Hedge Trimming in Cheam with crisp lines, healthy growth and tidy borders. We shape formal and informal hedges, reduce overgrown conifers, and leave your garden spotless.
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Keeping hedges sharp makes a big difference to kerb appeal and privacy, especially on busy residential roads around Cheam Village and the SM2 and SM3 postcodes. Our team trims, shapes and reduces hedges to suit the style of your garden, from smart front boundaries to taller rear screens. Whether you want a clean formal edge or a softer, informal look, we work to a defined finish. We also remove and dispose of all clippings so paths and borders are left tidy.
Cheam’s mix of period cottages, 1930s houses and larger executive homes often comes with established planting and mature hedgelines. We regularly carry out hedge trimming Cheam area jobs where access is tight down side returns, or where front gardens need a precise, symmetrical look. For properties near Nonsuch Park and North Cheam, we’re used to maintaining taller screens for privacy without making them top-heavy. Our advice is practical and tailored to how you use the garden.
We start by agreeing the height, width and shape, then protect lawns, borders and paving before trimming. Cuts are made cleanly to encourage strong regrowth, with careful attention to light levels and airflow. You’ll get clear, written recommendations for ongoing maintenance and seasonal timing. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, consistent finishing standards and a site left clean at the end of the day.
We know the property layouts across the London Borough of Sutton, including long rear gardens and narrower side access around Worcester Park and Ewell. Parking and waste removal can be awkward on some streets, so we plan loading and tidy-up to minimise disruption. We also adapt our approach to mixed boundaries—brick walls, railings and planting—common on 1930s plots. If there are conservation considerations near Cheam’s historic areas, we’ll flag them early.
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Most hedge trimming is priced by length and complexity, typically £5–£15 per metre in Cheam. A straightforward tidy-up on a small to medium hedge often falls around £80–£150, while larger boundaries, taller conifers or reductions commonly come in at £150–£300. Access, height, thickness, and green-waste removal all affect the final figure. We’ll confirm a clear range after a quick look at the hedge.
Most jobs take 2–6 hours, depending on hedge length, height and the finish you want. A light maintenance trim on a front boundary can be completed quickly, while reductions, shaping multiple sides, or tackling dense conifer hedges takes longer. Access is also a factor—narrow side passages and working around planting beds can slow progress. We’ll give a realistic timescale and keep you updated on the day.
In most cases, routine hedge trimming and maintenance within your garden doesn’t need permission. However, restrictions can apply if the property is in a conservation area, if the hedge is part of a protected boundary, or if there are nesting birds in season. There are also separate rules around high hedges and neighbour disputes. We’ll ask the right questions, check what’s relevant locally, and advise before any major reduction work.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on workmanship where applicable, giving you confidence that the work has been carried out to a professional standard. For hedge trimming, this covers the quality of the cut, agreed shaping and reductions, and leaving the site properly cleared. Plant health is influenced by weather, soil and prior maintenance, but we’ll always advise on aftercare to support strong regrowth and an even finish.
We work with formal hedges (crisp lines and flat tops) and informal hedges (softer, natural shapes), plus hedge reduction and detailed shaping. Conifer hedges are handled with care to avoid cutting back beyond viable green growth where possible. If you’re unsure what suits your garden, we’ll recommend a height and profile based on privacy needs, light levels and the look of your property. Regular maintenance schedules are available too.
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