Selecting the right hedge trimming service is essential to achieve top-notch outcomes without breaking the bank. Get to know the typical costs for hedge trimming and let us help you find the best service in your area.
Most hedge trimming services charge by the hour, but some will give a quote for the job.
The average hourly rate is $55 with the higher end of the spectrum being $75 per hour. In some cases, they also charge by the lineal foot. Prices for hedge trimming by the foot range from $5 right up to $45 depending on the height of the hedge.
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Prices for hedge trimming by the hour
| Service | QTY | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge trimming cost | 1/hr | $35 | $75 |
| Job supply cost | 50 sq. ft. | $5 | $15 |
| Average Hedge trimming cost | 1.5 hrs | $50 | $125 |
Estimated avg. cost = $90
Prices for hedge trimming by height and length
Other hedge trimming services may include their price with other work so they have a fixed price for it. Some hedge trimming services may charge a lower rate if they are also mowing or gardening for you. At the same time, the size, and type of hedge (hawthorn, green beech, hornbeam, thorny hedges, etc.) may become a factor for pricing.
| Hedge Height | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge Length | 2ft. | 4ft. | 6ft. | 9ft. | 12ft. | 15ft. | |
| 3ft. | $45 | $90 | $105 | $195 | $225 | $275 | |
| 6ft. | $95 | $150 | $180 | $225 | $275 | $355 | |
| 9ft. | $155 | $190 | $225 | $275 | $355 | $425 | |
| 12ft. | $185 | $255 | $275 | $355 | $425 | $495 | |
| 15ft. | $210 | $315 | $355 | $425 | $495 | $555 | |
| 18ft. | $255 | $355 | $425 | $495 | $555 | $760 | |
| 21ft. | $295 | $395 | $495 | $555 | $760 | $850 |
Should I Use A Tree Service or Lawn/Garden Service?
Companies that take care of garden trees- otherwise known as arborists- usually deal with mature trees. They can help you uproot, prune, remove stumps, etc. On the other hand, lawn or garden services typically specialize in general landscaping care, such as mowing, hedge trimming, gardening, mulching, etc.
With the above in mind, you should work with a lawn/garden service if you need your hedge trimmer instead of a tree service. Professional arborists are normally quite specialized and trained to take care of mature trees and would, therefore, charge a premium for their services. Of course, you may need both if you have mature trees in your compound that need pruning or uprooting.
