Gardening & Lawns
Hedge Cutting in Oxfordshire
Hedge trimming and shaping for homeowners who want boundaries kept neat and under control. We assess the hedge, agree the work — including whether cuttings are taken away — and quote in writing before any work starts. Creative Scapes is based in Bicester and works across Oxfordshire.
Why hedge upkeep matters
Hedges kept neat, shaped and tidy
A well-kept hedge frames a garden and keeps boundaries clear. Left too long, it becomes a bigger job and can cast shade where you don't want it. We trim, shape and clear up — so the hedge looks right and the garden is left tidy.
Kept neat and shaped
Hedges trimmed to a clean line and a shape that suits the hedge and the garden — not just run over.
Right time of year
We cut to the season and the hedge type, avoiding times that would harm nesting birds or the plant's growth.
Cuttings cleared
Trimmings gathered and cleared from the hedge, paths and lawn — the garden left tidy, not strewn.
One-off or upkeep
A single cut to bring a hedge back into shape, or trimming as part of regular garden maintenance.
What we do
Hedge cutting and upkeep
We'll talk through what your hedge needs at the free site visit and agree the work before quoting.
Boundary hedges
Privet, leylandii and mixed boundary hedges trimmed back to a tidy line.
Shaping
Formal and informal hedges shaped to suit the garden and the hedge type.
Height reduction
Overgrown hedges brought down in height where it's safe and appropriate for the plant.
Tidying sides and tops
Sides and tops cut evenly so the hedge looks finished, not patchy.
Cuttings cleared
Trimmings gathered and taken away, with the area left clean.
Bird-friendly timing
We avoid cutting during the main nesting season where birds may be present.
How we approach it
Assess the hedge, agree the work
Every hedge is different, so we look at it on the free site visit before quoting:
- Assess the hedge size, species and condition, and check access to the site.
- Agree how much to take off and the right time of year to cut it.
- Confirm whether collection and removal of cuttings is included in the quote.
- Advise honestly if the job needs a tree surgeon rather than hedge cutting.
Your quotation
What affects the cost
Hedge cutting is quoted after a free site visit. These are the main factors we take into account:
- The length and height of the hedge and how much needs taking off.
- Whether it's a one-off cut or part of regular maintenance visits.
- Access to the hedge — tight side passages, slopes or obstacles.
- The volume of cuttings and whether removal is included in the quote.
- The hedge species and the right time of year to cut it.
How it works
From enquiry to completion
- 01
Enquiry
Tell us what you need through the form below, by phone or on WhatsApp. We'll confirm whether it's the kind of work we cover.
- 02
Site assessment
We visit to measure, check ground conditions and talk through options and materials.
- 03
Written quote
You receive a clear, itemised estimate. Nothing is booked until you say go.
- 04
Completion
Work is carried out, tidied and signed off, with waste and old materials taken away.
How to choose
How do you want to manage your hedges?
Maintain reachable growth yourself
You can trim a low hedge with shears or a trimmer if the growth is reachable and manageable.
Tall or wide hedges often need ladders and heavier cutting tools than a homeowner keeps to hand.
Book a one-off trim
A single visit can reduce an overgrown hedge and shape it back to a manageable size.
Ask about access, the desired height and shape, and whether cuttings will be cleared.
Our service
Choose Creative Scapes
We cut, shape and tidy hedges as a one-off or on regular visits, with cuttings cleared as agreed.
We'll talk through height, shape, access and what's taken away at the site visit.
FAQs
Questions about hedge cutting
- When is the best time to cut a hedge?
- It depends on the hedge. Most formal hedges are cut through the growing season, while others are best trimmed once a year at a specific time. We'll advise on the right timing for your hedge and avoid the main bird-nesting period.
- Can you reduce the height of a tall hedge?
- Often, yes — but it depends on the hedge type and how much you want to take off. We'll look at it on the site visit and tell you what's realistic before quoting.
- Do you take the cuttings away?
- Trimmings are gathered and cleared as part of the work. Whether removal is included is confirmed in the written quote at the site visit, so there are no surprises.
- Do you carry out tree surgery?
- No. We trim and shape hedges and shrubs, but we don't carry out tree surgery, tree felling or work on protected trees. If your job needs a tree surgeon, we'll say so at the site visit.
- Is hedge cutting covered by a guarantee?
- Our 12-month workmanship guarantee applies to fencing and gate work. Hedge cutting is living, ongoing work, so it isn't covered by that guarantee — but we'll always put right anything you're not happy with on the visit.
Request a quote
Request your free hedge-cutting quote
Send a few details and we'll arrange a free site visit and a written quote. Prefer to talk it through?