Hedge Trimming in Sydenham that keeps your garden looking sharp all year. From light maintenance cuts to full reductions, we leave clean lines and a spotless finish.
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Sydenham gardens often rely on hedges for privacy, structure and kerb appeal, especially around SE26. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or walking routes by Sydenham Hill Wood, a well-cut hedge makes the whole plot feel cared for. We trim for clean lines, balanced growth and better light through the garden. Expect careful protection of borders, paths and planting while we work.
We’re used to the varied plots and access in Sydenham, from Victorian villas with long front boundaries to Edwardian houses and period conversions with compact rear gardens. Hedges here can be a mix of conifer screens, laurel, privet and mixed informal planting. We tailor the cut to the species and the look you want—formal, squared edges or softer, natural shapes. For homes in Forest Hill and Lower Sydenham, we also plan around tight side returns and shared boundaries.
Our process starts with a quick check of height, thickness and any nesting activity, then we agree the finish and any reduction targets. We use sharp, professional kit for a clean cut, collect all arisings, and leave paths and patios swept down. If you’d like, we set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep growth in check through the season. Homeowners choose us because we’re punctual, tidy, and consistent on every visit.
We regularly carry out hedge trimming in London Borough of Lewisham, including SE26 streets with limited parking and narrow access. Sydenham’s leafy plots and mature boundaries can mean thicker growth and heavier cuttings, so we arrive prepared for efficient removal. We also work considerately around neighbouring fences, shared drives and front garden walls common to period homes. Where needed, we can advise on timing to reduce disruption and keep everything compliant.
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Costs in Sydenham typically fall between £5–£15 per metre, depending on hedge height, thickness, access and whether waste removal is included. Many homeowners pay around £80–£300 for a standard visit, covering shaping or a tidy-up cut on a typical front or rear boundary. Larger conifer runs, significant reductions, or awkward access can push the price towards the upper end of that range.
Most hedge trimming jobs take 2–6 hours. A straightforward maintenance trim on a manageable hedge can be completed in a couple of hours, while taller conifers, long boundary runs, or reduction work will take longer. Time is also affected by access (side returns, steps, narrow paths), the amount of shaping required, and how much green waste needs to be bagged and removed from site.
In most cases, routine hedge trimming and shaping is permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, there are important exceptions: hedges within conservation areas, works affecting protected trees, and any nesting birds during the breeding season. In the London Borough of Lewisham we take a cautious approach, checking constraints where relevant and advising on timing and scope so your hedge work is carried out responsibly.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering the quality of our completed work and the agreed finish, including consistent shaping and reductions carried out to specification. It also covers remedial visits if an issue is clearly linked to our workmanship. Natural factors such as weather, pests, disease, or growth changes outside our control aren’t covered, but we’ll always advise on aftercare to keep hedges healthy.
We handle formal hedges with crisp, level tops and straight faces, as well as informal hedges shaped to a softer, natural outline. Options include hedge reduction (lowering height or narrowing width), detailed hedge shaping for entrances and corners, and specialist care for conifer hedges. We’ll recommend the best approach based on species, light levels, privacy needs and how you want the garden to look across the year.
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