How Much Does a Gardener Cost in the UK?
A gardener in the UK typically charges £25–£50 per hour, or £150–£250 for a full day for maintenance and landscaping work.
Updated June 2026 · Typical UK ranges · Methodology below
Quick answer
A gardener in the UK typically charges £25–£50 per hour, or £150–£250 per day. These are typical ranges — your actual quote depends on region, job complexity, time of day, materials, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. Always get an itemised quote first.
Typical 2026 Gardener Costs
| Job | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Standard hourly rate | £25–£50 |
| Day rate (one gardener) | £150–£250 |
| Regular lawn mowing (small garden) | £20–£40 |
| Hedge trimming | £60–£200 |
| Garden clearance / one-off tidy | £150–£400 |
| Turf a new lawn | £10–£20 |
What Affects a Gardener’s Price?
Regular vs one-off. A regular contract (fortnightly mowing, seasonal tidies) is cheaper per visit than a one-off because the gardener values steady work.
Waste removal. Green-waste disposal is often charged separately — confirm whether it is included, especially on clearances.
Region. London and the South East run 20–40% above the national average.
Season. Spring and early summer are peak demand; you may pay more or wait longer for a slot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a gardener cost per hour in the UK?
UK gardeners typically charge £25–£50 per hour, or £150–£250 for a full day. A regular fortnightly contract works out cheaper per visit than booking one-off tidies.
How much does a garden clearance cost?
A one-off garden clearance typically costs £150–£400 depending on the size of the garden and how overgrown it is, with green-waste removal sometimes charged on top. Always confirm whether disposal is included.
How we work out these figures
Figures are typical 2026 UK price ranges, not a single measured GeraHome price. They are compiled from publicly published UK tradesperson rate surveys and standard hourly/day-rate conventions, then expressed as a low–to–high band because real quotes vary with region, job complexity, access, materials, time of day, and whether the trade is independent or an agency. London and the South East typically run 20–40% above the national average; the North, Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland typically sit below it. Always get an upfront, itemised quote before work begins.
These are typical ranges, not a single GeraHome-measured price. We publish honest bands rather than invent a precise per-city number we do not have.
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