Cork · covers Cork county-wide
Tree and hedge specialists trading since 1988 (formerly All Counties Tree Surgery), now working only in Cork. Handles reductions, visual tree assessments, hazardous…
View listing →Garden Clearance in Cork
Garden clearance is the big reset: cutting back overgrowth, removing waste and getting a garden back to a manageable state. These Cork businesses take on clearance jobs of all sizes. Below you'll find typical costs, waste rules and what to check before you hire.
Monkstown · covers Cork county-wide
Monkstown gardening service run by John McDonnell, with over 20 years' experience. Covers grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, tree pruning, planting, weed…
View listing →Blarney · covers Cork county-wide
Blarney-based landscaping company established over 30 years ago. Provides hard landscaping (excavation, patios, stonework) and soft landscaping (planting, hedge…
View listing →Church Road, Cork
Cork garden maintenance service offering lawn mowing, hedge trimming, weed control and garden clean-ups, with flexible scheduling for homes and businesses.
View listing →Bandon · covers Cork county-wide
Bandon tree surgery company with a 25+ year history. Services include tree surgery and felling, power line tree management, emergency tree care, hedge cutting, site…
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How much does garden clearance cost in Cork?
Clearance is priced per job or per day. The volume of waste and how it is disposed of are usually the biggest costs.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General garden tidy-up | €80–€300 | Per job. Cutting back, weeding and a light clear. |
| Overgrown garden, once-off | €150–€300+ | Per job, for a typical suburban garden. |
| Green waste removal | €50–€200+ | Per job, depending on volume. |
| Clearance team | €200–€350 | Per day. |
| Mini digger with operator | €300–€450 | Per day, for larger site clearance. |
Indicative Irish price ranges, checked October 2026. They are national figures, not quotes; prices in Cork vary with access, waste removal and how overgrown the job is, so always get two or three written quotes. Sources: OnlineTradesmen garden services price guide (Oct 2025); Garden Maintenance Ireland cost guide (Jan 2026); Tradesmen Ireland landscaping costs 2026 (May 2026).
What pushes the price up or down
- How much waste there is and whether a skip or several trailer loads are needed.
- Brambles, ivy and self-seeded trees take far longer than long grass.
- Rubbish mixed in with green waste (old furniture, rubble) costs more to dispose of.
- Invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed need specialist treatment.
- Access for machinery and vehicles.
Compare garden clearance businesses in Cork
All 5 listed businesses at a glance. Tap a name for the full listing.
| Business | Based in | Covers | Also offers | Contact listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Cork Tree Surgery | Cork | All of Cork | Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting | — |
| Green Gardening Services | Monkstown | All of Cork | Garden Maintenance, Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting | — |
| Griffin Landscaping & Stone | Blarney | All of Cork | Landscaping, Hedge Cutting | — |
| Mr. Tidy Garden | Church Road, Cork | Cork City and Douglas | Garden Maintenance, Grass Cutting, Hedge Cutting | — |
| Treepro Ltd | Bandon | All of Cork | Tree Surgery, Hedge Cutting | — |
When to book garden clearance in Cork
| When | What to plan |
|---|---|
| September–February | Best time for heavy clearance of hedges, trees and scrub, outside the bird nesting season. |
| March–August | Clearing long grass, weeds and rubbish is fine, but avoid ripping out hedges and scrub where birds may be nesting. |
| Before a sale or new tenancy | Allow a week or two. A cleared garden photographs and shows far better. |
Hiring for garden clearance in Cork: a quick guide
What clearance usually involves
Expect cutting back brambles and overgrown shrubs, strimming long grass, weeding beds and paths, clearing leaves, and removing garden rubbish such as old pots or broken furniture. Larger jobs may include stump removal or site clearance with machinery.
Waste permits matter
Anyone collecting waste for a fee in Ireland needs a waste collection permit from the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO). If your waste is fly-tipped, you can be held responsible, so ask for the permit number and check it.
Watch out for Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that spreads from tiny fragments of stem and root. It is an offence to spread it, so it should never be strimmed, dumped or put in a green waste bin. If you suspect it, get a specialist to identify and treat it before any clearance.
After the clearance
Once a garden is cleared, a few maintenance visits over the following season stop it growing back. Many clearance companies also offer regular maintenance.
Find garden clearance near you
We also list garden clearance businesses by area, including garden clearance in Cork City, garden clearance in Douglas, garden clearance in Blarney, garden clearance in Passage West & Monkstown and garden clearance in Bandon. Browse all Cork areas.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does garden clearance cost in Cork?
- A typical overgrown suburban garden costs around €150–€300 or more as a once-off, based on Irish price guides. Green waste removal adds €50–€200 or more, and a clearance team costs roughly €200–€350 a day.
- How long does a garden clearance take?
- A typical overgrown suburban garden takes one to two days for a small team. Larger or very overgrown sites can take longer.
- Can garden waste go in my brown bin?
- Small amounts of grass, leaves and soft cuttings can. Large clearances produce far more than a brown bin holds, which is why most clearance quotes include waste removal.
- Do I need a skip for a garden clearance?
- Not always. Many clearance companies remove waste in their own trailers. For very large jobs or mixed rubbish, a skip may work out cheaper.
- Should the company have a waste permit?
- Yes. Anyone taking waste away for a fee needs a waste collection permit from the NWCPO. Ask for the number.
- Can you clear a garden in summer?
- Yes for grass, weeds and rubbish. Heavy cutting of hedges and scrub is restricted from 1 March to 31 August to protect nesting birds.