An overgrown garden can quickly become difficult to manage. Long grass, weeds, brambles, hedge cuttings, fallen branches, old garden furniture and general outdoor rubbish can build up until a normal council garden waste collection is no longer practical.
So, how much does overgrown garden clearance cost?
In the UK, overgrown garden clearance commonly costs around £70 to £300, with an average price of approximately £185, according to Checkatrade’s 2026 garden clearance cost guide. Standard garden clearance is estimated at around £45–£60 per hour, while load-based prices can range from approximately £60 to £360.
These figures are useful as general market benchmarks rather than fixed prices. The actual amount you pay depends on the size of your garden, the volume and weight of waste, access to the property, how much labour is required and what needs to be removed.
At 24/7 Rubbish Removal, we provide overgrown garden clearance and garden waste removal, helping householders, landlords, tenants and property managers clear unwanted garden waste without needing to hire a skip or arrange multiple trips to a recycling centre.
What Is the Average Overgrown Garden Clearance Cost?
For a relatively straightforward clearance, the cost may be at the lower end of the range. A badly neglected garden containing large quantities of vegetation, bulky rubbish or heavy materials is likely to cost more.
As a general guide:
| Garden clearance requirement | Typical UK cost |
| Garden clearance per hour | £45–£60 |
| Average hourly garden clearance | Around £52.50 |
| Garden clearance per load | £60–£360 |
| Average per-load cost | Around £210 |
| Overgrown garden clearance | £70–£300 |
| Average overgrown garden clearance | Around £185 |
Overgrown garden clearance at approximately £185 on average, but the amount and weight of the waste are major factors in the final price.
For this reason, 24/7 Rubbish Removal can assess your garden clearance requirements before confirming the price. Providing photographs of the garden and the waste that needs removing can make it much easier to estimate the size of the collection.
What Is Included in Our Overgrown Garden Clearance Service?
Our service is designed for gardens where unwanted waste has accumulated and needs to be cleared and taken away.
Depending on the property and the type of waste, we can help remove:
- Grass, weeds and plant cuttings
- Hedge and shrub cuttings
- Leaves and general green waste
- Branches and small pieces of timber
- Old garden furniture
- Broken plant pots and containers
- Unwanted outdoor equipment
- Bagged garden waste
- General rubbish left in gardens
We provide the lifting, loading and waste removal, so customers do not have to fill their car with garden rubbish or make repeated journeys to the local recycling centre.
If your garden contains soil, rubble, large tree sections, hazardous materials or unusually heavy waste, mention this when requesting your quote because these materials may require different handling.
What Affects the Cost of Clearing an Overgrown Garden?
There is no single fixed garden clearance price that applies to every property. Two gardens of the same physical size can require very different amounts of work.
Amount of Garden Waste
The volume of waste is one of the biggest pricing factors.
A small garden containing several bags of weeds and hedge cuttings will normally cost less to clear than a large garden filled with branches, vegetation, old furniture and accumulated rubbish.
Clearance companies may therefore price larger jobs according to the amount of vehicle space the waste occupies.
Weight of the Waste
Volume is not the only consideration.
Grass cuttings and leaves can occupy a considerable amount of space without being extremely heavy. Soil, wet vegetation, bricks, paving materials and rubble can be much heavier.
Checkatrade also identifies waste weight as one of the main factors affecting garden clearance prices.
How Overgrown the Garden Is
A garden that has been neglected for several months or years can require considerably more work than a routine garden tidy.
Thick weeds, brambles and vegetation may make it difficult to access waste that has accumulated underneath.
The more labour involved in preparing, collecting and loading the waste, the greater the potential clearance cost.
Access to the Garden
Easy access can make a significant difference.
A front garden with a vehicle parked nearby is normally easier to clear than a rear garden where everything must be carried:
- Through the property
- Down several flights of stairs
- Through a narrow side passage
- Across a long garden
- To a vehicle parked some distance away
Checkatrade specifically identifies access and carrying distance as factors that can increase the amount of labour involved. When contacting 24/7 Rubbish Removal, tell us about any access restrictions so they can be considered when the job is quoted.
Does the Type of Garden Waste Affect the Price?
Yes.
Not all garden waste is equally easy to collect, transport and dispose of.
Loose leaves, weeds and light green waste are generally easier to handle than soil, large branches, broken fencing or bulky outdoor furniture.
A garden might also contain a mixture of different waste types. For example, an overgrown rental property could contain vegetation alongside an old barbecue, chairs, broken plant pots, timber and general household rubbish.
Mixed loads may require additional handling and disposal arrangements, which is why it is useful to show us everything that needs clearing when requesting a quote.
How Much Does It Cost to Clear a Small Overgrown Garden?
A small garden clearance can sometimes fall towards the lower end of the £70–£300 general UK benchmark, particularly where the waste is relatively light and access is straightforward.
However, garden dimensions alone do not determine the price.
A small garden packed with dense vegetation and heavy rubbish can potentially cost more to clear than a larger garden containing only several bags of light green waste.
The most useful way to get an accurate price is therefore to assess the actual waste rather than relying purely on the size of the garden.
24/7 Rubbish Removal provides quotes based on the clearance required, helping customers understand what the collection is likely to cost before the work begins.
How Much Does It Cost to Clear a Large Overgrown Garden?
Large or heavily neglected gardens can move towards the upper end of typical clearance costs, particularly when several loads of waste need to be removed.
A large clearance could involve:
Dense weeds and vegetation, fallen branches, old fencing, garden furniture, bags of previously collected waste and rubbish that has been left outside for an extended period.
Where one vehicle load is not sufficient, additional collections or vehicle capacity may be required.
That is why photographs are particularly useful for large garden clearance jobs. They allow us to understand the approximate volume of rubbish before attending the property.
