Gardening prices in Newquay & Cornwall
Use the guide and calculator to plan a realistic budget for lawn mowing, hedge trimming, tidy-ups and practical landscaping. Send photos, your postcode and any access notes and I’ll confirm a clear price before booking.
Estimates are a guide only because every garden has different access, growth, waste, and finish requirements.
Photos from a few angles, your postcode, access notes, and whether green waste needs removing.
Lawn mowing costs in Cornwall in 2026
As of May 2026, lawn mowing in Cornwall usually costs £20 to £30 for a small front lawn and £30 to £50 for an average garden. Regular maintenance visits normally start from about £60 because they include more than cutting grass: edging, strimming, weeding, pruning, clearing paths, and leaving the garden tidy. One-off tidy-ups usually start from £80, while hedge trimming is commonly £5 to £15 per metre depending on height and access. These figures are useful for planning, but the exact quote depends on garden size, current condition, slope, gate access, parking, and how much green waste needs removing. I price most jobs after seeing a few photos, then confirm what is included before work starts. That keeps the quote clear and avoids the common problem where a cheap starting price grows once the job is underway.
| Service | Typical range | What affects the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Small lawn mowing | £20 to £30 | Best for small front lawns or compact rear gardens with straightforward access. |
| Average lawn mowing | £30 to £50 | Includes mowing, edging, strimming, and a clean blow-down for a typical family garden. |
| Regular garden maintenance | £60 to £120 | Usually covers mowing, weeding, light pruning, edging, and a general tidy per visit. |
| One-off garden tidy-up | From £80 | Useful when beds, paths, lawns, or hedges have got away and need a reset. |
| Hedge trimming | £5 to £15 per metre | The final price depends on hedge height, thickness, access, and green waste volume. |
| Practical landscaping | £500 to £2,500+ | Gravel gardens, planting, edging, bed shaping, and lower-maintenance garden improvements. |
Cornwall pricing is a little different from many inland areas because gardens grow for longer. The mild coastal climate means lawns can keep moving through winter, hedges push on after autumn rain, and weeds come back quickly once the soil warms. A garden that looks manageable in February can need proper attention by April. For that reason, regular customers usually get the best value from a fortnightly rhythm between March and October, with the option to drop back in winter.
Access is one of the biggest price differences. A flat lawn with parking outside the gate is quick to work through. A terraced garden in St Agnes, a long carry through a house, steep steps, or a narrow side path all add time. The same applies to waste. Grass clippings from a regular cut are simple, but wet hedge cuttings, bramble, pampas grass, and old shrub material take longer to bag, carry, and dispose of properly.
Condition matters too. If I am maintaining a garden every fortnight, the grass stays at a sensible height, edges are easier to keep crisp, and weeds never get a proper hold. If the garden has been left for months, the first visit may need heavier strimming, slower mowing, hand clearance, and extra waste handling. I normally separate that first reset from the ongoing maintenance price so the regular cost is fair.
For landscaping work, the range is wider because materials and layout choices change the job. Gravel gardens, edging, planting, turf repair, mulching, and bed reshaping can be simple improvements or multi-day projects. A small low-maintenance front garden may be a few hundred pounds, while a full gravel transformation with ground preparation, edging, membrane, aggregates, and planting can move into the £1,500 to £2,500 range.
The quickest way to get an accurate quote is to send photos from a few angles, your postcode, and a short note about access. Tell me whether you want green waste removed, whether the work is a one-off or regular, and whether there is a deadline such as guests arriving, a property viewing, or a holiday-let changeover. I will then confirm a clear scope, the likely date, and the price before you book.
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This is a rough guide only. Use it to set expectations, then send the result with photos so I can confirm a clear price.
Rough guide only. Final pricing depends on photos, postcode, access, exact scope, and green waste handling.
Send your selections with the quote form, then add a few photos and your postcode so I can confirm scope faster.
Calculator outputs are planning ranges, not fixed prices. I confirm the final price after reviewing photos and access.
A few real-world factors.
I keep pricing straightforward. The fastest way to confirm your range is a short description and a few photos.
More area, more edges, more time. Layout matters too (beds, paths, slopes, tight corners).
Light tidy-ups are quicker. Heavy overgrowth, thick weeds, or neglected beds take longer and need more handling.
Easy access keeps things efficient. Stairs, narrow gates, long carries, or limited parking can increase time.
Bagging, stacking, or removal changes the workload. I'll confirm what you want done with clippings.
Include photos from a few angles, plus any access notes (gates, stairs, parking).
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