Gardens get away from people, after a busy few years, a house move, or when a slope makes maintenance hard work. A clearance gives your garden a fresh start.
We clear overgrowth, control weeds, prune and cut back, trim hedges and tidy beds. Where needed we level ground and reseed lawns so the garden is genuinely usable afterwards.
A clearance is also the first step before any landscaping project, giving a clean site to plan and build on.
Who it's for
Neglected or overgrown gardens
New homeowners inheriting a tired garden
Sloping front gardens that are hard to maintain
Rental and holiday properties between occupants
Gardens being prepared for landscaping
What happens if it's left
The cost of getting it wrong
Overgrowth spreads
Brambles and weeds take over beds, lawns and paths quickly.
Hidden damage
Overgrowth hides failing fences, walls and drainage problems.
Lost space
Parts of the garden become unusable and unsafe.
Bigger job later
The longer it's left, the more work it takes to recover.
Common mistakes we see
Clearing without a plan for what comes next
Cutting back at the wrong time for the plants
Leaving roots and weeds to regrow
Our process
How it works, step by step
01
Visit & inspection
We come out, walk the garden with you and look at access, levels, ground conditions and drainage.
02
Plan & detailed quote
We explain what the job involves and how long it will take, then put a detailed quote in writing.
03
Groundwork
Clearing, digging out, levelling and drainage. Getting this right is what makes the finished work last.
04
Build & finish
The work itself, done by Harry and the team.
05
Handover & warranty
We walk you through the finished job. Your written contract and warranty (typically 2 years) are yours to keep.
What you get
The benefits
01
Space back
Every corner of the garden usable again.
02
Slopes handled
Experienced with tidy-ups on steep ground.
03
Ready to build
A clean site for future landscaping.
04
Problems revealed
We spot walls, fences and drainage needing attention.
05
Responsive
Customers note our quick responses and punctuality.
06
Clear pricing
Detailed written quote before work starts.
In detail
Garden Clearances explained
“Our front garden area was in desperate need of a tidy up - weeding, pruning, cutting back etc. A lot of it is on a slope as well so not straight forward… He was very quick to respond to my request, arrived on time to give a quote and to do the work needed.”
Lisa Tai · Google review
What a clearance includes
Weeding, pruning, cutting back, hedge trimming and general tidy-ups, plus ground clearing, levelling and reseeding where the lawn needs it.
Clearances on slopes
Sloping gardens are harder to clear safely and thoroughly. We've cleared and tidied steep front gardens that weren't straightforward.
From clearance to transformation
Many customers start with a clearance and go on to fencing, walls or a full landscaping project. Clearing first lets us see the true shape of the garden.
Before choosing materials, think about who will use the garden and when. A space for summer dining needs different sizing, shelter and access from a low-maintenance front garden or a holiday let that needs to look smart between guests. Tell us how you live and we'll shape the garden clearance around it.
Look honestly at the ground
Slope, soil, existing walls, hedges and drainage all affect what's possible and what it costs. In Cornwall, many gardens are steep, rocky or exposed to the coast. We assess all of this on our first visit so your quote reflects the real job: not a best-case guess that changes once work starts.
Think about the whole garden
Garden Clearances rarely sits in isolation. It meets lawns, beds, boundaries, paths and steps. Planning these together avoids the cost of reworking levels or access later, and gives you a garden that feels designed rather than added to piece by piece.
Why Sea Green
What our customers tell us
Across 13 five-star Google reviews, the same themes come up again and again: punctuality, quick responses, professionalism, quality workmanship, detailed quotes and creative design ideas, and an ability to handle difficult sites such as steep slopes and coastal gardens.
Harry Lyall runs every job, working alongside his colleague Matt. You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the finished garden, so nothing gets lost between the quote and the build.
Every garden clearance job is covered by a full written contract and a warranty, typically 2 years, confirmed in writing for your specific job, and by our employer's and public liability insurance. You know what's included, what it costs and what happens if anything isn't right.
Weeding, pruning, cutting back, hedge trimming, general tidy-up, and levelling and reseeding where needed.
Can you clear a sloping garden?+
Yes, we've done clearances and tidy-ups on sloping gardens.
Can you help with an allotment?+
Yes, we've helped with weeding, re-arranging, creating beds and advice.
Can you do landscaping after the clearance?+
Yes, clearance is often the first stage of a bigger project.
How quickly can you come and quote?+
Call us Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm and we'll arrange a visit.
How much will it cost?+
Every garden is different: access, ground conditions, slope and materials all change the price. Rather than guess, we visit, talk through the job and give you a detailed written quote so you know exactly what's included before anything starts.
Is the work guaranteed?+
Yes. Every job comes with a full written contract and a warranty. The length depends on the job and is typically 2 years; we'll confirm it in writing on your quote.
Are you insured?+
Yes. We hold both employer's liability and public liability insurance.
Do you cover my area?+
We're based in Truro and work across Cornwall, including Falmouth, Penryn, Redruth, Camborne, St Austell, Newquay, St Agnes and Perranporth. If your town isn't listed, call us and we'll tell you straight away.
