Garden Clearances
One-off clearance of long grass, weeds and overgrowth, front and back, with the green waste taken away.
Garden clearancesStanley, Annfield Plain & Catchgate
Garden clearance, hedge & tree work in Stanley
An overgrown front garden, a back garden you can’t get into or a hedge that has taken over the path? We clear, cut back and tidy gardens across Stanley in one visit, then take the green waste away.
Garden clearances · Hedge trimming · Tree work · Fencing
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One visit, the whole garden
Overgrown gardens in Stanley, cleared and cut back
Gardens get away from people for all sorts of reasons: a house standing empty between tenants, a busy year, a hedge along a lane that nobody has touched. By the time the grass is waist high and the weeds are through the paving, it is a bigger job than a mower can handle.
That is where we come in. We strim and cut back the growth, trim the hedges, clear the paths and take the green waste away, usually in a single day. The Catchgate garden below shows what that looks like, front and back.
If there is a tree to prune or a fence to replace once the overgrowth is gone, we can do that too. Our overgrown garden guide explains how we go about it.
A recent job in Stanley
Front and back garden cleared in a day
One Catchgate terrace in June 2025, photographed when we arrived and when we left.
A front garden cut back and tidied
Catchgate, Stanley · June 2025
The front garden of this Catchgate terrace had been left long enough for the grass to go to seed. We strimmed and cut it right back, trimmed the hedge and the shrub by the door into shape and cleared the path, so it looks cared for from the street again.
The back garden cleared to the ground
Catchgate, Stanley · June 2025
Round the back, weeds and brambles had taken over the garden and the steps. We cleared the lot down to bare ground, cut the boundary hedge and took every load of green waste away, leaving a blank canvas for whatever comes next.
The boundary hedge cut straight
Catchgate, Stanley · June 2025
The hedge along the side of the garden had grown out over the ground and up past the shed. We cut the face and top back to a clean, level line so the garden feels bigger and the boundary is clear.
What a clearance includes
Agreed before we start, so there are no surprises
A clearance quote is only useful if it says what is being cut, what is staying and what is being taken away. These are the things we settle with you on the visit.
- Grass, weeds and overgrowthStrimmed and cut back to the ground, including weeds through paths and paving.
- Hedges and shrubsTrimmed into shape or reduced, with the cuttings cleared from paths and lanes.
- What staysTell us about any planting, trees or features you want to keep and we work around them.
- Green wasteLoaded and taken away as part of the quote. Household rubbish and rubble are agreed separately.
- Trees and stumpsPruning, removal or stump grinding quoted as their own items if you want them.
- The finish you wantBare ground ready for turf, a tidy lawn, or a garden you can simply use again.
Our services
Garden, hedge and tree services in Stanley
Start with the job that is stopping you using the garden, or ask about all of it at once.
Hedge Trimming & Reductions
Hedges along paths, lanes and boundaries cut straight and level, or reduced if they have grown too big.
Hedge trimmingTree Surgery
Pruning for trees you want to keep and safe removal when one has to come down.
Tree surgeryFencing
Replace a tired boundary fence once the hedge or overgrowth beside it has been dealt with.
FencingStanley and nearby
Ask about work at your property
We cover Stanley and the villages around it, including Annfield Plain, Catchgate, South Moor, Craghead, Tanfield, Burnopfield and Dipton. Send your postcode and we will confirm. For tree work, the protected-tree helper shows how to check Durham County Council’s records first.
Useful answers
Before you get in touch
Can you clear a garden that has been left for a year or more?
Yes, that is the kind of job we do most in Stanley. Long grass, weeds through the paving, brambles and hedges that have spread are all normal. The Catchgate garden above was cleared front and back in a single day.
Do you take the waste away?
Yes. Green waste removal is agreed as part of the quote and is included on almost every clearance. We do not take household rubbish, rubble or mixed waste as part of the service; if there is some in the garden, tell us and we will agree what to do with it.
Is this a one-off, or do I have to sign up to regular visits?
It is a one-off job with no contract. We do not run weekly or monthly maintenance rounds. If the garden needs doing again in a year or two, you are welcome to get in touch.
Can you tidy a garden between tenants or before a house sale?
Yes. Landlords, letting agents and people selling up ask us to do exactly this. Tell us when the property is empty and how we get in, and we will arrange a visit, quote and date that fits.
Will you cut a hedge that runs along a back lane or footpath?
Yes. We cut both sides where we can reach them, keep the path clear while we work and sweep up the cuttings afterwards. If the far side is a neighbour’s or the council’s, we will say so and agree what is practical.
Which areas around Stanley do you cover?
Stanley itself and the villages around it, including Annfield Plain, Catchgate, South Moor, Craghead, Tanfield, Burnopfield and Dipton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
5.0 from 43 Google reviews
More reviewsRead the reviews on Google“Sharp Hedges came out today, they did a great job reducing our hedge and tidying it up.”
“Only a small garden job for my tree but the service by Sharp Hedges Tree and Garden Services was first class!”
“Excellent service. From the initial call to completing the job in less than a week.”
Get a free quote
Tell us what needs doing
Send your postcode and a brief description of the garden. Photos or video of the worst bits help us prepare, but they’re optional. We’ll discuss the job and agree the next step; for most clearances, that means a free in-person visit.
What happens next
- 1We look at what you send.
- 2We clarify the job and, for most work, arrange a free visit.
- 3You get your quote, with no obligation.
We’ll look at the job details and reply between 8am and 8pm. If we need a closer look, we’ll arrange a suitable time with you.
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