Gardening and home maintenance
Jobs that used to take a Saturday and now take a week, or don't get done.
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What this covers
Lawn mowing and edging
Regular cycle, so it never gets away.
Garden tidying and pruning
Weeding, pruning, green waste removed.
Gutter and outdoor cleaning
The ladder jobs.
Minor repairs
Sticking doors, loose handrails, dripping taps, blown bulbs.
Safety jobs
Trip hazards, outdoor lighting, uneven paths, loose mats.
Seasonal clean-ups
Before summer, or after a storm.
Maintenance is falls prevention wearing work boots
A loose handrail, a dark back step and a hose across the path aren't gardening problems, they're the mechanism of a hip fracture. A fall is one of the fastest routes out of the home.
Rather than waiting for something to break, ask whoever does your garden to walk the outside once and list the hazards. Usually a short, cheap list.
Where the line sits
Support at Home funds maintenance that keeps your home safe and accessible, not improvements, renovations, landscaping, or work on a property you don't live in. Ask before you book, not after the invoice.
Questions people ask
Can Support at Home pay for gardening?
Yes, garden maintenance that keeps your home safe and accessible is funded from your quarterly budget.
Will it cover a new deck or landscaping?
No. Funding covers maintenance and safety, not improvements or renovations. Accessibility modifications are a separate category, and covered.
Can I use a local gardener I already trust?
Usually yes, provided they'll invoice through us. Sole traders and small local businesses make up much of our partner network.
Read more
- Can Support at Home pay for gardening?
- Equipment and home modifications
- What can I spend my budget on?
Other services
Arrange gardening and maintenance near you
Three fields, and we'll tell you honestly what we can cover in your postcode.
Or call 1300 677 174. We answer same day.