Hedges
Hedge Trimming AcrossStafford, Lichfield& All of Staffordshire.
Crisp, straight, professionally finished hedges — trimmed, tidied and cleared in a single visit. From garden privet to commercial perimeter screens.
✓ From £45 per visit · Annual contracts available · Fully insured
What is Hedge Trimming?
A well-trimmed hedge is one of the cheapest ways to lift the appearance of any property. A poorly-trimmed one drags the whole place down. We trim to crisp, square lines, clear every clipping and leave the hedge looking like the day it was planted.
Whether it's a 5-metre run of privet around the front garden or 200 metres of perimeter conifer at a commercial site, we use the right machine, the right blade and the right finish for the species. Most domestic jobs take 1–3 hours including clearance.
Annual maintenance contracts available with priced visits scheduled at the right times of year for each species — usually two or three cuts annually for fast-growing hedges.
Who It's For
- Homeowners wanting a tidy, professional finish
- Landlords keeping rental properties presentable
- Commercial premises with perimeter hedging
- Holiday lets needing turnaround between bookings
When It's Needed
- Hedge looks shaggy, uneven or out of shape
- Growth is encroaching on path, drive or window
- Annual or seasonal maintenance
- Property sale prep or end-of-tenancy clean
What Happens If You Leave It
Leaving a hedge untrimmed for 2+ years lets it run wild — and once it's gone past its intended height, hard pruning back to size means bare brown patches that take years to recover. Annual maintenance is far cheaper, easier and prettier than rescue.
DIY trimming with a domestic battery trimmer is fine for short hedges. Anything over 1.8m or 10m long quickly becomes hard work, dangerous on ladders, and leaves a scalloped, uneven finish. Professional reach equipment makes a level finish effortless.
Our 5-Step Process
Free Site Inspection
We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny.
Written Diagnosis & Quote
You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit.
Scheduled Visit
We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew.
Safe Execution
Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards.
Clearance & Sign-Off
All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued.
Why Choose RJ Hutchinson
Crisp, Square Finish
Petrol reach trimmers and string lines for genuinely level cuts.
Fast Turnaround
Most domestic hedges trimmed and cleared in 1–3 hours.
All Clippings Removed
Tarped, raked and taken away — no green-bin filling for you.
Annual Contracts
Schedule visits ahead so the hedge never gets out of control.
Any Height Reachable
Reach trimmers and tower access for hedges up to 6m+.
Wildlife Conscious
Active nests checked before any spring/summer trimming.
Hedge Trimming: The Full Detail
Hedge Species & Cutting Schedules
Privet, beech, hornbeam: 2–3 cuts per year (May, August, optional November). Leylandii and Lawson cypress: 2 cuts per year (June and August). Yew: 1–2 cuts (August and optional March). Box: 1–2 cuts (June and September). Native mixed (hawthorn, blackthorn): 1 cut per year (winter).
We follow the BTO/RSPB guidance and avoid cutting active nesting hedges between 1 March and 31 August unless thoroughly inspected first.
Equipment & Finish Quality
We use STIHL professional petrol trimmers with 30–60cm blades, plus reach poles for hedges up to 4m and tower access above that. Blades are sharpened weekly so cuts are clean — important for plant health on box, beech and hornbeam.
Every job is covered by £5m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site.
Hedge Trimming — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hedge trimming cost?+
Domestic hedges typically £45–£250 per visit depending on length, height and access. Free fixed quotes.
How often should hedges be cut?+
Most hedges 2–3 times per year; native mixed once a year in winter.
Do you take the clippings away?+
Yes — included in the quote, no green-bin or skip required.
Can you cut high hedges?+
Yes — reach trimmers handle up to 4m, towers above that. No height limit in practice.
What about birds nesting?+
We check before any spring/summer cut and reschedule if active nests are found.
Can you reduce the height as well as trim?+
Yes — most species tolerate height reduction of 30–50% in one go. We'll advise per species.
Do you offer annual contracts?+
Yes — scheduled visits at the right times of year, with priority booking and held pricing.
Are you insured?+
Fully — £5m Public Liability.
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Ready For a Free Quote on Hedge Trimming?
Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours.