Expert hedge trimming in Hampstead NW3. All hedge types, regular maintenance, specialist equipment. Conservation area experience. From £60 for small hedges.
Professional Hedge Trimming in Hampstead
Well-maintained hedges enhance privacy, security, and curb appeal. Professional hedge trimming ensures neat, healthy hedges that complement your Hampstead property.
Hedge Trimming Costs 2025
By hedge size:
- Small hedge (up to 1.5m high, 5m long): £60-100
- Medium hedge (1.5-2m high, 10m long): £100-180
- Large hedge (2-3m high, 20m long): £200-350
- Extra-large hedge (over 3m or 30m+ long): £350-600+
By hedge type:
- Privet, laurel (easy trim): Standard rate
- Box, yew (formal, precise): +10-15%
- Conifer, leylandii (difficult): +20-30%
- Mixed/mature hedges: +15-25%
Regular maintenance contracts:
- Twice yearly trim (spring & late summer): £150-400/year
- Three times yearly (fast-growing): £250-650/year
- Includes disposal of clippings
When to Trim Hedges
Formal hedges (box, yew, privet):
- First trim: Late spring (May)
- Second trim: Late summer (August)
- Third trim (if needed): Early autumn (September)
Informal hedges (mixed, flowering):
- Once yearly: After flowering
- Light shape: Late summer
Conifer hedges (leylandii, cypress):
- First trim: Late spring (May)
- Second trim: Late summer (August)
- Third trim: Early autumn (needed for fast-growing)
- NEVER trim in winter (won't regrow from old wood)
Hedge Types Common in Hampstead
Privet (very common):
- Fast-growing (needs 2-3 trims/year)
- Dense privacy screen
- Traditional choice
- Cost: £80-160 for average garden
Yew (classic formal hedge):
- Slow-growing (1-2 trims/year)
- Very long-lived
- Perfect for topiary
- Common in period properties
- Cost: £100-200 (precise cutting required)
Box (low formal hedging):
- Traditional parterre hedging
- Slow-growing
- Needs precision trimming
- Watch for box blight
- Cost: £60-120 for typical installation
Laurel (popular screening):
- Fast-growing, evergreen
- Large leaves (use shears not trimmers for best results)
- Excellent privacy
- Cost: £100-180 for standard hedge
Leylandii/Conifer:
- Very fast-growing (3-4 trims/year)
- Can cause neighbor disputes if not maintained
- Difficult to trim (specialist equipment needed)
- Cost: £150-300+ (labor-intensive)
Conservation Area Considerations
Many Hampstead hedges are in conservation areas:
- Hedges over 2m high may need permission to remove/dramatically reduce
- We understand local regulations
- Can advise on permissions
- Experience with conservation officer requirements
Hedgerow Regulations:
- Some hedges are protected under Hedgerow Regulations 1997
- Ancient/species-rich hedges need permission to remove
- We can identify protected hedges
Disposal of Clippings
Included in service:
- Clippings collected and bagged
- Removal from site
- Environmentally responsible disposal
- Garden waste recycling where possible
Green waste options:
- Composting (if you have space)
- Green waste collection (Camden Council)
- Waste transfer facility
- We handle all disposal
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*Last updated: January 2025. Hedge trimming prices vary by hedge size, type, and access. Tree surgery (over 3m) requires qualified arborist.*