Hedge Trimming Quote Template
Free hedge trimming quote template for Australian tradies. Itemised materials, labour, and GST — ready to customise and send to clients.
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Or try it on the web →This hedge trimming quote template suits most residential and body corporate jobs, from simple boundary hedges to more complex shaping. It helps you price jobs accurately so you don't lose money on the two items most landscapers forget: green waste disposal and difficult site access. Quoting these correctly from the start prevents arguments with the client later. Use this hedge trimming quote template to make sure your labour, gear, and disposal costs are covered every time, leaving you with a decent margin for your work.
How to Price Hedge Trimming: By the Metre vs. By the Hour
For standard jobs, pricing per linear metre is fastest. For a typical 2-metre high lilly pilly or photinia hedge, charge $20-$40 per metre, one side. Double it for both sides. If it's overgrown, tangled, or needs a serious height reduction, switch to an hourly rate. Charge $70-$100 per hour, per person on site. This covers you for unexpected challenges. Remember to factor in fuel for the trimmer and blower, plus blade sharpening costs. A can of 2-stroke oil from Bunnings is around $15, so make sure your hourly rate covers all your running costs.
What Gets Left Off: Tip Fees and Tricky Site Access
Green waste disposal is a real cost. A packed ute or trailer load of clippings can cost you $90-$160 at a commercial waste facility. Always include a separate line item for 'Waste Removal and Tip Fees' so the client sees what they're paying for. Also, price for access. If you have to park on the street and haul clippings 50 metres through a narrow gate, that's extra labour. Add 15-25% to your labour time for poor access. For hedges over 3 metres high, you might need scaffolding or a cherry picker, which must be quoted as a separate hire cost.
Materials Included
- Heavy Duty Tarp 3m x 4m
- Multi-Purpose Lubricant Spray
- 2-Stroke Engine Oil
- Clear Safety Glasses
- Heavy Duty Leather Work Gloves
- Heavy Duty Garden Waste Bags 200L
Quoting Steps
- 1Measure up and confirm the scope
- 2Select materials and finishes
- 3Calculate quantities and labour
- 4Add markup and GST
- 5Review the itemised quote
- 6Generate and send a professional PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Price it as a separate line item based on volume. A standard 6x4 trailer or ute tray load costs between $90 and $160 at most council tips for commercial green waste. If you're doing a big job that will fill the truck, call your local waste management centre for their current price per tonne to ensure you're covered.
Yes. A straight trim is priced per metre or hour. Detailed shaping is a skilled, slow process that should be quoted as a fixed price per plant or section. It requires more precision and time than a standard cut. Your rate for this detailed work should be at least double your standard hourly rate to reflect the higher skill level involved.
Confirm exactly where they want them piled and state this on the quote. Specify that you will cut and drop, but not move or spread the clippings. If they want you to move the clippings to a compost heap at the back of the property, you must charge for that labour time. Clearly separating these tasks on the quote avoids disputes.
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