Are garden maintenance companies near me required to have insurance?

Garden maintenance companies are not legally required to have insurance, but it is highly recommended. Most professional garden maintenance companies will have public liability insurance to cover any damage to property or injury caused during their work.

How often should I schedule local garden maintenance services?

The frequency of garden maintenance depends on your garden’s size, plant types, and your personal preferences. Some gardens may need weekly visits during the growing season, while others might require monthly care or seasonal clean-ups. A professional garden maintenance company can assess your garden and recommend a schedule that keeps it healthy and looking its best year-round.

How should I prepare my garden before maintenance work?

Before your gardener arrives, tidy away items like toys, tools, or furniture, and let them know about any hidden features—such as cables, ponds, or delicate plants. This helps them work safely and ensures nothing gets damaged during the job.

Can garden maintenance services help with pest or weed control?

Yes. Many garden maintenance companies include pest management and weed control as part of their service, often using eco-friendly treatments that protect plants while keeping your garden healthy.

How can I lower the cost of regular garden maintenance?

You can save money by booking regular visits instead of one-off jobs, keeping pathways and gates clear for easy access, and combining tasks such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and weeding into a single visit.

Do garden maintenance companies work in bad weather?

Most gardeners can carry out work in light rain or cooler weather, but heavy rain, strong winds, frost, or storms may cause delays. If conditions could harm your lawn or make the work unsafe, they’ll usually reschedule for a better day.

