A hedge that gets away from you is a bigger job than one that gets a trim twice a year
Hedges do not stop growing because you are busy. Conifers in particular. Skip a season and you are looking at a major cutback, not a tidy-up. Regular trimming keeps hedges manageable, healthy and doing the job they are meant to do: privacy, boundary, or backdrop.
Ross Webster Tree Services provides hedge care across County Durham and North Yorkshire. We trim, shape and reduce hedges at the right time of year for the species. Conifers usually need two or three cuts a season. Mixed native hedges often need one. We will tell you what yours needs and when.
For hedges that have been neglected for years, we do gradual reductions over multiple seasons rather than one drastic cut. A reduced hedge grows back fuller and denser than one hacked back to bare wood. Patience gets a better result.
What's included
- Hedge trimming
- Regular maintenance cuts to keep hedges neat and at the right height. Scheduled visits at the right time for each species.
- Hedge reductions
- Bringing overgrown hedges back to a manageable size. Gradual where needed, one-cut where possible.
- Boundary maintenance
- Keeping property lines clear, tidy and well-defined. Fence lines, walls, edges.
- Seasonal tidy-ups
- Scheduled return visits timed to the growing season. You do not have to remember to call us.
How hedge care works
1. Assessment. We look at the hedge, the species, and what you want. Height, shape, frequency.
2. Quote. Written price. You know what it costs before we start.
3. The work. Trimmed to the agreed height and shape. Right technique for the species. Right time of year.
4. Clear up. All cuttings removed. Boundary left clean.
Pricing
Hedge trimming starts around £120 for a standard garden hedge. Large lengths, tall conifers or overgrown reductions are quoted per job. We tell you the price first.
You are covered. NPTC qualified. LANTRA qualified. £10M public liability insurance. We know which species needs what treatment and when. Your hedge gets what it needs, not what is convenient for the calendar.
Common questions
- How much does hedge trimming cost near me?
- Starts around £120 for a standard garden hedge. Large lengths, tall conifers or overgrown reductions cost more. Written quote before any work.
- What are the rules on cutting hedges in the UK?
- You can cut your own hedge any time. If birds are nesting in it, it is illegal to disturb them during nesting season (March to August). We check every hedge before we touch it.
- How often should hedges be trimmed?
- Conifer hedges typically need two to three cuts per season. Mixed native hedges usually need one. We will tell you what your specific hedge needs.
- Can you reduce a hedge that has been neglected for years?
- Yes. We do it gradually over multiple seasons so the hedge grows back fuller and healthier. One drastic cut can leave bare patches that never recover.
Common questions
- How much does hedge trimming cost near me?
- Starts around £120 for a standard garden hedge. Large lengths, tall conifers or overgrown reductions cost more. Written quote before any work.
- What are the rules on cutting hedges in the UK?
- You can cut your own hedge any time. If birds are nesting in it, it is illegal to disturb them during nesting season (March to August). We check every hedge before we touch it.
- How often should hedges be trimmed?
- Conifer hedges typically need two to three cuts per season. Mixed native hedges usually need one. We will tell you what your specific hedge needs.
- Can you reduce a hedge that has been neglected for years?
- Yes. We do it gradually over multiple seasons so the hedge grows back fuller and healthier. One drastic cut can leave bare patches that never recover.
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