Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia — Transparent Pricing & Quotes

At Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia we believe in a transparent pricing model that makes it simple to understand costs before any work starts. Whether you are a homeowner in a Georgian terrace, a landlord managing a block of flats off Charlotte Street, or a small cafe on Tottenham Court Road, our pricing is designed to reflect real effort, waste removal and access in the Fitzrovia area. We spell out man and van cost area charges, load-based rates and cubic-yard pricing so there are no surprises.

How our pricing works

We offer three complementary ways of charging, chosen to suit the job and property type:

• Hourly plus team rate: Best for small to mid-sized recurring visits to London flats or mews gardens.
• Load-based / cubic-yard rates: Ideal for clearances, bulky green waste and decking removal — you pay for the volume removed rather than ambiguous flat fees.
• Fixed quotes for defined jobs: For landscaping tasks such as turfing a courtyard or installing raised beds on a terrace, we give a fixed price after an inspection.

Man and van cost area — what to expect

Working in Fitzrovia often means narrow streets, short-term loading restrictions and limited parking. Our man and van cost area rates reflect:

• the number of operatives required
• vehicle size (small van vs. 3.5t removal van)
• time spent loading and handling waste to the van
• any local parking or permit fees incurred during work

We always clarify whether a job will need a small crew and a single van (typical for flat garden tidy) or a larger vehicle for bulk removals (common for mews property clearances).

Load-based and cubic-yard rates explained

Instead of vague ‘clearance’ charges, we measure waste in cubic yards for a fairer system. Typical examples:

• 0.25–0.5 cubic yards — small tidy-up: prunings and leaf clearance from a balcony or compact courtyard garden (common in Fitzrovia flats).
• 1–2 cubic yards — medium clearance: overgrown front garden of a terrace house or communal beds for a small block of flats.
• 3+ cubic yards — large removals: shed dismantles, major soil removal or full garden clear-outs often requiring a 3.5t man & van and a crew.

We price each cubic yard clearly and include the man and van cost area surcharge when street permits or dedicated loading affects the job time.

Example jobs and sample budgets

Here are realistic examples tailored to the kinds of properties and busy locations in Fitzrovia so you can quickly estimate costs:

• Small balcony or flat courtyard tidy (ideal for Charlotte Street apartments): 0.25–0.5 cubic yards, one gardener for 1–1.5 hours. Typical charge: hourly rate + small van allowance.
• Terraced house front garden tidy (Georgian terraces near Great Titchfield St): 1 cubic yard, two operatives for 2–3 hours. Typical charge: team hourly rate or fixed small clearance fee.
• Mews garden or rear yard clearance (mews houses requiring tight access): 2–3 cubic yards, one 3.5t man & van, team of two. Typical charge includes cubic-yard rate + man and van cost area surcharge for loading time and parking.
• Commercial storefront planting refresh (busy zones like Tottenham Court Road): recurring maintenance contract priced per visit, plus occasional load-based waste removal when replanting.

Transparent breakdown — an example cost sheet

To keep things clear we always itemise estimates so you can see exactly what you're paying for:

• Labour: number of operatives × hourly rate × estimated hours
• Man & van: vehicle hire, fuel and loading time (charged by time or as a fixed local-area surcharge)
• Waste removal: cubic-yard rate × estimated volume
• Permits & parking: any required local charges passed through at cost
• Materials: soils, bark, plants (quoted separately if requested)

For example, a mid-size terrace clearance might read: 2 operatives × 3 hours at hourly rate + 2 cubic yards at cubic-yard rate + man & van allowance = clear, itemised total.

Free quote policy and site inspections

We provide a free, no-obligation quote for every job in Fitzrovia. Our site visits are quick and focused: we measure access, estimate waste volume and identify any issues that could affect man and van costs such as narrow mews entrances or high-traffic loading zones. After inspection we email a clear breakdown that shows whether a job is best priced by hour, by load (cubic-yard) or as a fixed-price project.

Scheduling, recurring plans and fair billing

Recurring maintenance is priced to offer value: regular garden care for apartment courtyards and terrace frontages is set on a per-visit or monthly plan with clear inclusions. For one-off clearances we give a definitive load-based or fixed quote so you are never billed for uncertain extras. We also outline any man and van cost area surcharges up front when street access or loading restrictions are a factor.

Summary: Our approach to garden maintenance pricing in Fitzrovia is built on clarity: explicit hourly and team rates, cubic-yard load pricing for waste, transparent man & van costs and fast, free quotes. If you want an estimate for a Georgian terrace, a mews garden, a busy commercial frontage or a compact courtyard, our quotes will show exactly how the price is composed and why — no surprises, just tidy, reliable results.