Northern Ireland cost guide
Gardener costs in Northern Ireland
In 2026, published UK-wide guidance puts regular garden maintenance at £15 to £45 per hour (excluding VAT; confirm materials).
UK-wide guidance; prices in Northern Ireland are often lower, so get a quote for your job.
Sources: Checkatrade: gardener prices
Last reviewed:
A starting point, not a quote
Common jobs and published costs
Compare the same job, unit and inclusions. “Not published” means the source does not give that figure.
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| Job and unit | Low | Typical (published average) | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden maintenance or tidy, time-basedper hourMaintenance labour reference, excluding VAT. Not a fixed price for a whole garden tidy. Confirm waste removal and materials.Checkatrade: gardener pricesUK-wide · Checked | £15 | £35 | £45 |
| Gardener day rateper dayReference, excluding VAT. Confirm materials, travel and any minimum charge separately.Checkatrade: gardener pricesUK-wide · Checked | £150 | £175 | £200 |
Understand your quote
What changes the price?
- Garden size, growth and the work you want done.
- Access for tools and removal of clippings or other waste.
- One-off clearing versus ongoing maintenance and any materials needed.
How to get a fair quote
Describe the work clearly and add photos. Mention measurements, access, the condition of existing fittings and whether you already have materials. Ask what the quote includes, what is excluded and whether VAT, materials or disposal are extra.
Compare like-for-like scopes rather than choosing on the headline price alone. Agree the price and how any changes will be handled before work begins. For specialist or regulated work, check the qualifications and registration needed for your job.
Local help, on your terms
How WeeJobs works
WeeJobs is live in Causeway Coast & Glens. It is free to post a job. Describe what needs doing, review interested approved tradespeople and choose who suits your work. Agree the price before work starts.
Open WeeJobsCost guide questions
Are these gardener prices measured in Northern Ireland?
No. These are published UK-wide references, not WeeJobs transaction data or a Northern Ireland survey. A local quote may differ.
Why is a typical gardener price sometimes not published?
We use the source figures as published and do not calculate midpoints.
How do I agree a gardener price on WeeJobs?
Posting a job is free. Describe the work, review the interest from approved tradespeople or helpers, choose who suits and agree the price before work starts.
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