How to sell garden tools and outdoor kit for cash

Moving to a flat, swapping a lawn for paving, or just upgrading to a different battery system — whatever the reason, sheds fill up with garden kit that doesn't get used. Good garden tools are always in demand, especially in spring.

What we can buy

We buy working garden kit that can be posted — within 30kg and 1.5m. That includes:

• Cordless garden tools — hedge trimmers, strimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws and compact mowers from Ryobi, EGO, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Greenworks and others.
• Pressure washers — Kärcher, Nilfisk and similar compact units.
• Robot mowers — such as Husqvarna Automower, Worx Landroid and Gardena models.
• Quality hand tools — loppers, secateurs, sharpening kits and tool sets.
• Garden tech — smart irrigation controllers, weather stations and outdoor cameras.
• Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking gear — gas-free models only, within size limits.

Things we can't take: petrol-powered tools (fuel residue makes them hazardous to post), gas canisters, chemicals like weedkiller, and anything too big or heavy — ride-on mowers, large lawnmowers and garden furniture.

Getting garden tools ready

1. Clean off soil, grass and sap. Dried grass clippings stuck in a mower deck or trimmer head will put buyers off — and some couriers won't carry dirty kit.
2. Dry everything before packing to avoid rust and mould.
3. Test each tool, with a charged battery.
4. Guard blades. Hedge trimmers and chainsaws must have blade covers or be wrapped securely in thick cardboard.
5. Empty pressure washers of water completely.

Batteries

Pack the battery with the tool and charger, not loose on its own. Swollen or damaged batteries must not be posted — take them to a battery recycling point.

Selling

Describe the tools on SendForCash — brand, model, condition, battery and charger included — and get an instant cash offer. Accept it and we email you a free postage label. We pay the same day we inspect, by bank transfer or PayPal.

Packing

Long tools like strimmers and hedge trimmers often fit in a long box; check the 1.5m limit. Wrap batteries separately, protect blades, and fill gaps. Robot mowers are best sent in their original box.

Tool-by-tool checklist

Cordless hedge trimmers and strimmers

• Clean sap and plant debris off the blades with a brush and a little warm soapy water, then dry and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust.
• Check the blade moves smoothly and the safety switch works.
• For strimmers, include the spool and line, and check the guard is intact.
• Fit the blade cover before packing.

Leaf blowers

• Clear debris from the air intake.
• Test every speed setting.
• Include nozzles and any vacuum or mulching attachments with their bag.

Cordless mowers

• Remove the battery before cleaning.
• Scrape dried grass from under the deck with a plastic scraper.
• Check the blade for chips and bends; a damaged blade should be replaced.
• Include the grass box and mulching plug.
• Fold the handle and check the boxed size is within 1.5m.

Pressure washers

• Run the machine with clean water to flush it, then disconnect and drain completely.
• Include the lance, hose, nozzles and any patio cleaner attachment.
• Check the hose for cracks and the trigger for leaks.
• Remove any detergent from the tank — chemicals can't be posted.

Robot mowers

• Clean the underside, blades and wheels.
• Remove the mower from your app and reset it, so the next owner can set up their own account and PIN.
• Include the charging station, power supply, and any remaining boundary wire and pegs.
• Note if the anti-theft PIN is disabled — the next owner needs to be able to use it.

Hand tools

• Clean off soil and rust, sharpen secateurs and loppers if you can, and oil moving parts.
• Quality brands sell best; mixed boxes of old tools are less likely to meet our £15 minimum.

Battery platforms and cross-compatibility

If you've switched battery platforms, you might be selling tools, batteries and chargers together. Many garden tool ranges share batteries with the brand's power tools — for example, Makita, DeWalt and Ryobi batteries often work across both. Mention which platform your tools use. Selling the tools, batteries and charger as a set makes them easier for the next owner to use straight away. See also our guides to selling power tools and selling DeWalt tools.

Seasonal timing

Garden tools are in most demand from early spring into summer. If you've finished with something in autumn, there's no harm in selling straight away rather than storing it all winter in a damp shed, where batteries can deteriorate and metal can rust.

Storing the tools you keep

• Store batteries indoors at room temperature, at around half charge.
• Clean and oil blades before winter.
• Hang tools rather than leaving them on damp floors.

Moving to a home without a garden

If you're downsizing or moving to a flat, garden kit is often among the first things to go. Our moving house guide covers how to plan the rest of the move.

FAQ

Do you buy petrol lawnmowers?

No — petrol tools can't be posted because of fuel residue. Cordless and corded electric tools are welcome.

Can I sell a robot mower without the boundary wire?

Yes, just tell us. Include the charging station — it's essential.

Do you buy garden furniture or BBQs?

Most are too bulky to post. Small portable BBQs without gas canisters within size limits are fine.

Is it better to sell garden tools in spring?

Demand for garden tools typically picks up in spring, but a working tool is worth selling whenever you're done with it.