How much does professional hedge trimming cost in New Brunswick?

Professional hedge trimming in New Brunswick costs $150 to $400 per visit for most residential properties, with pricing based primarily on the total linear footage of hedge, the hedge height, and the species being trimmed. A single short hedge along a driveway (20-30 linear feet, under 5 feet tall) may cost $75-$150, while a property with 100+ linear feet of mature Cedar or Privet hedge on multiple sides can run $300-$400 or more.

Most NB hedge trimming companies price using a combination of linear footage and height. Hedges under 5 feet tall cost roughly $3-$5 per linear foot to trim. Hedges between 5-8 feet cost $5-$8 per linear foot because the trimmer must work on a ladder or use extended-reach equipment. Hedges over 8 feet — common with mature Eastern White Cedar in New Brunswick — cost $8-$12+ per linear foot and may require specialized equipment or a two-person crew. A minimum service charge of $75-$150 applies regardless of hedge size, covering travel time and equipment setup.

The species of hedge significantly affects pricing and trimming frequency in NB. Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) is by far the most common hedge plant in New Brunswick and grows vigorously in the province's climate, typically needing 2-3 trimmings per season (June, August, and optionally October). Privet hedges need 3-4 trimmings in a growing season. Lilac hedges are trimmed once annually immediately after blooming (late June). Yew (Taxus) hedges are slow-growing and need only 1-2 trimmings. Each additional trimming visit costs the same per-visit rate, so a Cedar hedge needing 3 annual trims at $150 each totals $450 per season.

Timing matters for hedge health in New Brunswick. The first trim should happen in mid-June after the spring growth flush, when new growth has extended but hasn't yet hardened. The second trim in August shapes the hedge before fall and allows time for a light flush of new growth to harden off before winter. Never trim hedges after mid-September in NB — late trimming stimulates tender new growth that can't harden before frost, causing winter burn and dieback that takes years to recover from.

Proper hedge trimming technique is worth paying a professional for. Hedges should be trimmed wider at the base than the top (a slight A-shape) so that lower branches receive adequate sunlight — without this taper, the base of NB hedges thins out and eventually dies, creating a top-heavy, leggy appearance that's very difficult to correct. An experienced trimmer also knows the species-specific limits — Cedar hedges, for instance, won't regenerate from old wood, so cutting too deeply into brown interior growth creates permanent bare patches.

Many New Brunswick landscaping companies offer hedge trimming as part of seasonal maintenance packages that include mowing, garden bed care, and cleanups, typically at a 10-15% discount compared to booking trimming as a standalone service.

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