How much would you charge for 5 hours solid hedging?

The cost for 5 hours of solid hedging with two workers, clearing up and removing 500kg of waste, would likely range from **£400 to £600** annually. This includes labor and disposal fees, but prices can vary based on location and specific service providers.

My rate would be 500 for 2 men working 5 hours.

I would charge £400

If I were providing the 2 extra guys clearing up price would roughly be £650.

If the 2 guys were not provided by myself the price would be £450

£825+vat

I would charge £340

£400

Total labor cost: £200
Total waste disposal cost: £50
Total estimated annual maintenance cost = Labor Cost + Waste Disposal Cost = £200 + £50 = £250
2 workman

700 on the first cut then maintain it every year 560

We charge £22.50 per person per hour. So for 5 hours, we would charge £225 plus waste, which we charge by number of bags filled rather than weight.

380

£400

That’s a strange question. Half a tonne from a 3m hedge done annually? Sounds excessive.

But, taking the job on face value, one skilled plus two labour & 500kg waste, assuming waste is disposed outside the time permitted £650.

£500

1. Labour (2 people, 5 hours)
• Professional hedge work (especially at 9ft high) often runs around £35–£50/hr per person.
• 5 hours x 2 people = 10 hours total
• Labour total: £350–£500

Here’s a breakdown to help you estimate pricing for 5 hours of solid hawthorn hedge cutting and clearing with two workers, including waste removal of about 500kg annually:

Factors to consider:

Hawthorn is quite dense and thorny, so trimming is labor-intensive.
Bracken growth mixed in adds complexity and slows the job.
Two workers for 5 hours equals 10 man-hours total.
Waste removal of 500kg involves transport and disposal costs.
Annual maintenance suggests some efficiency but also steady workload.
Typical pricing:

Labour: Around £25–£40 per hour per worker depending on region and expertise.
So for 2 workers × 5 hours = 10 hours × £30 (average) = £300 labour.
Waste disposal: Disposal fees vary but roughly £50–£100 for 500kg, including transport.
Equipment & overhead: Might add around £30–£50 to cover wear, fuel, tools.
Estimated total: £380–£450

This is a rough ballpark. Prices may vary with local rates, access difficulty, and job specifics.

£450