School Grounds Maintenance in Camberwell that keeps your site safe, smart and inspection-ready. From sports pitch care to playground maintenance, we handle every detail with reliable scheduling and clear reporting.
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Schools around SE5 need grounds that look professional and stay safe through heavy daily use. Our team maintains lawns, borders, pitches and play areas near Camberwell Green and Denmark Hill station, with planned visits that fit around drop-off, break times and events. We cover litter collection, weed control and hedge trimming so entrances and pathways stay clear. Seasonal planting keeps the grounds welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
Camberwell’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments means many school sites have tighter access, shared boundaries and mature trees. We’re used to working with compact courtyards, long narrow strips, and larger playing fields across Denmark Hill and towards Peckham. Tree care and hedge lines are managed with an eye on light levels, safeguarding sightlines and neighbour considerations. Sports areas receive tailored mowing heights and feeding schedules to suit term-time wear.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware method statement, and a maintenance plan covering lawn care, playground checks and pitch routines. Visits are logged, issues are flagged early, and we keep disruption low with tidy working practices and quiet, well-maintained equipment. If weather or term dates change, we adjust the schedule quickly and keep you informed. Local schools trust us for consistent standards, punctual teams and measurable results.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark means balancing busy streets, controlled parking zones and strict safeguarding routines. We plan access and unloading to suit SE5 restrictions and school start/finish times. Camberwell’s clay-heavy soils can compact, so we build aeration and overseeding into lawn care where needed. For sites near King’s College Hospital and main routes, we also prioritise litter control and tidy edges to keep entrances presentable.
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Costs depend on site size, visit frequency and the mix of tasks (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, playground maintenance, sports pitch care and tree work). As a guide, smaller sites in SE5 often start from around £250–£600 per month for regular visits. Larger multi-area campuses with pitches and seasonal planting commonly range £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically fall between £350–£1,500+.
A routine visit can take 2–6 hours for a smaller school, while larger sites with multiple lawns, hedges and play areas may need a full day or a two-person team. Sports pitch care and seasonal planting can add time, especially during spring and autumn. Timescales are affected by access, safeguarding sign-in procedures, weather, leaf fall, and whether tree care or playground repairs are included. We agree visit windows around lessons and clubs.
Most day-to-day grounds maintenance is permitted and doesn’t require planning permission. However, some works can trigger extra checks, such as significant tree pruning, removals, or work in conservation areas, plus any changes to fencing or surfacing near play spaces. We’ll flag likely permissions early and can help you confirm requirements with Southwark Council. We also follow safe working practices for public-facing sites and safeguarding procedures.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on eligible installed landscaping elements we supply and fit (such as hard landscaping and certain constructed features), covering workmanship under normal use. Maintenance tasks like mowing, hedge trimming and litter collection are quality-checked each visit, and any issues are rectified promptly. Living elements (turf, plants and trees) depend on season, weather and site use, but we offer clear aftercare guidance and replacement options where appropriate.
We tailor options to safety, durability and budget. Popular choices include robust turf and overseeding mixes for high-wear areas, low-maintenance seasonal planting schemes, bark or rubber mulch zones (where appropriate), and structured hedge lines for boundaries. For sports pitch care, we can set mowing regimes, line-marking plans and renovation schedules. We’ll recommend choices based on footfall, shade from mature trees, and how the site is used across term time and holidays.
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