Hedge Trimming & Reductions
Front hedges cut square and level, boundary hedges brought back to a size you can manage, conifers reduced where the green growth allows.
Hedge trimmingWashington, Tyne and Wear
Tree, hedge & garden services in Washington
Front hedges on the estates, conifers that have outgrown a back garden, trees that need a careful prune. We cover Washington’s villages from Concord and Oxclose to Fatfield and Barmston, with the work explained and agreed before we start.
Hedge trimming · Tree work · Garden clearances · Fencing
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Hedges first
Hedge and tree work for Washington homes
Washington was laid out with hedges everywhere: low ones along open-plan fronts, tall ones screening back gardens, long runs beside the footpaths that link the villages. Kept in shape they make the place; left for a couple of seasons they swallow the path and block the light.
Cutting them back straight and level is our bread and butter, and Washington sits right in the middle of where we work, between Chester-le-Street, Sunderland and Gateshead. See a front hedge we cut just across the A19 below.
Need more than a hedge trim? We prune and remove trees, clear overgrown gardens and replace fencing, and we will quote the jobs together if that is easier for you.
A recent job near Washington
A front hedge cut back square
Photographed before we started and when we finished, a few minutes from Washington on the Sunderland side of the A19.
Straight sides, level top, path clear
Town End Farm, Sunderland · May 2025
This front hedge had grown out into a soft green blob under the tree, pushing over the wall and onto the pavement. We cut the faces back square, levelled the top and tidied the ends, then cleared the cuttings from the garden and the path. It is the same job we do on front hedges across Washington’s estates.
Before we quote
Four things worth telling us about your hedge
A hedge quote is quicker and more accurate when we know what you are dealing with. None of this needs measuring; a sentence or a photo of each is plenty.
- How tall and how far back?Tell us the height you want and whether the hedge needs to come back off a path, drive or window.
- Footpaths and sight linesHedges beside public paths or at the end of a drive need to be kept clear, so say if that is the problem.
- Nesting birdsAny month can work. We check for active nests before cutting and will leave a section if there is one.
- Green wasteSay whether you want the cuttings taken away. Most people do, and we include it in the quote.
Our services
Tree, hedge and garden services in Washington
Choose the service you need, or ask about several jobs at the same property.
Tree Surgery
Pruning and crown work for the trees you want to keep, and safe removal for the ones that have to go.
Tree surgeryGarden Clearances
One-off clearance of an overgrown garden, with what stays and what goes agreed before we start.
Garden clearancesFencing
Replace a worn boundary fence, or put one up where a hedge has come out.
FencingWashington and nearby
Ask about work at your property
We cover Washington’s villages, including Concord, Columbia, Oxclose, Fatfield, Barmston, Usworth, Springwell and Rickleton, along with Birtley and Houghton-le-Spring next door. Send your postcode and we will confirm. For tree work, the protected-tree helper shows how to check Sunderland City Council’s records first.
Useful answers
Before you get in touch
Do you cover all of Washington?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Washington, including Concord, Columbia, Oxclose, Fatfield, Barmston, Usworth, Springwell and Rickleton. Send your postcode and we will confirm.
How often should a front hedge be cut?
Once or twice a year suits most hedges, with conifers usually once. We do not run regular maintenance rounds, but you are welcome to book us again when it needs doing.
Can you cut a hedge back hard so it takes up less room?
Often, yes. Most broadleaf hedges recover well from a hard cut. Conifers do not regrow from bare wood, so with those we agree how far we can go on the visit rather than leave you with brown patches.
My hedge overhangs the footpath. Is that a problem?
It can be. If a hedge grows out over a public footpath, the council can ask for it to be cut back. We cut the face back in line with your boundary and clear the path as we go.
Do you remove hedges and put up fencing?
Yes. Hedge removal and fencing are quoted as separate items, so you can see what each part costs and decide whether to do both.
Do I need to check for protected trees in Washington?
Washington is covered by Sunderland City Council, which keeps the records of Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas. Our protected-tree helper shows you how to check, and we can look into it on the visit before any tree work starts.
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.”
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Tell us what needs doing
Send your postcode and a brief description of the work. Photos or video can help us prepare, but they’re optional. We’ll discuss the job and agree the next step; for most work, 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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