English-speaking gardener near Coëx, Vendée
British-run garden maintenance based in Coëx
Friendly, reliable garden care for holiday homes, second homes, campsite/mobile-home owners and local residents — tidy-ups, mowing, hedges, weeding, pressure washing and pre-arrival preparation, with clear communication in English.
Prefer French? Visit the main siteGarden maintenance, kept simple
I focus on the regular jobs that keep a garden looking after itself — tidy-ups, mowing, edges, hedges, weeding and pressure washing. Everything is offered to private individuals under the French Service à la Personne (SAP) scheme.
What we do
Garden tidy-ups
Getting an overgrown or neglected garden back under control and usable again.
Lawn mowing
Regular or one-off mowing with clean, strimmed edges along borders, paths and walls.
Hedge cutting
Neat small and medium hedges, sides and tops, with the clippings cleared away.
Weeding & clearance
Hand weeding of beds, borders and paths, and clearing tired corners.
Pressure washing
Patios, terraces, paths and decking cleaned up before the season or guests.
Holiday-home care
Pre-arrival preparation, regular visits and photo updates while you are away.
Why English-speaking clients choose Le Rosebif
Clear communication in English
A British owner who answers in plain English, so nothing gets lost in translation when you describe what you need.
Properly French-registered
A registered French micro-business approved for Service à la Personne (SAP) — real invoices, fully above board.
Clear, written quotes
You get a simple quote with prices including tax. No surprises and no pressure.
Reliable and regular
The same person comes back each time, with steady visits you can plan around — ideal for second and holiday homes.
Photos after the work
Away from your French home? Ask for photos after each visit so you can see the garden is properly looked after.
Local knowledge near Coëx
Based in Coëx, with hands-on experience of sandy soils, sea wind and the rhythm of holiday-home gardens.
The French 50% tax credit, simply
France’s Service à la Personne (SAP) scheme lets approved providers offer garden maintenance to private individuals. Some services may be eligible for a 50% income-tax credit on the labour, for eligible French tax residents — for main homes and second homes.
Your quote shows the full price including tax (TTC). Any credit is claimed afterwards through your French tax return. Some garden maintenance services may be eligible for the French 50% tax credit under the Service à la Personne (SAP) system, for eligible French tax residents. Please ask if you are unsure — this is general information, not personal tax advice.
Read the full explanationWhere I work, near Coëx
Based in Coëx, I work tightly around Coëx and places within roughly 15 minutes’ drive — handy for holiday homes, campsites and second homes in this corner of the Vendée.
Prices
All prices are shown including tax (TTC). The figure after “≈” is an indicative cost if the 50% French tax credit applies to you. Some garden maintenance services may be eligible for the French 50% tax credit under the Service à la Personne (SAP) system, for eligible French tax residents. Please ask if you are unsure — this is general information, not personal tax advice. Payment is by bank transfer or cheque.
| Service | Price incl. tax | ≈ after 50% credit |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | 0.28 €/m² incl. tax | ≈ 0.14 €/m² |
| Strimming / rough clearing | 0.75 €/m² incl. tax | ≈ 0.375 €/m² |
| Hedge trimming (by height) | 5 € / 7.50 € / 12 € per m incl. tax | ≈ half |
| Hourly work, weeding & finishing | 45 €/h incl. tax | ≈ 22.50 €/h |
| Holiday-home check visit | 30 € incl. tax | ≈ 15 € |
| Green waste (per trip, where offered) | 15 €/trip incl. tax | ≈ 7.50 € |
| Pressure washing & small handyman (hourly) | 45 €/h incl. tax | ≈ 22.50 €/h |