Can You Clear an Overgrown Garden Without Hiring a Skip?
Yes. A skip is not always necessary.
With our garden clearance service, the waste can be collected and loaded directly into our removal vehicle. This means you do not need to arrange skip delivery, fill the skip yourself or leave a container outside the property while waiting for collection.
This option can be particularly convenient for London properties where:
Parking space is limited, there is no suitable driveway, the garden needs clearing quickly or there is nowhere practical to position a skip.
We handle the collection and loading as part of the rubbish removal service.
Do You Provide Same-Day Overgrown Garden Clearance?
24/7 Rubbish Removal provides fast garden rubbish removal, with same-day collections available depending on location, team availability and the size of the job.
This can be particularly useful when a garden needs clearing before:
A tenancy inspection, property sale, new tenants moving in, building work, landscaping, a house clearance or an upcoming event.
For larger jobs, sending photographs when making your enquiry helps us understand how much waste needs removing and whether additional vehicle capacity or labour may be required.
Do You Clear Gardens for Landlords and Rental Properties?
Yes.
Overgrown gardens are a common problem at rental properties, particularly where outdoor areas have not been maintained during a tenancy or where unwanted furniture and rubbish have been left behind.
We provide garden clearance for landlords, letting agents, tenants and property managers, removing garden waste and unwanted outdoor rubbish so the property can be prepared for its next use.
Garden clearance can also be combined with other rubbish removal where a property requires a more comprehensive clearance.
Can You Remove Old Garden Furniture at the Same Time?
Yes, depending on the items involved.
An overgrown garden often contains more than vegetation. Old chairs, tables, plant pots, children’s outdoor equipment and damaged furniture can remain outside for years.
Our garden rubbish clearance service can include suitable unwanted outdoor furniture alongside green waste.
Mention all bulky items when requesting your quote so we can properly assess the amount of vehicle space required.
Can You Remove Soil During Garden Clearance?
Soil is considerably heavier than normal green garden waste, so it can affect the price and collection method.
Checkatrade lists soil removal separately from ordinary garden clearance because weight and disposal requirements can make it more expensive to handle.
If you have soil, stones, bricks, concrete or other heavy materials, tell us before booking. We can then determine whether they can be included with your clearance and provide the appropriate quote.
How Long Does Overgrown Garden Clearance Take?
There is no standard timeframe because gardens vary considerably.
A relatively small clearance could potentially be completed within a few hours, while a heavily overgrown garden with substantial quantities of waste can require much longer.
According to Checkatrade, small garden tidy-ups may only take a few hours, while overgrown gardens, difficult access and heavy waste can increase the amount of labour required.
The main factors affecting clearance time are the amount of waste, access, number of workers required and whether everything is already bagged or needs to be gathered.
How Can I Reduce My Garden Clearance Cost?
One of the easiest ways to get a more accurate quote is to provide clear photographs before booking.
Photograph the entire garden as well as any individual piles of waste or bulky objects.
It is also helpful to tell us:
- Your postcode
- Whether the waste is loose or bagged
- What bulky items need removing
- Whether soil or rubble is present
- How the garden can be accessed
Checkatrade similarly recommends providing photographs because they help clearance companies assess the amount of labour and equipment a badly overgrown garden may require.
Why Use 24/7 Rubbish Removal for an Overgrown Garden?
Clearing a neglected garden is not simply about putting a few bags into the bin. Once waste has accumulated, getting everything collected, lifted and removed can become a substantial job.
24/7 Rubbish Removal provides professional overgrown garden clearance and garden waste removal, giving customers a straightforward alternative to dealing with the waste themselves.
We can help with garden clearances for:
Homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, property managers, commercial premises and properties being prepared for sale or renovation.
The service includes collecting and loading suitable waste before taking it away for appropriate disposal.
Get a Quote for Overgrown Garden Clearance
If weeds, branches, vegetation, old furniture or general rubbish have taken over your outdoor space, 24/7 Rubbish Removal can provide the garden clearance service needed to get the waste removed.
Because every garden is different, the best way to establish your overgrown garden clearance cost is to request a quote based on the actual amount and type of waste.
Send us photographs of the garden together with your postcode and details of anything particularly heavy or bulky.
We can then assess the clearance required and provide more information about the cost and collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does overgrown garden clearance cost in the UK?
Typical overgrown garden clearance is estimated at around £70–£300, with an average of approximately £185 according to Checkatrade’s 2026 cost data. Your actual quote will depend on waste volume, weight, access and labour.
How much does garden clearance cost per hour?
UK garden clearance typically costs around £45–£60 per hour, averaging approximately £52.50 per hour.
Do you provide overgrown garden clearance?
Yes. 24/7 Rubbish Removal provides overgrown garden clearance and garden waste removal, including the collection, loading and removal of suitable garden rubbish.
Can you clear a very badly overgrown garden?
Yes. Larger clearances can be arranged depending on the volume and type of waste. Sending photographs beforehand allows us to assess how much needs removing.
Do I have to bag the garden waste myself?
Not necessarily. The requirements depend on the type of clearance. Tell us whether the waste is loose or already bagged when requesting your quote.
Can you take garden furniture as well as green waste?
Suitable old garden furniture and other outdoor rubbish can generally be included. Let us know about bulky items when requesting the clearance so they can be factored into the quote.
Is garden clearance cheaper than hiring a skip?
It depends on the amount and type of waste. A rubbish removal service can be more convenient because the team handles the lifting and loading and you do not need to keep a skip outside the property.
Can I get same-day garden clearance?
Same-day garden waste clearance may be available depending on your location, the amount of waste and team availability. Contact 24/7 Rubbish Removal with photographs and your postcode for more details.