From £80

Garden Clearance in Durham

Garden clearance in Durham from JunkSphere covers the whole job: cutting back, bagging, lifting and hauling away. Green waste goes for composting, timber and metal are recycled, and you're left with a clear garden ready for replanting, landscaping or a house sale.

Same-day and next-day collections across Durham
Fixed price agreed before we lift anything
Registered waste carrier, fully insured
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Garden Clearance in Durham, from £80. We'll call you back with a fixed price.

Garden Clearance across Durham and Durham

We start from £80 for a small bagged load in Durham, and the price you agree is the price you pay. Our crews cover Durham seven days a week, and same-day or next-day bookings are normal rather than the exception.

Our Durham crews cover every DH1 postcode district, from Gilesgate and Framwellgate Moor to Neville's Cross, Belmont and Sherburn Road. We're also in Newton Hall, Elvet and Brandon most weeks, and we travel out across the wider Durham area for the same prices. Whether it's a terrace, a new-build estate, a tower block or a business unit, we've done garden clearance jobs there before.

An alternative to council collections

Bulky waste collections from Durham County Council can be a good option for one or two items, but they usually need everything left outside, can take weeks to book and won't take mixed loads. JunkSphere is the faster alternative: we carry items out from inside, take mixed loads in one visit, and can often come the same day.

What we handle in Durham

If it fits in a van and isn't hazardous, we can almost certainly take it. These are the jobs we do most often.

Green waste

Cuttings, leaves and prunings, bagged or loose.

Hedge trimmings

Cut back, bagged and taken away.

Branches and logs

Cut to size and loaded.

Soil and turf

Dug-up lawns and excess soil.

Old sheds

Dismantled, roof felt and all.

Fence panels

Old panels and posts removed.

Decking

Lifted, including joists.

Garden furniture

Tables, chairs and rusty sets.

Pots and planters

Plastic, terracotta and concrete.

Paving and rubble

Old slabs and broken edging.

Overgrown gardens

Brambles and weeds cut back to a clean base.

BBQs and trampolines

Taken apart and recycled.

Garden Clearance prices in Durham

Every job gets a fixed quote. These guide prices show where most Durham jobs land.

Garden Clearance prices in Durham. Guide “from” prices including labour, transport and disposal.
Job size	From
Small bagged loadUp to 10 garden bags	£80
Quarter van loadAbout 3 cubic yards of green waste	£120
Half van loadAbout 6 cubic yards	£180
Full van loadAbout 12 cubic yards	£290
Shed removalDismantle and remove a standard 6x4 shed	£150
Fence panelsUp to six panels with posts	£95
Overgrown garden clearCut back and remove, average garden	£350

Prices include loading, transport and disposal at licensed sites. Heavy materials such as rubble, soil and concrete are priced by weight as well as volume. Parking or congestion charges in Durham, where they apply, are shown on your quote before you book.

How it works

Four steps from quote to cleared.

Tell us what needs to go
Fill in the quote form with your name, phone number, job type and preferred date. Photos help, but a rough description of your garden clearance job in Durham is enough to start.
Get a fixed price
We call you back with a clear price, usually within the hour during working times. Prices start from £80 and include labour, transport and disposal.
We arrive and do the work
A uniformed crew arrives in your chosen two-hour window, confirms the price, and gets on with it. We clear your garden, carrying everything from wherever it is.
Responsible disposal
Everything goes to licensed sites, with reusable items passed on and the rest recycled wherever possible. Ask for a waste transfer note if you need one.

Why choose JunkSphere in Durham

Fixed prices, agreed before we start

Every garden clearance job in Durham gets a fixed price before any loading begins. Send a few photos or a short description and we'll quote from £80, then confirm the figure when the crew sees the job. If there's less than expected, you pay less. If there's more, we tell you before we carry on, never afterwards. Prices include labour, transport and disposal, so there's no separate tip fee or fuel charge added at the end.

Same-day and next-day slots

Our vans run daily rounds across Durham, which means we can often fit you in the same day you call, and next-day slots are nearly always available. You choose a two-hour arrival window and the crew calls ahead so you're not stuck waiting in. Evening and weekend bookings are available for people who can't take time off work.

Licensed, insured and accountable

Handing waste to an unlicensed collector is a risk: if it's dumped, the fine can come back to you. We're a registered waste carrier working within the rules set by the Environment Agency, we hold public liability insurance, and every job can come with paperwork showing exactly where your waste went. Ask to see our licence at any time.

Reuse and recycling before landfill

We sort what we collect rather than tipping it all in one place. Usable furniture and household goods are offered to charities and reuse projects around Durham, then metal, wood, cardboard, green waste and electricals are separated at licensed recycling sites. Only what genuinely can't be reused or recycled goes for disposal.

Crews who know Durham

Our teams work in Durham every week, so they know where the permit zones are, which streets are tight for a van and how to get a sofa down a narrow staircase without scraping the walls. They're polite, careful, uniformed, and they tidy up before they leave, sweeping the area where the waste was stored.

Garden Clearance in every part of Durham

No two Durham jobs are the same. A top-floor flat with no lift takes longer than a ground-floor garage, and some streets only allow loading at certain times. Mention anything unusual when you book, such as permit parking, narrow stairs or gated access, and we'll plan around it so your price stays fixed.

Licensed disposal in Durham

Everything we collect in Durham goes to licensed waste transfer and recycling sites. We're a registered waste carrier working under rules set by the Environment Agency, and we follow the duty-of-care requirements that apply to waste in England. If an unlicensed collector fly-tips your waste, Durham County Council can hold you responsible, so always check a carrier's registration before you book. You can ask us for ours at any time.

Garden Clearance in Durham: your questions answered

Do you cut back overgrown gardens or just remove waste?

Both. We can cut back brambles, weeds and overgrown hedges, then take everything away. For waste-only jobs we collect what you've already cut or bagged.

Can you remove an old shed?

Yes. We dismantle timber and metal sheds, take away the roof felt and base boards, and leave the area clear. Concrete bases can be broken up and removed for an extra charge.

Where does the green waste go?

Green waste goes to licensed composting facilities, where it's turned into soil improver. Treated timber, metal and plastic are separated for the right recycling routes.

Can you take soil and rubble?

Yes, but soil, rubble and paving are heavy, so they're priced by weight and volume rather than as green waste. Tell us roughly how much when you book.

Do I need to be home?

Not if we can get into the garden through a side gate. We'll send photos when the job is finished.

What does a small garden clearance cost?

Small bagged loads start at £80. Bigger jobs are priced by van space, and we confirm the price before we start.

Do you cover all of Durham?

Yes. We cover every DH1 postcode district in Durham, including Gilesgate, Framwellgate Moor, Neville's Cross, Belmont and Sherburn Road, plus the surrounding parts of Durham. There's no extra charge for travelling within the area.

How quickly can you do garden clearance in Durham?

Same-day slots are often available in Durham if you book in the morning, and next-day slots almost always are. We give you a two-hour arrival window and call ahead.

Are you licensed to carry waste in Durham?

Yes. JunkSphere is a registered waste carrier and uses licensed sites regulated by the Environment Agency. We can provide a waste transfer note for any job.

Do you cover towns near Durham?

We do. Our crews regularly work in Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle and the towns in between, as well as across Durham. Use the quote form and we'll confirm availability for your postcode.

Nearby areas we cover

Garden Clearance in nearby towns and cities

Neighbourhoods in Durham

Gilesgate, Framwellgate Moor, Neville's Cross, Belmont, Sherburn Road, Newton Hall, Elvet, Brandon and every DH1 postcode.