Backyard Clean Ups in Melbourne

What a backyard clean up includes

Most yard clean up jobs are a mix of tasks that would normally take several different trades: weeding, cutting back overgrowth, clearing leaves and debris, getting rid of the green waste and rubbish, and finally cleaning the hard surfaces. Doing it all in one visit is quicker and usually cheaper than booking each part separately.

Every yard is different, so the job is scoped to yours — whether that's a full overhaul of an overgrown backyard or a tidy-up of a courtyard garden before guests arrive.

When people book one

The common reasons are moving in or out, getting a property ready to sell or lease, after building work, or simply a yard that got away over a busy year or two. A garden tidy up before summer, so the space is ready for entertaining, is another favourite.

Landlords and property managers also book clean-ups between tenants, when an outdoor area needs to be brought back to a presentable state quickly.

Weed removal and overgrowth

Weed removal is done by hand, taking out as much of the root as possible so weeds don't simply regrow from what's left. That includes garden beds, the edges of lawns and paths, the joints in paving, and nature strips.

Overgrown shrubs and plants are cut back to a tidy shape, and dead plants cleared out, leaving the yard open and easy to maintain.

Green waste removal and rubbish

A big clean-up creates a lot of green waste — far more than fits in a council green bin. Green waste removal is part of the job, along with general rubbish found around the yard and building waste left after renovations.

For bulky items, most Melbourne councils run booked hard rubbish collections; we can move hard rubbish out to the kerb ready for your council collection.

Finishing with a pressure wash

Once the yard is cleared, the paving, concrete and paths usually show years of dirt and moss that was hidden under the mess. Pressure washing them at the end is what makes a backyard clean up look finished rather than just emptied — it's the part customers notice most.

What affects the price

A backyard clean up quote depends on the size of the yard, how overgrown it is, how much green waste and rubbish needs to go, access for getting it out, and how much paving needs washing. Photos of the whole yard, including any piles of rubbish, make for a fast and accurate quote.