What a landscaper does
A landscaper or gardener looks after outside spaces: garden clearances, lawns and turfing, hedge and tree work, patios, fencing and gates, driveways and full garden designs. Hard landscaping such as patios and driveways needs proper groundwork and drainage to last.
Before cutting back or felling a tree in Ashton-in-Makerfield, check with Wigan Council whether it's protected by a tree preservation order or sits in a conservation area. A new driveway in front of your house may need planning permission unless it drains water properly.
Common landscaper jobs in Ashton-in-Makerfield
These are the landscaper jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so landscapers and gardeners can quote accurately.
- Garden clearance
- Lawn care and turfing
- Hedge and tree work
- Patios
- Fencing and gates
- Driveways
- Garden design
Before you hire a landscaper
Waste carrier licence
Garden waste has to go somewhere. If the job includes taking it away, ask whether the landscaper holds an Environment Agency waste carrier registration.
Drainage on hard surfaces
A front driveway over five square metres usually needs permeable paving or drainage to a soakaway to avoid planning permission. Ask how water will drain.
Insurance
Tree work and machinery carry risk. Public liability insurance protects you and your neighbours if something goes wrong.
Landscaper prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Ashton-in-Makerfield will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Clear a small, overgrown garden | £150 to £500 |
| Replace a fence panel, fitted | £80 to £180 |
| Lay new turf, per square metre | £10 to £25 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the landscaper. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your landscaper job for free with photos and the Ashton-in-Makerfield postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message landscapers and gardeners before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Landscapers and gardeners in Ashton-in-Makerfield: questions
Do I need permission to cut down a tree?
If the tree has a tree preservation order or is in a conservation area, you usually need to tell or ask the council first. Check with your council before any major tree work.
When is the best time to lay turf?
Autumn and spring, when the ground is moist and temperatures are mild. Turf laid in hot, dry weather needs a lot of watering to establish.
Who owns the fence between me and my neighbour?
Your property deeds may show it, often with a T mark on the boundary. If they don't, agree with your neighbour before replacing a shared fence.