Gardener invoice example (with a real breakdown)

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A worked gardener invoice

INVOICE

INV-2026-0042

Your business name

Your address, Town, Postcode

07000 000000

Bill to

Mr & Mrs Ellery

8 Larkspur Close, Harrogate, HG2 9DF

Work carried out

March garden maintenance — 4 fortnightly visits plus spring tidy

DescriptionQtyUnitAmount
Garden maintenance (per hour)3£30.00£90.00
Green waste removal and tip fees1£40.00£40.00
Bedding plants and compost1£26.00£26.00
Subtotal£156.00
VAT at 20% (only if registered)£31.20
Total due£187.20

Regular fortnightly visits available — just reply to this invoice.

Why it's laid out like that

The lines follow how the job was actually priced: either a per-visit price for a regular round or hours for a one-off clearance, plus green waste and tip fees, plus any plants and materials. Each part is separately checkable, which is the whole point — a customer who can verify the bill pays it.

Monthly in arrears for a regular round; on the day for a one-off clearance while you are still on site.

Common questions

Should a gardener charge per hour or per visit?
Per visit for a regular round, because it is predictable for both sides, and per hour for one-off clearances where you cannot know the scope until you start.
Can I charge for taking green waste away?
Yes, and you should show it separately. You need a waste carrier licence to remove waste from a customer's property, and tip fees are a real cost you are entitled to recover.
How do I invoice a monthly gardening round?
One invoice at the end of the month listing the number of visits and the rate per visit, with any extras such as hedge cutting added as their own lines.

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