How much does hedge trimming cost in Auckland?

Most Auckland homeowners pay between $220 and $650 for a standard residential hedge trim with green waste removed. Here are the ranges we see most often across the North Shore, Hobsonville and West Auckland:

• Small front hedge (under 1.5m, up to 6m long): $180 – $280
• Standard boundary hedge (1.5–2.5m, 10–20m long): $320 – $650
• Tall established hedge (2.5–4m, two-sided): $650 – $1,200
• Heavy reduction (chainsaw work, branch removal): $900 – $2,500+

Prices include trimming, shaping, full clean-up and green waste removed off-site. One-off jobs cost more per visit than ongoing maintenance.

Five things move the number up or down on every quote:

• Height. Anything over 2.5m needs ladders, platforms or a pole saw — slower and higher risk, so higher cost.
• Length and number of sides. A two-sided boundary hedge is almost double a single-faced front hedge of the same length.
• How long since the last trim. 12+ months of growth means more clippings, more shaping and often a soft reduction.
• Species and density. Griselinia and pittosporum cut fast. Ficus tuffi, laurel and old conifers are slower.
• Access and waste. Steep banks, narrow side-access and big clippings volumes all add labour.

Every Hedge Guys quote is a fixed price, not an hourly rate. Once we've seen photos or visited the site, the number doesn't change unless you ask for extra work on the day.

The fastest path to an accurate number:

1. Text a couple of photos to 021 239 8850 with your suburb.
2. Mention rough hedge length and height (a step or fence panel is fine as reference).
3. We'll reply with a fixed price, usually within a few hours on business days.

• Trim once a year, not every three. Long-overgrown hedges cost 2–3× more than a hedge kept in shape.
• Combine jobs. Trim, lawn mow and tidy in one visit beats three separate call-outs.
• Go on a maintenance plan. Regular visits (six-weekly or quarterly) carry a lower per-visit price than ad-hoc work.
• Keep mature heights in check. Letting a hedge run to 4m+ pushes you into reduction-pricing territory.