COSTS
All prices are quoted exclusive of VAT, and are subject to the addition of VAT (reg. no. 699 8205 68).
COMMERCIAL & MUNICIPAL:
- Most of our workload consists of commercial and municipal contracts.
- Special bulk-discounted commercial rates available.
- Reliable, quality service.
- Contact us to discuss your needs.
PRIVATE GARDENS:
- We get many calls asking for the cost of doing work in an "average" garden. There are so many factors that it's impossible to arrive at an accurate price without coming to look at your job first, but we've provided a few tables below just to give a rough indication.
- For accurate costs, please contact us.
GRASS, 10 CUTS
Size |
Approx cost / cut |
Approx cost / m2 |
Approx £/season |
Small (5m2 - 100m2) |
£7.50 - £15.00 |
10p - 30p |
£75 - £150 |
Medium (100m2 - 300m2) |
£12.00 - £25.00 |
6p - 9p |
£120 - £250 |
Large (300m2 - 1000m2) |
£20.00 - £75.00 |
6p |
£200 - £750 |
GRASS, 20 CUTS (available in Lerwick only)
Size |
Approx cost / cut |
Approx cost / m2 |
Approx £/season |
Small (5m2 - 100m2) |
£5.00 - £10.00 |
8p - 20p |
£100 - £200 |
Medium (100m2 - 300m2) |
£8.00 - £16.00 |
5p - 8p |
£160 - £320 |
Large (300m2 - 1000m2) |
£13.00 - £50.00 |
5p |
£260 - £1000 |
GRASS, ONE-OFF CUT TO LONG THICK GROWTH
The examples below are based on taking it "to the bone" and removing the clippings.
If you just want a cosmetic skim-over and the clippings scattered, it will be much cheaper.
Size |
Length of time since previously cut |
Approx cost / m2 |
Approx cost |
Small, 50m2 |
Most of a summer, fresh growth |
60p |
£30.00 |
Small, 100m2 |
Two months' fresh growth |
30p |
£30.00 |
Medium, 150m2 |
Two years, old matted growth |
£1.00 |
£150.00 |
Medium, 300m2 |
Two months' fresh growth |
25p |
£75.00 |
Large, 400m2 |
One whole summer's growth |
55p |
£220.00 |
Large, 1000m2 |
Most of a summer, fresh growth |
40p |
£400.00 |
HEDGE TRIMMING
Based on regular cuts to fresh growth, assuming all sections are within easy reach.
For hard-pruning, or diffult-to-reach (tall?) hedges, multiply costs by 2 - 3.
Length |
Approx cost / m |
Approx cost / cut |
Approx £/season (no. of cuts 1-3) |
Small (5m - 10m) |
£1.00 - £2.00 |
£10.00 - £20.00 |
£10 - £60 |
Medium (10m - 20m) |
£1.00 - £1.50 |
£15.00 - £30.00 |
£30 - £100 |
Large (20m - 100m) |
£0.65 - £1.00 |
£20.00 - £70.00 |
£100 - £210 |
ROTOVATING
Examples below based on turning-over an established, rectangular vegetable plot in Lerwick.
For awkward shapes or locations further afield, increase costs accordingly.
For turning virgin ground, treble costs.
We will not undertake work in stoney ground.
Area |
Approx cost / m2 |
Approx cost |
Small (75m2) |
45p |
£33.75 |
Medium (150m2) |
35p |
£52.50 |
Large (1000m2) |
25p |
£250.00 |
GENERAL:
- Dayworks: We like to provide clients with a firm quote or near estimate before work begins. However, if you want us to go ahead with work without first receiving a quote or estimate, we can assure you of a fair and competitive rate.
- Factors involved in determining a price: When we provide you with a quotation, the following will be included:
Tipping charges: Disposing of arisings at Rova Head takes up an hour of each crews‘ time each day, and unfortunately we have to pass these costs on to the customer. If you have a compost heap or if you are happy for us to scatter the clippings, this will reduce your bill.
Time: Prices are based on the total number of man-hours we think a job will involve. Rates depend on the size of crew, skill levels of the operatives, tasks being carried out and machinery used.
Travel: If we have to travel a considerable distance out of our way, this will incur additional charges. However, our work already takes us to most corners of Shetland, so travel charges are usually fairly minimal. We often provide you with contact details for other companies operating in your area, so that you can obtain comparative quotations.
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