. It's a good video to watch because I'm looking at a hla 56 to buy so it's a impressive bit of kit. What battery 🔋 were you using in it and how long does it usually take to charge it up please? Thanks for a informative video 📹 👍
Cheers mate. So it's an AK20 battery. When I bought it, the whole set came with charger and 2 batteries. I want to say a few hours to charge but can't quite remember as I charge over night and the charger cuts out once it's charged up so it doesn't overheat etc. Battery life is class though. Could cut that hedge 7 or 8 times on 1 battery I'd say. I've got a link in the description anyway if you want to have a look
@@TheGreyGardener1990 thanks for your reply 🙏
£80 - £100 sounds a fair price considering the customer was dealing with the waste. I think now, I would probably be heading £90 - £130.
Hi yes I said £100 for that so think thats about right money. Nice Job do you use blower to clear or rake ?
Both. Rake most of it up then blow back under the hedge. I didn't on this job but sometimes I put tarp down. Easier to mow the clippings up too which I try to do where applicable
£80 sounds spot on.
Thanks Ian
It's so hard to quote these days. Low wages high bills. I'd say 80 was okay. 300 if it was high. But without needing a ladder it's okay between 80 to 150 range.
I try and price on day rate of £150 or 1/2 day at £75. So, £75 for that.
Cheers Darren - always interesting to know people's day rates too 👍
Minimum 50 quid an hour plus tax insurance fuel and wear n tear , any fees for taking it away extra including time fuel so ,charge at least 200 25% discount for less fortunate and further 20% for cash range 120_200
well here in Canada that is $ 230
How long did it take you mate?
Couple of hours if I remember rightly
@@TheGreyGardener1990 £40 per aint bad with no waste away. Especially if your not long starting up. But yes…in the summer when you have plenty of work on….id stick another 20-30 quid on
120 in 2023. Any more than that I am doing it myself!
I would charge about £80 for that hedge, leaving the waste bagged up on site.
Champion cheers
Although after seeing the completed job I'd probably say £100 - £120. I didn't appreciate how long it was
Yeah, couple of hours if I remember rightly
Good video - but the main thing to come out of these comments is the insane number of people that think it’s “would of” instead of “would have”. Not really helping the stereotype of gardeners being a bit dim here guys
60 possibly 80 pal
I guessed £80 👍
Ye about 120 if you had to clean it up if they clean up about 100 but good job mate
Cheers Wayne 👍
Around 120/150
Probably £100 Including waste processing
Thanks mate
Seems bout right
I said £80 but I'm not a gardner. Thinking about it though! Was it roughly a 2 hour job?
Roughly yeah if I remember rightly.2 and half maybe
Not just the time it takes, it's a business, overheads like investing in expensive tools to do it in few hours, hand tools or loppers will tak a week.
£160 would have charged in Sheffield, £30 extra for waste.
@@jinankalo9386 cheers
If I was taking the waste away after cutting I would charge £180 if no waste then £100 to £120 is about right mate 😉
Cheers mate 👍
Yes I would of said £90
Cheers David
60 to 90 depending on my mood so 80 is fine.
i live in salford , lucky if i get £3o 😭
Ah man 😕
i paused the video and im gonna guess £30 but i may be way out haha! I am not a hedge expert.
Oh crap - just seen how much everyone else has put down. I said I am a beginner lol
just watched the rest of the video, its really neat, they got their moneys worth. I didnt mean to insult with my first guess, I didnt realise how much was gonna be taken off!
@@robdodd4591haha don't worry mate, I get them wrong as well! Appreciate your honesty
@@robdodd4591 Don't forget rob, fuel prices are going up, its hard labour and tool maintenance all comes out of that price, don't undercut yourself.
Straight away I said 200 to myself.. but in hindsight that sounds a tad high.. 😂 I think given you didn't need to take the waste.. 100 easily. 80 is cheap my man.
Yeah, 80 was my make sure I get the job price given the time of year. You're right with 100 minimum I think
130 no waste away 170 with waste.. North manchester
Cheers mate 👍
Minimum charge £200 with waste away. Haven't gotten a hedge job in 5 years where we haven't taken the waste away.
Cheers mate. I usually take waste away like.
@@TheGreyGardener1990 yes. We don't touch anything for less than £200 unless it's fortnightly maintenance. A hedge that size I would be looking at an hour to do it.
Not enough. £120. But I don't know your area. Or your competitors.
Good work though. Looks tidy
Cheers. Time of year was a bit of a factor as I made sure to get the job. But yeah, kind of agree on your price to be fair.
@@TheGreyGardener1990 I thought that in the beginning. After a few years you'll be busy in winter.
@@josephmccole4132 hoping so 🤞
£70 If you're not taking the waste away.
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I would say 200 from what they charge near me .
Was thinking 80
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Got your email mate, haven't had chance to properly reply yet
80 to 100 quid
70/80
Cheers Jim 👍
About right, I could do it for 3hrs max, Inc tidy into green bins and blow around with a break / brew. £75 if regular. £80 is nice and you will probably get it again. Local obviously and immediate payment. Well done. It's not high or Holly/ spikey etc. Can't grumble at that in the Midlands, never mind up North I presume? Depends on advertising costs too.
Cheers mate, yeah up North. Durham
£80 is what I would charge
Cheers
£80-£100
£140
Cheers mate
Get £200 easy for that down south not sure where you are and this comments two years on 😅
@treecutter1806 yeah north east mate. I'd go 120 ish now probably
£90
Cheers Kieran
£200
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Thanks 👍
@@TheGreyGardener1990 I was working as a new farmer on £10ph. Of course he took advantage and had me do a whole days hedge cutting all for £80… obviously I moved on and now shall set up as a gardening biz from the experience. The work was easily £200 so divided by 8 and it came up to 25, 25 times 3 chuck a bit on for good measure… £80… Bosch!
£100
Cheers 👍
Im guilty of being too cheap,my regular customers tell me i am ) i would of done that hedge for £50.
At least you're honest mate and you know you could earn more if you decide to increase your prices 👍
Seriously, far to cheap after costs, fuel, servicing, insurance and tools. National insurance etc
@@lawncare-4u849 yeah it was just time of year really. Could have got more though I think for sure
i said £79.99 lol
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Thanks mate 👍
120
Cheers John
90 quid
Cheers, similar 👍
Great channel, very true to life and clear, took a real good approach to starting out, some great inspiration, Cheers
@@martynwaddington7703 ah nice comment mate thanks! Glad you're enjoying it
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Yes 2 years down the line now, I'd probably agree with you
@@TheGreyGardener1990 how long was you there?
@@ashpreston8863 can't remember now mate sorry
@@TheGreyGardener1990 do you think you are a bit cheap, because your work seems to be of a very high standard mate
@ashpreston8863 this job if I was quoting now I'd be higher. But it was 2/3 years ago now and lots of mistakes have been made along the way. I think I'd done it slightly cheaper as it was December if I remember rightly
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