Hedge Trimming in Catford that keeps your garden smart, private and easy to manage. From crisp formal lines to softer, informal shaping, we deliver clean cuts and tidy finishes. Clear pricing, careful workmanship, and minimal disruption.
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Overgrown hedges can block light, spill onto pavements and make gardens feel smaller. Our team provides precise trimming, reduction and shaping for SE6 homes, keeping boundaries neat and safe. We regularly work near Catford Broadway and Mountsfield Park, so we understand the mix of front and back garden access. Expect clean edges, even growth and a proper tidy-up when we’re done.
Catford’s Victorian terraces often have narrow side returns, while 1930s semis in areas like Hither Green and Bellingham tend to feature longer boundary runs and taller screening. Ex-council properties may have established hedges that need careful reduction rather than a quick clip. We tailor the cut to the hedge type, age and exposure so it thickens up instead of thinning out. The result is a hedge that looks intentional, not hacked back.
We start with a quick assessment of species, height, access and any nesting risks, then agree the finish you want—formal, informal or a full reduction. Cuts are made with sharp, well-maintained equipment for a clean wound and better regrowth. We protect borders, paths and neighbouring fences, then remove green waste and leave the site tidy. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clear communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, gardens vary from compact terraces to longer boundary plots, so access and waste removal matter. In Catford, parking can be tight on residential roads, so we plan arrival times and loading to reduce disruption. We also adapt to shaded boundaries near taller buildings and windier, open runs that dry out faster. If your hedge borders a public path, we keep edges crisp and clear for safe passage.
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For hedge trimming in the Catford area, prices commonly fall between £5–£15 per metre, depending on height, thickness, species and access. Most homeowners pay around £80–£300 for a typical visit, with taller conifers, heavy reductions or awkward access costing more. We’ll confirm what’s included—shaping, reduction, and green waste removal—so you can compare like-for-like.
Most jobs take 2–6 hours, depending on hedge length, height and the finish you want. A light maintenance trim on an informal hedge is quicker than a precise formal shape with straight lines and level tops. Conifer hedges and reductions can take longer because we work carefully to avoid cutting back beyond healthy growth. Access, waste volume and weather also affect the timescale.
Hedge trimming is usually permitted and doesn’t require planning permission, but there are important exceptions. If your hedge is in a conservation area, covered by a Tree Preservation Order, or you’re dealing with boundary disputes or high-hedge complaints, extra rules may apply. We also follow wildlife guidance and will not cut if active nesting is present. We’ll flag any concerns before work starts.
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty, covering the quality of the work we carry out, such as the agreed shaping, reduction finish and care taken around paths, fences and garden features. It doesn’t cover future growth changes, storm damage or issues caused by lack of ongoing maintenance, but we’ll always advise on aftercare. If something isn’t as agreed, we’ll put it right.
We handle formal hedges with crisp faces and level tops, informal hedges with a softer outline, and full hedge shaping to suit your garden. We also carry out hedge reduction where height or width needs bringing back under control, plus careful work on conifer hedges to avoid permanent bare patches. If you’re unsure what suits your property, we’ll recommend a shape based on species, light levels and privacy needs.
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