Prices guide
Written by Craig, Foundation Garden & Trees
Clearance is priced on volume and access, not on plot size alone. A narrow side gate can cost more than an extra half acre.
6 minute readUpdated September 2026Last updated:
Waste disposal is usually the largest single line in a clearance quote.
Access for a machine and a grab or tipper is the biggest variable.
Mixed waste costs more to dispose of than clean green waste.
Every clearance quote comes down to what is on the plot, how we reach it, how much comes off and what it turns into afterwards.
On an overgrown domestic garden, most of the cost sits in loading and tipping. On a commercial plot with machine access, the machine day is efficient and disposal still dominates.
Fly tipped waste is the expensive surprise. Tyres, mattresses, asbestos sheeting and paint cannot go through green waste and need separate handling.
Walk the boundary and photograph each corner, then photograph the access route from the road. Tell us the rough dimensions and what you intend to do with the ground afterwards.
We are fully insured registered waste carriers and provide waste transfer documentation on commercial clearances.
Common questions
We quote a fixed price for the job once we know the access and waste volume. Day rates only make sense where the extent of the work genuinely cannot be seen yet.
Yes, disposal is included in the quoted figure, and we make clear which waste types are covered before starting.
We price it separately because it is graded and tipped differently. Point it out in your photos so it is in the quote rather than a surprise.
Yes, by barrowing out through the property or using the smallest machine that fits the gateway. It takes longer, which is why access affects the price so much.
Yes. We are registered waste carriers and issue documentation for commercial and landlord clearances as standard.
Straightforward advice
Call Craig or send photos, your location and a short description for an initial estimate.
