Garden clearance means taking an overgrown, neglected or cluttered outdoor space and turning it back into ground you can use. We clear back gardens, side passages and front plots across South Wales, cutting out brambles and ivy, removing green waste, old sheds, broken fences and general rubbish, and taking it all away with us when we finish.
People usually call us ahead of a house sale, at the end of a tenancy, or when a garden has simply got away from them. Some want a blank canvas for a new lawn, patio or fence, and others just want to see the ground again.
Most clearances start with a plot that has been left a season or two longer than it should have been. Brambles take over borders, ivy climbs fences and sheds, grass turns to rough meadow, and piles of old timber, pots and rubble build up behind outbuildings. At that point an afternoon with a pair of secateurs will not cut it, and the sheer volume of waste is often what stops people getting started.
Clearance is also common when a property changes hands. Landlords need a tidy garden between tenants, executors and sellers want the place presentable, and new owners often inherit a plot that nobody has touched for years. Whatever the reason, the first step is working out what actually has to go and what is worth keeping, and we are happy to talk that through with you. Nothing is removed without you knowing about it.
We start by looking at the garden with you, or with whoever is managing the property. We note what needs to come out, how we can get in and out with tools and waste, and anything you want to keep, such as a mature shrub, a sound fence panel or a tree. Then we agree the work and the cost with you before anything is touched, so there are no surprises on the day.
On the day we cut back and remove the growth, dismantle sheds or fencing that are coming out, and sort the waste as we go. Green waste, timber and rubbish are loaded and taken away, and we sweep and tidy as we finish. You are left with open, workable ground rather than a heap at the bottom of the garden, ready for whatever comes next. We keep you informed if anything unexpected turns up.
Gardens here vary a great deal. Valley terraces often have long, narrow plots with steep steps and little or no rear access, so everything has to be carried through the house or along a side passage. Sloping gardens make heavy work slower, and plots on the edge of farmland can have thick bramble and hedge growth that has been building for years. Sea wind on the coast also flattens and tangles unmanaged growth.
Before work starts, think about what you want the space to become. If a patio, artificial grass or new fencing is coming next, tell us, because it affects how far down we clear. Check who owns each boundary fence, and let us know about any protected trees or conservation area rules so that we can plan around them from the start. That saves wasted effort and keeps the clearance sensible.
Real jobs we have completed.
Garden ClearanceWork in progress clearing a long-neglected Cardiff back garden, with a brushcutter cutting down tall grass and weeds across the lawn.
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Garden ClearanceGarden clearance in Neath covering a gravel side passage and a narrow brick-walled yard, cut back from ivy and weeds to open ground.
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Garden ClearanceA selection of clearance work in Newport, including an overgrown front garden cut back and bagged, and a bramble-choked plot with bins.
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Garden ClearanceA small terraced back garden in Pontypool cleared of weeds and cuttings, leaving bare, levelled dark soil against the stone wall.
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The cost of garden clearance depends on how much there is to remove, how easily it can be reached and what has to be taken away.
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Read the guide →Yes. Green waste, old timber, broken fencing, sheds and general garden rubbish are loaded up and taken away as part of the clearance, and we tidy the ground afterwards. If there is anything unusual in the garden, mention it when we look at the job so we can plan for it properly.
Usually, yes. Many South Wales terraces have no back lane, so waste is carried out through the house or a side passage. It takes more care, and we plan for it when we look at the job and protect floors and doors on the way through.
Yes, we regularly help homeowners, sellers and landlords get a garden presentable. Tell us your timescale when you get in touch and we will say what is realistic. We will agree exactly what is being cleared, and what stays, with you before we begin.
Not always. We need to meet you or your agent first to agree the work, and we need to know how to get into the garden. After that, many customers, landlords and agents leave us to it and simply check the finished job afterwards.
Tell us what needs doing and where. We will come back to you, or call 07766 919630 if it is urgent.