HOW TO HIRE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a garden clearance firm in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A garden clearance in Ireland costs €150–€700 per job, typically around €350. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a garden clearance firm in five steps
- Are you on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — soil Preparation — part of the garden clearance can include soil preparation, such as tilling or leveling the ground.
- How does size of the area change the price?A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does volume of debris change the price?Each extra one adds time, though not as much as the first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific requirements like weed control or rubbish disposal change the price?A higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Rubbish Disposal — garden clearance services usually handle the disposal of garden furniture, old pots, and other rubbish that may have accumulated — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a garden clearance firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
National Waste Collection Permit
Every waste collector in Ireland must hold a valid collection permit from the NWCPO. The permit number reads NWCPO-YY-NNNNN-NN, must be displayed on the vehicle, and a copy must be carried in it. The permit names the waste types, vehicles and areas allowed — a permit for one thing is not a permit for another.
Search the National Waste Collection Permit Office register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. facilityregister.nwcpo.ie →
Insurance
Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
Identity
Providers on Locufy prove who they are with photo ID before they can be booked; the ID-checked badge shows who has done it, and the document itself is deleted once the check is made. For a garden clearance firm coming into your home it is the cheapest check there is.
Look for the ID-checked badge on the card, before you message anyone.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — soil Preparation — part of the garden clearance can include soil preparation, such as tilling or leveling the ground.
A good answer: A bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Each extra one adds time, though not as much as the first. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Rubbish Disposal — garden clearance services usually handle the disposal of garden furniture, old pots, and other rubbish that may have accumulated — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a garden clearance firm job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and goods-in-transit where they carry your property — weed Control — professionals often tackle overgrown areas by removing weeds and unwanted plants during a garden clearance.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the garden clearance firm starts, and an itemised invoice after — debris Removal — garden clearance typically includes the removal of debris such as fallen branches, leaves, and other organic waste.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything.
- Volume of debris — each extra one adds time, though not as much as the first.
- Specific requirements like weed control or rubbish disposal — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower.
- Condition of your garden — a job left too long costs more than one done on time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They are not on the National Waste Collection Permit Office register, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
- They will not talk about it: size of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything
- They will not talk about it: volume of debris — each extra one adds time, though not as much as the first
- They will not talk about it: specific requirements like weed control or rubbish disposal — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower
- A price for the garden clearance firm before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
What a garden clearance firm costs: €150–€700 per job
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. General garden clearance and Rubbish removal each carry their own band. Garden Clearance price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Garden clearance firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the area — a bigger job takes longer and uses more of everything — that is what the garden clearance firm is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneVolume of debris — each extra one adds time, though not as much as the first — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific requirements like weed control or rubbish disposal — a higher standard leaves less room for error, so it goes slower — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of your garden — a job left too long costs more than one done on time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the garden clearance firm is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the job — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done.
- Debris Removal
- Garden clearance typically includes the removal of debris such as fallen branches, leaves, and other organic waste.
- Weed Control
- Professionals often tackle overgrown areas by removing weeds and unwanted plants during a garden clearance.
- Rubbish Disposal
- Garden clearance services usually handle the disposal of garden furniture, old pots, and other rubbish that may have accumulated.
- Soil Preparation
- Part of the garden clearance can include soil preparation, such as tilling or leveling the ground.
- General Garden Clearance
- Involves removing all types of unwanted plants and debris, including weeds, leaves, and garden waste.
- Rubbish Removal
- Focuses on clearing larger items such as old furniture, broken garden ornaments, and other rubbish from your outdoor area.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a garden clearance firm: questions people ask
The cost of garden clearance can vary based on the size of the area, the volume of debris, and specific requirements like weed control or rubbish disposal. Additional factors include access to the site and any special equipment needed.
The duration of a garden clearance job can range from a couple of hours for small gardens to a full day or more for larger spaces. Factors such as the amount of debris and the complexity of the tasks will influence the total time required.
Typically, a general gardening professional is sufficient for most garden clearance tasks. However, if your clearance involves regulated work, like electrical or structural elements, a qualified specialist may be necessary.
Many garden clearance services offer same-day or emergency options, especially for urgent needs like storm damage. Availability will depend on the service provider and their current schedule.
Yes, many service providers allow you to book multiple related jobs, such as garden clearance combined with landscaping or lawn care. This can often lead to package deals or discounts.
Out of scope tasks for garden clearance may include heavy landscaping work, tree felling, or any structural changes. It's important to clarify with the service provider what is included in their clearance services.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- National Waste Collection Permit Office — facility register
- EPA — waste permits and certificates of registration
- Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment — waste enforcement
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Revenue — LANDSCAPING (Private dwellings) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only