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Tim's Garden Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Full List of Services: -Regular Maintenance -Clearance/Tidy -Hedge Trimming, Reductions, Removal -Small Tree Pruning, Crown Thinning, Removal -Fruit Tree Pruning -Fencing, Turfing -Ivy/Wisteria(& other climbers) Pruning & Removal Certificates/Qualifications: -BSc (Hons) Horticulture w/ Landscape Garden Management -PA1/PA6a Knapsack Sprayer Certificate
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Garden Maintenance- 30 May 2023
Timothy was great. He was so willing and even though it was raining insisted on getting on with the job. I will use him again
Madgwick builders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is rob I am based in ash Hampshire. I am competitive and always clean and tidy where possible and offer free quotations with no obligation thanks for taking the time to consider me for you requirements many thanks rob
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Repointing- 31 May 2021
This was ostensibly a small job but was complicated by two factors: 1) A bodged previous repair 2) A right-of-way was affected Robin was amazing; he delivered a letter to everyone affected by the closure of the right-of-way, and completed the work at the time stated in the letter. The work itself was to a very high standard and completed in a clean and tidy fashion. I am very grateful, thank you.
Allans Garden maintenance
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Hi my name is Allan, and I have been working in Garden maintenance for 30 years, I sell myself as a good worker with a attention to detail, Hedge cutting (tall or short). I have had experience in Fencing, hedge shrub maintenance, I also repair and paint established fencing. I also cut down large and small rough overgrown grass or brush areas. Brambles. Hard growth areas.
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Garden Maintenance- 29 Apr 2023
Met with Allan today to discuss work on my elderly Mum’s garden. He came with his mate Gary to quote and work out what needed doing. Professional and friendly and understood fully what needed to be done. Allan was very knowledgeable about the plants and shrubs in the garden. I am looking forward to seeing how it looks !
Refurbishment Ltd
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Hi! I’m a reliable and experienced handyman with over 10 years in the trade. I have my own van and all the professional tools needed to handle a wide range of jobs quickly and efficiently. I take pride in delivering high-quality work, always on time and with attention to detail. Services I offer include: Furniture assembly, curtain rails, shelves, TV wall mounting Minor repairs (doors, skirting boards, fittings, etc.) Painting and touch-ups Fitting taps, toilets, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures Replacing sockets, light switches, and light fittings General maintenance and odd jobs around the house I work cleanly, respect your home, and keep clear communication throughout the job.
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Handyman- 7 Jun 2026
Very disappointing experience. The job was clearly advertised and agreed at £25 per hour, and this was confirmed again in writing before the tradesperson attended. After I travelled two hours to meet him at the property, he arrived and refused to honour the agreed rate, instead demanding £200 for the job. The issue is not the price itself, but agreeing to one rate and then changing it on arrival. This wasted my time and was highly unprofessional.
Lcb Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Everything from a small courtyard garden to a large country garden - LCB Services can create the outdoor living space of your dreams. Utilising all available space our specialist team listen your ideas, offer suggestions and advice so that we achieve the garden that you longed for. We can help and advise you in all areas of landscaping your property including driveways, decking & fencing, brickwork and patios, whilst assisting in selecting the right trees, shrubs and plants.
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Landscaping- 12 May 2019
Good work done overall.
QuikkFix
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Hi, I am a jack of all trades, I tackle any job as I have previously worked on carpentry, plumbing, gardening, construction and the list goes on. I will be happy to help and provide any service needed. Kind Regards.
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Handyman- 25 Jul 2023
Great work completed all tasks at a good price Even sourced more screws that we needed to ensure he could complete the job Would use him again and I would recommend to friends
ECM property services
Rating: 5 out of 5
ECM offer a wild range of services, including, but not limited to; Gardening,Fencing,Powering Washing, Small Building Works and other handy man services and Flooring.
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Landscaping- 26 Apr 2023
Clifford has done an amazing job. My back garden was in a terrible state, Clifford rotavated and re-levelled the soil, and laid natural grass. He’s also done a few other jobs around the house while he was here. My front garden needs a lot of work as well and I’ll definitely be hiring Clifford again.
CFA Handyman and Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am able to offer an affordable handyman, painting and decorating and garden maintenance service, completing jobs of all sizes to a high standard. Friendly, reliable and tidy, I pride myself on being someone people will book again and recommend to others. I am happy to use, repair and repurpose materials where required, lowering costs and increasing sustainability.
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Painting & Decorating- 31 Mar 2023
Having accepted a quote, and now having the work finished on my bathroom, feel very happy that I found Carl , not only has he done a fine finish, he has been a pleasure to welcome into my home, his quiet reserve way of getting on with the job in a tidy fashion has meant no stress and complete trust in a way that, should I need further work done, will not hesitate to contact him for his service, I cannot recommend him stronger, so very satisfied with his abilities Thankyou Pamela King.
Silviu trade
Rating: 5 out of 5
Handyman team with proven experience in gardening, fencing, driveway and much more.
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Fencing- 4 Nov 2022
Silviu responded promptly, quoted a fair price, arrived at the agreed time and carried out the work efficiently. I’m happy to recommend him.
RKH Building and Renovations
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an established business based in Ilfracombe and covering North Devon. Using highly skilled, experienced tradesmen, we provide a wide range of internal and external building and renovation work. You can be assured of high quality workmanship, fantastic service and a competitive price.
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Plastering- 6 Aug 2019
Richard and Joe from RKH Plastering did a very job for us on our 1970s ceilings covered in artex. Richard came promptly to give us a quote and offered us after we’d accepted the quote dates to do the job within a few weeks. Joe who works with Richard came first and efficiently got on with the job, making sure everything was covered up and protected. The standard of work was excellent. We are very pleased. Thoroughly recommend RKH. You won’t be disappointed if you employ them for your next job. We would without a doubt have them to do work for us again.
J stewart
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a qualified joiner with over 15 years of experience. I have a wide skill set, offering the following services: joinery & carpentry, painting and decorating, garden maintenance, general handyman, flat pack furniture
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Carpentry- 27 Nov 2020
John was very professional but friendly .Realistic pricing . He boxed in a garage door as part of a renovation into a craft/sewing room . Neat and tidy , fixed a wonky floorboard inside foc and removed an item to dispose for me which was great . So impressed that he’s pricing up a couple more jobs for me - highly recommend John
S&D
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to DLD plumbing services with over 10 years experience in the trade covering all domestic and commercial Properties throughout the West Midlands with a same day service 24/7 call out all types of plumbing work undertaken. •bathroom installations •All Maintenance jobs covered
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Daniel always carried our repairs and maintenance and bathroom installs well. He was polite and had good customer feedback
Pringle and son
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
general household maintenance/handyman. experienced with painting decorating, electrical and plumbing maintenance and installations, window and door maintenance and fitting, various carpentry work around and outside the home ( flooring, cladding, skirting boards etc
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Handyman- 6 May 2019
Andrew turned up on time, was polite and a clean and very tidy worker, removing every nail so that they couldnt fall onto the patio or drive. Unfortunately although he started the job when it was bright and sunny, it started raining so we had to cover it up. He came back a couple of days later when the sheet materials I ordered had arrived and the weather was fine and stripped the roof of felt and the underlying timber sheeting sheet and completed the job and cleaned up the site to which my wife and I are extremely pleased. I would have no hesitation in recommending Andrew, and or using him again. Thank you Mike Doble
Beachwood172
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, here at beachwood172landscapesltd we have 16 years experience in landscaping and we love what we do. We are fully insured and we have a dedicated team of skilled workers to turn your garden into a space you, your family and friends can enjoy for years to come. Thanks for reading
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Landscaping- 12 Apr 2023
Would highly recommend Lee and and his crew for any garden refurbishment or patio work that needs to be done. They were very professional and friendly. Lee guided and advised us on the material we would need to refurbish our worn out patio and it now looks really beautiful. They carried out their work without any hassle to us or our neighbours. They even worked through terrible weather as they knew we had a deadline to complete - highly appreciate that. Their work is neat and thorough. Along with our patio, they also layed on a new turf and cleared up the surrounding landscape to make the garden look bigger and brighter. They were quick and kind to pay attention to any request we made to them. Will definitely use them again for any work we need in our garden.
Attila Ferenczi
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
I have 5 years experience in gardening in Hungary. I starting my business now in the UK. Is the neighbor's garden always greener? Contact a specialist to care your garden. I assume: -spring and fall garden cleaning -grass cutting -hedge trimming -gardening maintenance -etcetera I work with a short deadline and cheaply.
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Garden Maintenance- 14 Jun 2020
Very fast and efficient and polite too. Would definitely recommend Attila.
Miraclelandscapes
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a professional Landscaper operating in North London. I have qualification in gardening and a degree in Landscape architecture.
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Garden Maintenance- 16 Nov 2021
Thomas and his team from Miraclelandscapes did some quality gardening for me on two occasions and I can confidently recommend Miraclelandscapes for both, hard and soft landscaping jobs. My garden had some serious draining issues with a part of it getting quite boggy on rainy days. This is no longer a problem thanks to Thomas and his men. They have also raised a sunken stone step, repaired a leaking shed roof, did some planting and garden maintenance work for me. My garden is now ready for winter and I look forward to it becoming abloom with flowers in the spring