Priced by linear metres of hedge, not by the hour. A 10 m hedge up to 1.5 m tall is $170 a trim. All common Sydney species.
We price by linear metre of hedge face, not by the hour. This means you know the cost before we arrive, and there is no incentive for us to work slowly. Height adds to the price for tall hedges that need ladder work or extended-reach equipment.
A 10 m hedge up to 1.5 m tall, both faces and the top: $170 as a regular trim. The same hedge at 1.5–2.5 m: $220. A 20 m boundary hedge up to 1.5 m: $280. Hedges from 2.5 m to 4 m are ladder work and cost more; see the price table.
Lilly Pilly (Acmena and Syzygium), Photinia Red Robin, Murraya paniculata, English and Japanese Box, Viburnum tinus, Pittosporum, Camellia, Port Wine Magnolia (Magnolia figo), Grevillea hedge varieties, and most other common residential species. If you have an unusual species, mention it at booking.
For Lilly Pilly and Photinia, timing matters. Both put on a strong flush of new growth in spring. The cleanest approach is to trim once in late spring after the flush settles, and again in late summer or early autumn. Murraya is fast-growing and may need three trims per year in Sydney's climate.
All clippings collected. We put them in your green bin if it has room, take them away (charged per bin), or leave them on site: your choice on the quote.
Commercial hedge trimmers, hand shears for precision work. Blades sanitised between properties to prevent disease spread.
We shape to your preferred profile. Box-shaped, tapered, cloud-pruned, or natural rounded. Tell us at booking.
Trimming a 10 m hedge up to 1.5 m tall costs $170 as a regular trim, $220 for 1.5–2.5 m and $305 for 2.5–4 m (both faces and the top; prices as of October 2026). A 20 m hedge up to 1.5 m costs $280. A one-off trim costs about 30% more. Hedges that have grown out cost more on the first visit. We don’t trim hedges over 4 m.
How it’s worked out: $60 call-out plus $11 per metre of hedge, or $150 per hour of work on site if that’s more, rounded to the nearest $5. Minimum visit charge $75. One call-out per visit, however many services you book together. Height, faces trimmed and growth removed change the rate.
| Hedge length | Up to 1.5 m | 1.5 - 2.5 m | 2.5 - 4 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 m | $115 | $150 | $205 |
| 10 m | $170 | $220 | $305 |
| 15 m | $225 | $295 | $405 |
| 20 m | $280 | $365 | $505 |
| 30 m | $390 | $505 | $700 |
| 40 m | $500 | $650 | $900 |
| 50 m | $610 | $795 | $1,100 |
| 75 m | $885 | $1,150 | $1,595 |
| Growth to remove | Price |
|---|---|
| Light, up to 15 cm | $220 |
| Standard, 15-40 cm | $355 |
| Heavy, 40-100 cm | $620 |
| Major, over 100 cm | $995 |
| Question | Answer | Price |
|---|---|---|
| How tall are the hedges? | 1.5 - 2.5 m | +30% |
| How tall are the hedges? | 2.5 - 4 m (ladder work) | +80% |
| How tall are the hedges? | Over 4 m | Not booked online |
| Which sides need trimming? | One face and the top | −40% |
| Which sides need trimming? | Just the top | −60% |
| How much growth needs to come off? | Standard - 15-40 cm | +60% (first visit only) |
| How much growth needs to come off? | Heavy - 40-100 cm | +180% (first visit only) |
| How much growth needs to come off? | Major - over 100 cm | +350% (first visit only) |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| One-off visit | +30% on services that can be booked as regular visits |
| Green waste taken away | $0.20 per litre. If your green bin has room, the first 240 L is free. Left on site: no charge. |
| Pet waste in a work area | $10 per instance, put in your general waste bin |
| No access at the booked time | $50 (on a first visit, the deposit is kept instead) |
| Minimum visit charge | $75 |
| Deposit | $50 when you book, taken off your first visit |
Prices as of October 2026. Table prices assume easy access and green waste left on site. Your quote uses your exact measurements and answers. How we price.
Get your exact price →A 10 m hedge up to 1.5 m tall costs $170 as a regular trim (both faces and the top), or $220 as a one-off. A 20 m hedge is $280. Taller hedges and heavy growth cost more. We price by the metre of hedge, so you know the cost before we arrive. Prices as of October 2026.
Most Sydney hedges need two to three trims per year. Fast-growing species like Lilly Pilly, Photinia, and Murraya may need three or four trims. Slower species like Box and Viburnum typically need one or two per year, ideally timed after the main spring growth flush.
Walk along the hedge face with a tape measure, or use our garden measurement tool to trace the hedge line on a satellite map and get the length automatically. If you are not sure, give us a rough estimate at booking and we will confirm before we start.
Yes. Standard box shape, tapered (narrower at the top), rounded, or natural. Mention your preference at booking. If you have an existing profile you want maintained, a photo helps — you can send one via email after booking.
Yes — both are among the most common hedging species in Sydney and we trim them regularly. For Lilly Pilly and Photinia, we recommend trimming once after the spring growth flush settles (November-December) and again in late summer (February-March). Trimming too early into the flush can leave the hedge looking ragged; waiting until growth hardens gives a cleaner result that lasts longer.
Pick a date online. Pay a deposit to confirm. We handle the rest.
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