Professional hedge trimming averages $300 to $429, with most jobs landing between $185 and $600.1,2 Priced by length, hedges up to 6 feet tall run $2.50 to $4 per foot, and taller hedges $4 to $6 per foot.1,2 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on hedge length and height, plant type, how overgrown it is, and whether a ladder or cleanup is involved.
$429
national average (LawnStarter / LawnLove)
$300
national average (HomeGuide)
$40 – $100
per hour (HomeGuide)
$75 – $150
typical minimum service fee (HomeGuide)
Cost by hedge length and height (HomeGuide)
| Hedge length | Up to 6 ft tall | 6 – 12 ft tall |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | $25 – $40 | $30 – $60 |
| 25 ft | $60 – $100 | $75 – $150 |
| 50 ft | $125 – $200 | $150 – $300 |
| 75 ft | $185 – $300 | $225 – $450 |
| 100 ft | $250 – $400 | $300 – $600 |
| 150 ft | $375 – $600 | $450 – $900 |
| 200 ft | $500 – $800 | $600 – $1,200 |
LawnStarter and LawnLove print the same table and the same $429 average, because they are sister brands sharing one dataset, so they count as a single source here. Their 100-foot figures ($250 to $400 short, $400 to $600 tall) match HomeGuide on short hedges but run higher on tall ones.1,2,3 Treat the high end for tall hedges as $600 to $900 per 100 to 150 feet.
Other pricing models
| Pricing model | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $40 – $100 | HomeGuide |
| Hourly rate | $45 – $125 (median $85) | Airtasker |
| Per shrub or bush | $5 – $20 | HomeGuide |
| Per shrub (starting price) | $8+ | Airtasker |
| Small hedge under 2 ft, per job | $40+ | Airtasker |
| Medium hedge 2 – 4 ft, per job | $60+ | Airtasker |
| Large hedge 4 – 6 ft, per job | $100+ | Airtasker |
| Extra-large hedge over 6 ft, per job | $160+ | Airtasker |
Airtasker also lists a per-foot starting price of $15+, which is far above the $2.50 to $6 per foot the other sources print, so it is not used in the estimates above.4 Small hedges often hit the minimum service fee before they reach a per-foot total.3
Add-ons and what raises the price
| Item | Cost or effect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Debris hauling and dumping | $35 – $100 | HomeGuide |
| Ladder work (tall hedges) | at least 50% more | HomeGuide |
| Reshaping an overgrown hedge | about double the trim price | HomeGuide |
| Hedge removal | $40 – $150 per 5 ft | HomeGuide |
| Root removal after hedge removal | $12 – $24 per stump | HomeGuide |
| Extreme low to high job total | $30 – $900 | LawnStarter / LawnLove |
LawnStarter notes pros can usually reach about 6 feet without a ladder and up to 10 or 15 feet with one; above 15 feet an arborist is the better call.1 Mulching the clippings into the lawn can avoid the hauling fee.3
DIY or hire
Hedges under 6 feet are a simple DIY job: HomeGuide puts hedge trimmers and tools for small jobs at $50 to $250.3 A gas hedge trimmer averaged $227 in LawnStarter’s equipment list, and its full tool-and-safety kit totaled about $426.1 Home Depot’s hedge trimmer section shows current prices for electric, battery and gas models (plain link, not affiliate). Hire out tall hedges that need a ladder, or any hedge near power lines.
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Sources
1. LawnStarter — Hedge Trimming Cost
2. LawnLove — Hedge Trimming Cost
3. HomeGuide — Hedge Trimming Cost
4. Airtasker — Hedge Trimming Cost