School Grounds Maintenance in Clapham that keeps your site safe, presentable and inspection-ready. From lawns and hedges to litter collection, pitches and playground upkeep, we work around the school day with minimal disruption.
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Busy school sites near Clapham Common and Clapham Old Town need grounds that look cared-for and perform well in all seasons. Fine Landscaping delivers consistent maintenance that supports safeguarding, first impressions and day-to-day usability. We handle lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection and weed control as part of a clear schedule. Whether you’re in SW4 or SW11, we plan visits to avoid peak drop-off and pick-up times.
Clapham’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often means schools and nurseries have compact access routes, shared boundaries and high footfall. We’re used to tight service lanes, bin-store routes and sensitive neighbouring properties. Our teams work neatly and quietly, keeping paths, entrances and play areas clean and slip-resistant. If your grounds include mature trees or boundary hedges, we maintain them with care and a strong focus on safety.
We start with a site walkover, risk-aware maintenance plan and a visit schedule that matches term times and events. Each visit is logged, with clear notes on completed tasks and any emerging issues such as worn turf, damaged edging or trip hazards. You’ll get dependable standards, punctual arrivals and tidy clear-ups every time. Local clients trust us because we communicate clearly, protect surfaces, and keep sites looking sharp without fuss.
We regularly cover the school grounds maintenance Clapham area, including Clapham North, Clapham South and Clapham Park. With sites spanning the London Borough of Lambeth/Wandsworth, we plan for controlled parking, time windows and considerate working near residential streets. Heavy use around gates and paths can compact soil, so we adjust mowing heights, aeration and edging to keep turf resilient. We also factor in local council waste rules for green waste and litter disposal.
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Costs vary by site size, frequency and what’s included (lawn care, hedge trimming, litter collection, playground maintenance, sports pitch care and tree work). As a guide, small sites often start around £250–£600 per month for regular visits, while larger schools with pitches and extensive planting may be £900–£2,500+ per month. One-off tidy-ups typically range from £350–£1,500 depending on clearance needs and access.
A routine visit can take 1–3 hours for a small nursery or compact site, and 4–8 hours (or multiple operatives) for larger schools with pitches, hedges and extensive paths. Seasonal tasks such as planting, leaf clearance, aeration or line-marking can add time. Access routes, safeguarding requirements, weather, and the amount of litter or growth since the last visit all affect timescales. We agree a practical schedule in advance.
Most routine grounds maintenance doesn’t require planning permission, but there can be rules around tree works, waste disposal and working hours. If trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order or fall within a conservation area, permissions may be needed before pruning or felling. We’ll check constraints relevant to the London Borough of Lambeth/Wandsworth, advise on what’s required, and keep your maintenance compliant while maintaining safe, well-presented grounds.
Yes. We stand by our workmanship and provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying installed works (such as hard landscaping elements we build as part of improvements). For ongoing maintenance, we guarantee agreed standards and will return to address any missed items from the visit specification. Warranty coverage depends on correct use, normal wear and tear, and factors outside our control such as extreme weather or third-party damage. We set expectations clearly in writing.
Alongside regular upkeep, we can recommend practical upgrades such as hard-wearing turf solutions for sports areas, seasonal planting schemes, low-maintenance shrub beds, safer edging, bark or rubber play surfaces, and improved drainage to reduce muddy patches. For pitches, we can advise on aeration, overseeding and goalmouth reinforcement. We’ll help you choose options that suit safeguarding needs, budgets, and the way pupils use the space day to day.
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