Pricing & Quotes — Gardening Services Covent Garden

Clear, local and honest pricing is at the heart of our Gardening Services Covent Garden offering. Whether you need a one-off tidy-up or ongoing garden maintenance, our page explains how we price jobs across the Covent Garden area, including courtyard flats near Neal's Yard, terraced houses around Long Acre and compact mews gardens. We use a transparent pricing model so you always know what you're paying for — no hidden fees, no surprise uplift.

Our transparent pricing model breaks down charges into simple elements: labour, materials and disposal. We provide both fixed-price estimates for routine jobs and flexible load-based or cubic-yard rates for waste removal and heavy landscape work. For busy central locations where access and parking can affect time on site — such as the Piazza or Seven Dials — we flag any potential access charges up front.

Free quote policy: we offer a no-obligation quote for every job. For small jobs we can often provide an accurate estimate from photos and a short description; for larger projects we will do a quick site visit free of charge to measure, quote and explain the options. This ensures the quote you receive reflects the actual man-hours, materials and disposal costs for your property type, whether it's a ground-floor flat with a communal courtyard or a narrow Victorian back garden.

How our load-based pricing works

Load-based pricing is ideal for green waste, soil, rubble or bulky removals. Instead of guessing by the hour, we charge by load size or cubic yards — a fair system that matches price to the amount removed. Typical unit rates are shown below, and we always round loads to the nearest sensible increment so you can understand the cost immediately.

For man-and-van services in central London, including Covent Garden, we combine the labour time and a vehicle load charge. This means you see separate line items for the crew's time and the vehicle & disposal, which is particularly useful when moving plant pots, old turf or patio slabs where disposal can be a significant part of the cost.

Our cubic-yard approach: we estimate how many cubic yards a job will produce (for example, a medium-sized turf strip removed from a terraced garden might produce 0.5–1.0 cu yd). For entirely accurate pricing we can confirm on-site or, for simple clears, accept photos to calculate an initial cubic-yard estimate that feeds into your free quote.

Cubic-yard and load pricing — typical rates

Below are indicative ranges to give you a sense of costs in the Covent Garden area. Prices vary by access, traffic restrictions and the final disposal route, but we keep everything transparent and itemised:

• Green waste removal: £40–£75 per cubic yard (small loads may attract a minimum fee).
• Soil & topsoil removal: £50–£90 per cubic yard depending on contamination and specialist disposal needs.
• Man & van hire (local): from £45–£65 per hour for a two-person crew plus vehicle; minimum booking times may apply during peak hours.
• Fixed garden tidy-up (small courtyard/flats): typical start from £65–£120 depending on debris and access.

We also price by load unit: for instance a typical small wheelbarrow load equals ~0.03–0.04 cu yd. When loads are frequent we give bulk discounts and clear the cost per cubic yard or per vehicle load in your estimate.

Examples of common jobs in the Covent Garden neighbourhood — with realistic cost guidance. Use these to compare how we invoice versus a simple hourly rate:

Example A: A one-bedroom flat with a small courtyard near Neal's Yard needing seasonal tidy and green waste removal. Typical charge: garden tidy £85–£140 + green waste removal 0.5 cu yd (£20–£40) = approx £105–£180. This suits flats with narrow access and limited parking.

Example B: A terraced house back garden (medium size) removing turf, pruning several shrubs and hauling away soil — commonly found on roads radiating from Long Acre. This is often charged as a mixed job: labour 3–5 hours (£135–£250) + 1–1.5 cu yd soil/green waste (£45–£110) + man-and-van time for disposal if off-street loading is required. Expect £220–£450 depending on access.

Example C: Communal courtyard clean for a block of flats in the Seven Dials area — regular maintenance contract or one-off deep clean. We price per visit or per month depending on frequency: single deep clean might be £180–£320, with lower per-visit rates for recurring contracts. Access and parking permit needs can alter man-and-van cost area charges, which we detail in your quote.

We also handle larger landscaping tasks such as patio removal, raised bed construction, or roof-garden soil replacement. These projects often combine fixed labour quotes with cubic-yard disposal rates for soil and rubble. Everything is shown as separate line items so you can see where savings can be made, for example by keeping salvageable soil on-site.

Our free quote promise: every estimate is free and no obligation. If you prefer a remote estimate, send photos and measurements; for anything larger we offer a quick site visit at no charge. Quotes include expected cubic-yard totals, the likely number of vehicle trips, and any special access considerations for Covent Garden — such as pedestrianised streets or short-term loading bays which may require us to adjust the man-and-van cost.

Transparent invoices and clear choices: we send itemised quotes and invoices showing labour, materials and disposal so you can understand each charge. If you want to reduce costs we can advise on substitutions (composting on-site, re-use of materials) or suggest a phased approach to larger jobs.

To summarise: our Covent Garden gardening services pricing blends fixed job quotes with load-based cubic-yard rates and clear man-and-van cost area line items. This combination protects you from unexpected bills and helps you choose the most cost-effective solution for your property type — from compact mews gardens to larger terraced plots.

Ready for a free, no-obligation quote? We’ll assess access, estimate cubic-yard needs and explain man-and-van options so you can make an informed decision. Our aim is simple: clear pricing, tailored options and dependable work across Covent Garden and nearby neighbourhoods.