Hedge Trimming Melbourne — Servicing West Melbourne From $100

Overgrown hedges don't just look scruffy—they block light, creep onto footpaths, and give neighbours something to talk about. Whether you've got a formal box hedge along the front fence in Yarraville, a towering pittosporum screen in Altona that's gone wild, or viburnum that's spilling over the kerbside in Footscray, regular hedge trimming keeps your property tidy and your plants healthy. Most jobs take between one and three hours depending on the length and height, and we cart away all the clippings so you don't have to fill twenty green bins or book a trailer.

We cover hedge trimming services across Melbourne's west, from Sunshine West through to Point Cook and down to Werribee. Our crew arrives with commercial hedge trimmers, ladders, tarps, and a trailer ready to load. Fill out the short form on this page with a few details about your hedge—how long, how high, how overgrown—and we'll call you back within two hours with a fixed price. No sales calls, no upselling fertiliser you don't need, just a clear quote and a booking time that suits.

What's Included

Every hedge trimming job includes:

Shaping and cutting to the height and profile you want—formal geometric lines, soft rounded tops, or a simple tidy-up
Top, sides, and front trimmed evenly using commercial petrol or electric hedge trimmers for a clean finish
Clippings collected from garden beds, lawn, and hard surfaces using tarps and rakes
Green waste removal in our trailer—no bins required, no trip to the Brimbank or Wyndham transfer station
Broom sweep of driveways and footpaths to leave the area tidy
Advice on trimming frequency based on the species (some hedges like lilly pilly need cutting three times a year, others twice)

We trim most common hedge species: murraya, box, photinia, viburnum, pittosporum, lilly pilly, and camellias. If you've got something unusual or a mixed hedge, mention it in the form and we'll confirm we can handle it.

Pricing

Hedge trimming in Melbourne starts from $100 for a small to medium hedge that's been maintained regularly—think a five-metre box hedge along a front fence in Williamstown, about 1.2 metres tall, last cut six months ago. That's a one-hour job with minimal green waste.

Pricing goes up based on:

Length and height: a twenty-metre screening hedge at two metres tall takes three times longer than a short decorative hedge
Condition: if the hedge hasn't been trimmed in three years and there's thick woody growth, we're cutting slower and carting away five times the volume
Access: hedges against fences, between houses, or with powerlines overhead take longer and need ladder work
Frequency: if you book quarterly or six-monthly maintenance, per-visit pricing is lower because the hedge stays manageable

We price by the job, not the hour, so the quote we give on the phone is the price you pay. Most hedges in suburbs like Sunshine, Hoppers Crossing, and Tarneit fall between $120 and $280 depending on the factors above. Overgrown boundary hedges on corner blocks or properties backing onto reserves can run higher—we'll talk you through it when we call back.

Where We Work

We service all ten suburbs across Melbourne's west, from the Maribyrnong River through to the growth corridors near Wyndham Vale. Our crew knows the street layouts, the typical hedge species in each area, and how to navigate narrow side-access laneways common in newer estates. If you're in any of these postcodes, we've done dozens of hedges within a few streets of your place.

We don't stretch crews across the entire metro area—we stay west of the city so we can offer same-week and often next-day bookings. If your hedge is tangled with powerlines or within three metres of Ausnet or Jemena infrastructure, let us know when you fill out the form; we'll advise whether we can trim it or if you need to contact the distributor first.

Why Locals Choose Us

Fast callback and fixed pricing: fill out the form before lunch, we'll ring you back by mid-afternoon with a firm quote. No vague "we need to inspect it first" runaround—if you can measure the length and give us a rough height, we can price it over the phone. Book the job on the same call or sleep on it; the quote stands for two weeks.

We cart everything away: half the hassle of hedge trimming is dealing with the clippings. We spread tarps, rake up as we go, and load the trailer before we leave. You won't find stray twigs in the garden bed a week later or a pile of branches by the fence waiting for someone else to move.

Insured and local: public liability cover is current, and our crew lives and works in the west—most of them in Brimbank or Wyndham. If something goes wrong (a branch lands on a pot plant, a trimmer nicks a fence paling), we own it and sort it, not disappear and stop answering texts.

Realistic scheduling: we don't overbook. If we say Thursday morning, we show Thursday morning. If weather delays us (wet hedges clog the trimmer blades and make a mess), we text you and reschedule rather than rush a sloppy job.

Other Services We Offer

Hedge trimming often comes with other outdoor maintenance—lawns that need mowing, garden beds full of weeds, gutters that should be cleared before the next downpour. We handle the full list, so you can book everything in one go and deal with one tradie, not four.

Lawn Mowing – regular cuts, edges, and blowing for properties across the west
Handyman – small repairs, door handles, shelf mounting, tap washers
Window Cleaning – inside and out, frames and sills wiped down
Pressure Washing – driveways, paths, decking, and rendered walls
Gardening – weeding, mulching, pruning, and seasonal planting
Flatpack Assembly – IKEA, Bunnings, Kmart furniture built properly

If you're getting the hedge trimmed and the front garden's a mess, mention it in the form. We'll quote both jobs and do them on the same visit so you're not waiting another fortnight for the gardening crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I get my hedge trimmed in Melbourne?

Most hedges need trimming twice a year—late spring after the main growth flush, and late summer before autumn. Fast-growing species like murraya and lilly pilly benefit from three trims if you want tight formal lines. If your hedge is just a screen and you don't mind a looser shape, once a year in late spring keeps it tidy enough for most Wyndham and Brimbank council requirements.

Can you trim hedges near powerlines in Melbourne's west?

We can trim hedges near powerlines if there's at least one metre clearance and the lines are insulated service cables (the black bundled ones running from the pole to your house). If the hedge is touching or within half a metre of bare high-voltage lines on poles, you'll need to contact Ausnet or Jemena first—they'll send a crew to clear the area or issue a permit. Mention it in the form and we'll walk you through the process.

Do I need to be home when you trim the hedge?

Not if the hedge is accessible from the street or a side gate we can reach. Let us know in the form if you'll be at work, and we'll text you a before-and-after photo once we're done. If the hedge is in the backyard behind a locked gate, you'll need to leave it open or arrange access. Payment is by bank transfer after the job, so no need to hand over cash in person.

What happens to the clippings after hedge trimming?

We load everything into our trailer and take it to the closest green waste facility—usually Brimbank or Wyndham transfer stations depending on which suburb we're in. It's included in the quoted price, so you don't pay extra for disposal. If you want to keep some clippings for mulch or compost, let us know before we start and we'll leave a neat pile in the garden bed.

Can you trim my hedge into a specific shape in Footscray or Yarraville?

Yes—formal box shapes, rounded tops, tapered sides, or cloud-pruned balls if you're keen. Bring us a photo or describe what you want when we call back with the quote. Intricate topiary or sculptural shapes take longer and cost more because they're done with hand shears and multiple passes, but a neat geometric profile or gently rounded top is standard work and included in the base price.

Get a Quote Today

Fill out the form at the top of this page with your suburb, the length and height of your hedge, and when it was last trimmed. We'll call you back within two hours (weekdays before 4pm, next morning if you submit after hours) with a fixed price and available times. Most jobs are booked within three to five days, and we'll confirm the morning before so you're not left guessing. No phone tag, no pushy sales—just a straightforward quote and a tidy hedge when we're done.