Gardeners in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Describe where the gardener can unload and work

For a Fulham or Shepherd’s Bush garden, say whether there is off-street space or whether the provider must park elsewhere and carry equipment. Photograph the route from the entrance to the garden, including doors and steps. Explain any access restrictions you know about and ask the provider to confirm their vehicle requirements. A quote should not depend on an assumed parking place immediately outside the house.

Check visitor parking even if you do not own a car

Hammersmith and Fulham’s visitor-parking FAQ confirms that residents without a vehicle, including those in car-free developments, can obtain a Resident Visitor Permit. Ask the council which current permit and session arrangements suit a visiting gardener at your address. Check the actual street signs and applicable zone; consultation proposals should not be treated as enacted hours. Agree who arranges and pays for parking before accepting the gardening price.

Source: Hammersmith and Fulham Council — visitor parking guidance →

Keep a through-house job manageable

If the rear garden in Parsons Green or Hammersmith has no independent entrance, show the narrowest passage and any surfaces needing protection. Ask where cuttings can be gathered and how they will be carried out without blocking everyday access. Specify whether you need to be present throughout. Mowing, selective shrub work and removing bulky items can require different equipment and handling, so list them as distinct tasks.

Set the finish and the return-visit expectations

An illustrative request might ask for the lawn and edges to be cut, labelled shrubs tidied and all agreed cuttings removed, with a separate proposal for future care. If new materials are wanted, have them named and priced. Ask how variations will be approved and what a recurring visit includes. The WhatsApp agent can take your full borough postcode and photos to check which participating gardeners can consider the work.