Bringing neglected and overgrown outdoor space back under control, whatever state it is in.
An overgrown garden can reach the point where it becomes difficult to know where to begin.
Unchecked vegetation, hedges, shrubs and general garden growth can take over usable outdoor space and turn what should be an enjoyable part of the property into a major job.
J Lamb Tree Surgery provides professional garden clearance in Bristol for homeowners, landlords and other property customers who want to get their outside space back under control.
Whether the garden has gradually become neglected or you've taken over a property with an outdoor space requiring substantial attention, we can assess what needs doing and provide a quotation.
Overgrown vegetation can hide boundaries, paths and usable garden areas.
Cutting back and clearing excessive growth can reveal the space available for future improvements.
Large or overgrown hedges may form a significant part of a clearance project.
Our dedicated hedge-maintenance service can be combined with the wider clearance.
Where established trees also require attention, J Lamb provides professional tree surgery.
This means customers don't necessarily need separate contractors for the tree and garden work.
Overgrown boundaries may need clearing before the existing fence line can be properly assessed.
We can follow clearance with new garden fencing where required.
If the ultimate goal is a new lawn, clearance can be the first stage of transforming the area before appropriate preparation and turf installation.
An overgrown garden can be particularly problematic when preparing a rental property for new occupants.
We can help bring the outdoor space back under control and provide additional services such as fencing and turfing where required.
First impressions matter.
Improving an overgrown outside area can make it easier for prospective buyers to appreciate the usable garden space.
A neglected garden is also a habitat, and a clearance done without looking first can cause real problems. There are a few things we always check.
Tell us roughly how large the garden is and how long it has been left.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Look at it together | Ideally in person. Photographs help, but the scale of an overgrown garden is hard to judge from a picture. |
| 2. Agree the scope | What comes out, what stays, and how far back you want it taken. |
| 3. Free quotation | Based on the area, the density of growth, access and the volume of waste. |
| 4. Clear the site | Cutting back and removal, working around any wildlife found on the day. |
| 5. Remove the waste | Green waste and agreed debris taken away, leaving the space ready for whatever comes next. |
Garden projects often involve more than one trade. Every service below is available in Bristol from the same company.
Local guides covering the questions Bristol customers ask most about garden clearance.
Understand what can affect a garden clearance quotation.
Read Guide →See the type of work that may be involved in clearing an overgrown garden.
Read Guide →Garden work often involves more than one trade. These are the services most commonly combined with garden clearance:
Costs depend on the garden size, amount of overgrowth, access and work required. Contact us for a free quotation.
Yes. Contact us with details and we can assess the job.
Yes. Hedge maintenance is another J Lamb service and can form part of the same project.
Yes. We provide professional tree surgery alongside garden clearance.
Yes. Garden fencing is one of our services and often follows a clearance.
Yes. Turfing is one of our services and is frequently the final stage of a clearance project.
Yes. Clearance at rental properties is common work, particularly between tenancies.
There is rarely such a thing. Gardens that have been left for years are routine work — it affects the time and the volume of waste rather than whether the job can be done.
Typically cutting back overgrown vegetation, removing green waste and clearing agreed debris so the space is usable again. The exact scope is agreed when we quote.
Yes. Removal of green waste is normally part of the job, and any non-green waste is agreed beforehand.
Yes, and it is one of the most common combinations. Clearance, fencing and turfing are often carried out as a single project.
We also cover the areas below. Select a location for local garden clearance details.
Need tree surgery, hedge maintenance, fencing, garden clearance, turfing or power washing? Complete the form and tell us what work you require.